The organization takes care of your accommodations, though it is very modest in nature, you will be facilitated with all Western amenities. In exchange for the extensive and comprehensive support offered by AVSAR (please see FAQ), you will be expected to pay for your own accommodations (approximately $500 for the month). AVSAR Home Base is a modest apartment with provisions for safety and comfort. This apartment has 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a living room and a kitchen. AVSAR keeps costs low for volunteers by seeking donations from friends, family, and enthusiastic supporters. If you know of someone who you would like for us to approach who may be interested in helping subsidize this expense, please contact us at info@goyalmd.com (e.g., private donors, physicians, community associations, Rotary Clubs, cultural organizations, major philanthropic resources, etc…). If you would like to be a part of the email campaign to help raise funds, please let us know.

The AVSAR experience is an experience of intensive service to the underprivileged. We believe the value of an AVSAR volunteer is that he/she has is interested in this experience for the simple purpose that it is about providing service to the community; and not about spending time with family and friends. During this time of service, we do understand that volunteers may need to rest and recharge by taking some time for themselves or by visiting family, but volunteers are expected to budget their time appropriately, (which will only be after the completion of the days work) so that they can return to the AVSAR Home Base in the evening. Volunteers are allotted 2 vacation days each month they are part of the program. In other words, all volunteers are expected to stay together at the AVSAR Home Base (unless it is the Saturday night of their vacation weekend, national holidays of the country, etc.).

You are obviously responsible for your own safety. While Delhi is a big city, it is not known to be extremely safe. It is very unlikely that you would ever be in any personal danger during your experience (unless you ignore our advice. There are some safety tips that are set by the Delhi Police that are as under:

1. Carry your wallet in an inside jacket pocket or side trouser pocket, never in the rear pocket.
2. Carry pocketbooks in the bend of your elbow, held close to your body. If there is a long strap, wrap it around the bag. Carry credit cards and cash in your pockets.
3. Keep pocketbooks on your lap when dining out, not dangling over the back of a chair. Avoid placing pocketbooks on hooks on the back of a fitting room or bathroom door, where someone can easily reach over and removed them.
4. Leave valuables and important papers, such as jewelry and passports, secured in your hotel's safe deposit box. Never leave these items unattended in your room or carry large sums of cash on your person.
5. Be wary of unexpected persons coming to your hotel room. Never open the door to unsolicited room service or maintenance people. Contact the front desk if you have any doubts.
6. If you schedule a meeting with a potential client, research the company and the individual with whom you are meeting. Meet in a public place, such as a restaurant.
7. Make sure that luggage is only given to a member of the hotel's bell staff and a receipt is issued for stored luggage. Never leave luggage or other expensive items, unattended at airports or taxi stands.
8. Kindly contact on counter "May I help you" available in "Arrival Hall" at airport for help and guidance.
9. Prefer pre-paid Taxi Booth for hired transportation, since it is governed by DELHI TRAFFIC POLICE. In this system you have to pay in advance for Taxi Fare which is already approved by Delhi Transport Authority, Govt. of India for each destination in Delhi.
10. Adequate numbers of police officers are deputed in proper uniform outside the Arrival Hall and parking area. You can contact nearest police officer to intimate about undesirable elements and touts in your observation. However, police is taking utmost care, vigilance and surveillance over these elements; still it is felt that we can eliminate these elements effectively with passenger’s active participation in the drive.
11. In addition to above, police officers in plain clothes are also deputed to keep watch on suspicious movements. Therefore, you should never entertain the touts and unscrupulous persons to avoid harassment.
12. Preplan your destination in Delhi regarding your stay and tourism in Delhi. Never take advice of Taxi Drivers regarding your stay/tourism in Delhi. Please strict to believe the information of Police Officers, "May I help you" counter, or any other Govt. recognised information Centres like Delhi Tourism, DTC, etc.
13. If you face any harassment or law and order problem in Delhi, you can dial 100 numbers from nearest telephone for police assistance.

Your housing is located in a central area, which allows quick access to various modes of transportation (metro trains, taxis, buses, three wheeler) to most points throughout the city.

Public transportation can be a great option that saves time and money. Traveling by bus will costs you Rs.2 to Rs.10 each way ($1 = Rs. 46). The maximum charge of Metro trains is around Rs. 22.

Auto- Richshaw (three wheeler in black and yellow top) charge are Rs. 8 for the first kilometer and thereafter Rs. 3.50 for every additional kilometer. 25% more is charged as Night Charges (from 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.). Rs. 10/ language except handbags, etc.

Taxis are readily available throughout the city. It costs Rs. 13 for the first kilometer and Rs. 7 for each additional kilometer. 25% more is charged as Night Charges (from 11.00 p.m. to 5.00 a.m.). Rs. 10/ language except handbags, etc

An a/c car with a driver can be arranged for less than the cost of renting a car in the U.S. This would have to be arranged in advance.

You can find phone booths almost everywhere and offer very economical means to call anywhere in the world.

While language can be a barrier, we hope that it will not discourage you from applying for an experience that you will likely look back on without any regrets.