FSL India is a leading youth development organization promoting youth inclusion through volunteering and community development activities. It has been operating since 2001. FSL India’s roles and the development interventions through youth engagement at the grassroot level in the present local and global context are multi-dimensional as well as multi-directional.
Under the three pillars and thematic areas of development interventions, FSL India focuses on youth volunteering, community development and education. Evers since came into being, FSL India has engaged more than 30k youth from 40+ countries, and contributed to community development process and youth integration through voluntary engagement, community development initiatives and educational programs that promote Social Leadership and Personal Social Responsibility (PSR).

In today’s interconnected and rapidly changing world, young people need more than academic
knowledge. They need global competence, leadership, and collaboration skills to become
strong, well-connected, regenerative individuals. The Youth For Tomorrow (YFT) initiative under
the Youth Development Program (YDP), implemented by FSL India, empowers college students
to grow through experiential learning, intercultural exchange, and community action. The
program supports the formation of Youth Teams (YTs)  student-led hubs for leadership, global
competence skills, sustainability, and social innovation.
The YFT aims to create a safe space for youth to explore, understand, share, and act while
developing competencies that prepare them for the future personally, professionally, and
socially. Through the Youth Team, students engage in real-world projects addressing issues like
environmental sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and community development.
As a volunteer, you will gain hands-on experience in youth facilitation and project management,
allowing you to apply your skills in a new cultural setting while learning to work effectively with
diverse groups. You will be exposed to grassroots development work in India, giving you the
opportunity to understand local realities, engage with communities, and contribute to
meaningful social initiatives. Throughout your stay, you will experience rich intercultural
learning that helps you broaden your worldview, adapt to new environments, and strengthen
your personal leadership abilities.
The volunteers will support following tasks
•  Support formation and coordination of Youth Teams (YTs).
•  Assist in scheduling and logistics for trainings and sessions.
•  Co-facilitate SLT, reflection circles, and group activities.
•  Support students in SDG-linked micro-project design and implementation.
•  Assist with documentation, photography, and reporting.
•  Help organise showcases and review events.
•  Promote intercultural learning and youth engagement.

Accommodation: You could be staying with local families near to the project. You could be sharing rooms with 2-3 volunteers or staying on your own. Sometimes, projects provide accommodation for the volunteers. The project will provide a room that is shared by other volunteers or with the staff of the project
Food: South Indian vegetarian or non-vegetarian food will be provided for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Safe, filtered water is available for drinking.

Our projects are spread out across different regions in South India. Your project location could be in any one of the following locations - Bangalore, Mysore, Chennai, Kundapur, Udupi, Mangalore, North Karnataka or Pondicherry. You will be notified of the location of your project a month prior to your arrival. During the Orientation week, one can find out the leisure activities around your area. There are lots of things to do in south of India.

Fee: The Participation cost is 21,600 Indian Rupees for each month

ViSA: According to the new Visa Regulations, volunteers coming to India to do voluntary service with/through a registered Indian organization need to apply for an “Employment Visa” ( to work with NGO / Non-Profit organization). No other visa is acceptable. In order to apply for an Employment visa, you’ll need proof of employment with an organization in India, such as a contract that states the terms and conditions. FSL India will provide necessary documents for your visa application on request. For more information, please visit the following websites: http://goindia.about.com/od/visas/tp/Guide-To-Indian-Visa-Types.htm http://www.immihelp.com/nri/indiavisa/categories.html

The program begins on the first Monday of every month, with the on-arrival orientation held in Kundapur. Participants must arrive in Kundapur by that day, where all volunteers will gather at a common meeting point for pick-up. Kundapur is well connected by train and bus; the easiest options are flying to Bangalore and taking an overnight bus, or flying to Mangalore and continuing by bus or prepaid taxi. Kundapur is about 440 km from Bangalore and 100 km north of Mangalore, near the Arabian Sea.

The specific information regarding your arrival and meeting point will be sent to you in a pre-arrival letter