Internship In India
Volunteer Internship Reports — A hands-on healthcare immersion experience
The Sankara Internship in India is a unique, immersive program for dedicated volunteers and their immediate family members. Participants gain hands-on exposure to nonprofit healthcare operations across our partner hospitals in India — an experience unlike anything available in a classroom.
Eligibility
- ✓ 15+ years old
- ✓ 24 hrs of HEAL service, OR
- ✓ 12 hrs + fundraising activity, OR
- ✓ Fundraising only
- ✓ Open to immediate family members of qualifying volunteers
Program Requirements
- • 2 consecutive weeks (Mon–Fri)
- • Self-arranged accommodation, meals & transport
- • Completion report required
- • Only task hours count (not observational)
☀️ Summer
June 1
Application deadline for summer placement
❄️ Winter
October 31
Application deadline for winter placement
Read Intern Reports
Past interns have shared their experiences from partner hospitals across India. Their reports are available through the volunteer portal.
Visit Volunteer Portal →Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible?+
Dedicated volunteers aged 15+ and their immediate family members. You must have completed qualifying service: 24 hrs of HEAL service, OR 12 hrs + fundraising, OR fundraising only.
What are the program requirements?+
2 consecutive weeks (Monday–Friday). Self-arranged accommodation, meals, and transport in India. A completion report is required after the internship.
Will my time count as volunteer hours?+
Only active task hours count toward PVSA or other volunteer recognition — not observational or training time.
What are the application deadlines?+
Summer placements: submit by June 1. Winter placements: submit by October 31.
Which hospitals offer placements?+
Placement depends on partner hospital availability at the time of application. You will be matched with an appropriate partner hospital during the application process.
What activities will I do?+
Rotating through hospital departments, participating in medical camps, observing and assisting with community outreach, and supporting partner hospital operations.
Whom should I contact?+
Email volunteering@giftofhealth.us with any questions about the internship program.
Questions? Email volunteering@giftofhealth.us
Apply via Volunteer Portal