About IVC
A locally run Indian organization connecting international volunteers with grassroots NGOs.
Born from a genuine concern
India Volunteer Care was born out of a genuine concern for the suffering that is apparent in the area where we live and work. We observed the growing popularity of travelling abroad to do volunteer work in India and we wanted to use this trend to benefit the underprivileged population the NGOs in our region serve.
We found that funding restraints, language barriers, and housing shortages meant that many small, local NGOs had to reject potential volunteers because they had no way to manage them. Additionally, we were disheartened to see the huge prices attached to many larger volunteer placement organizations when we personally knew how affordable living and working in India can be.
IVC was created to make an avenue through which international volunteers can come and offer their services. We comprise of a small group of like-minded local people who aim to identify and place international volunteers where they are most needed.
“To us all towns are one, all men our kin”
— Thirukkural
Registration
India Volunteer Care is a non-profit organisation registered in Puducherry with the Indian Trusts Act of 1882.
What drives us
Our Mission
To connect international and domestic volunteers with grassroots NGOs in India, creating meaningful opportunities for service while supporting local communities in education, women empowerment, and social development.
Our Vision
A world where every individual has the opportunity to contribute to social change, and where grassroots organizations receive the support they need to thrive and create lasting impact.
Our Values
We believe in transparency, affordability, cultural exchange, and genuine partnership. We keep our costs low and our doors open wide to attract as many volunteers as possible.
Prime Trust
India Volunteer Care was created in 2010 by the staff of Prime Trust, another local NGO. The two organizations share many resources and their offices are within walking distance of each other.
Founded in 2002, Prime Trust has three main focus points: empowering women, educating children, and providing social awareness. Prime Trust accepts all of its volunteers through IVC.
Visit Prime TrustShared Goals
Empowering women through skills training and microfinance
Educating underprivileged children for a brighter future
Creating social awareness on health and hygiene
Building sustainable communities from the ground up
Board of Trustees
S. M. Arasu
Founder & Director
Mr. Arasu is the Founder Director of India Volunteer Care, Prime Trust and Akshaya Women Federation. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Zoology from University of Madras, Master's Degree in Environmental Sciences from Annamalai University and Bachelor's degree in Education from Pondicherry University. He guides the organization with strategic planning, expansion and fund raising.
Frederick Maria Arasu
Trustee
A graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and Master's degree in Management from Pondicherry University. He works for Nippon Mutual Funds as the Branch Head. He is in charge of finance and marketing.
Caroline Maria Arasu
Trustee
A graduate in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Pondicherry University and holds a Master's degree in Management from Amrita School of Business, Coimbatore. She works for Amazon India Private Ltd as Team Manager. She is in charge of contacting donors in France and other European countries.
Jeanne Francoise
Managing Trustee
A graduate in History from Annamalai University who takes care of recruitment and programs. She is in charge for all operations on finance and works on a full time basis.
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