Some will give weekends off, whereas others might let you put in eight hours one day and later take a full day off. Helpers typically stay with the host family and are expected to join in and provide a helping hand with day-to-day actions. Sadhana Villiage is a residential care heart for intellectually disabled and underprivileged adults. It’s positioned in a village 30 kilometers from Pune , and has been taking volunteers since 1995. Volunteers help in workshops, cultural activities, and community improvement initiatives for women and kids.