Volunteering in Mumbai: Where to Start,  What to Do  & How to Help

Escape the familiar weekend routines and volunteer with these organisations — where you can dedicate your time and make a positive impact.

Want to explore a different side of Mumbai?

1) Change Is Us

Join clean-up drives in Mumbai! Founded by Akshat Shah & Shubh Mehta while they were in Class 12, Change Is Us leads beach clean-ups to restore Mumbai's shores. Over 25,000 volunteers have joined their cause.

2) YUVA (Youth for Unity and Voluntary Action)

Volunteer with YUVA, which provides emergency relief and community support to low-income families in Mumbai, making a real impact on urban poverty.

3) The Welfare of Street Dogs (WSD)

Assist with dog care, fundraising, or awareness activities. WSD works to eradicate rabies and care for Mumbai’s stray dogs using humane methods.

4) Green Yatra

Join tree-planting drives across Mumbai and beyond! This NGO is on a mission to plant 10 crore trees by 2025, helping to improve air quality, restore degraded land, and support farmers' livelihoods.

5) Elysium Smiles Foundation

Teach children English, maths, and life skills. Founded by Komal Udhwani, this initiative educates underprivileged children, helping them gain essential skills for better job opportunities.