Q. What does SevaYatra mean?

Seva means Service and Yatra means Journey. We encourage you to embark on a journey of service with us!

Q. How many people participate in each SevaYatra service opportunity?

Each SevaYatra will have a minimum of 30 participants.

Q. How much does it cost to participate?

The cost per participant is a registration fee of $50-$75. Registration fees may differ for some customized SevaYatras or SevaYatra Camps.

Q. Why do we need to pay to volunteer?

The sign-up fees per SevaYatra service project cover the costs of educational materials, children's project materials, T shirts, Food, beverages and other misc. coordination costs.

Q. Do NGOs have to pay to participate?

No, NGOs do not have to pay. However, they do have to make and meet their commitments towards getting a SevaYatra organized.

Q. How much ahead would a SevaYatra be scheduled?

SevaYatra will typically schedule 3 months out. We might however have instances where we have begun planning schedules 6 months in advance as well in order to assist with travel planning.

Q. What do we need to plan for ahead of time if we are participating in a SevaYatra?

The main thing you have to plan for is arriving on time at the scheduled SevaYatra location. Depending on the event you have chosen, you might also want to consider providing any needed in-kind resources. We will also provide you some read-ahead material for each SevaYatra which will help you get more familiar with the NGO, and our plan for that day.

Q. What exactly would my kids get out of it?

Children will experience working with other kids from diverse backgrounds, create scrap books or take digital pictures, engage in active discussions about differences and similarities in the way things are done, come up wit their own solutions. Provide ideas on how they night be able to help even after going back.

Q. Is food served at a SevaYatra?

Yes, we will provide one or two meals depending on the schedule. Adequate bottled water will also be available.

Q. Can we recommend an NGO to SevaYatra?

Absolutely. We encourage our participants to engage with us more actively. We will work with the recommended NGO to find out if a SevaYatra can be organized around their mission and if so, be happy to undertake it.

Q. Who is a Sevak?

A Sevak is an Indian resident that is interested in volunteering his or her time to help manage the coordination activities with a specific NGOs. Typically, Sevaks will be matched with an NGO to assist SevaYatra in the preparatory process for a service project.

Q. Does SevaYatra have any affiliation to any specific groups?

No. We have no affiliation to any specific organization or religious group. We will however partner in various instances to create unique service opportunities.

Q. Can we buy any SevaYatra products if we want more than what is provided at each event?

Yes. Please contact us at our office. All SevaYatra products are made at NGOs in India.

Send us a question to be added to the list at: sevayatra@gmail.com