Making Bengaluru Better: When, Where & How You Can Volunteer

Want to make a difference in Bengaluru? Here’s how you can volunteer for a good cause, when and where it matters!

1. Spot-fixing with The Ugly Indian Tired of dirty streets? The Ugly Indian transforms public spaces by cleaning, painting & fixing neglected areas. No speeches, just action!

Where Various public spaces When: Flexible timings How: Email theuglyindian@gmail.com or join via their Facebook page.

2. Helping Hand Bringing comfort to patients, volunteers help with hospital forms, assist caregivers & visit wards to lift spirits. A little kindness goes a long way!

Where: NIMHANS, St John’s and other hospitals When: Weekly volunteer hours How: Contact helpinghandbanjara@gmail.com or call 080-23535787

3. Adopt an animal at Bannerghatta Biological Park Care for rescued animals! Your adoption helps provide food, medical care & habitat maintenance for elephants, tigers, and more.

Where: Bannerghatta Biological Park How: Email educationbbp@gmail.com to confirm adoption

4. Volunteer with iVolunteer From teaching kids to planting trees, iVolunteer connects you with impactful projects that match your skills & interests.

Where: Various locations in Bengaluru When: Choose flexible slots How: Sign up at ivolunteer.in

5. Birdwatching & conservation with BNG Birds Love nature? Join guided walks with Birdwatchers Field Club of Bengaluru, track rare species & take part in conservation efforts to protect biodiversity.

Where: Lalbagh Glass House & other birding sites When: 2nd Sunday of every month How: Join at bngbirds.com