Auroville will be the place of an unending education, of constant progress, and a youth that never ages." The Mother
Volunteering in Auroville
In Auroville we are all volunteers - each resident offers energy, time, and skill in the service of a shared spiritual and city‑building ideal.
While Aurovilians make a life‑long commitment, temporary volunteers are also welcomed to experience life here for a defined period (from three months up to one year) and discover whether a deeper call to join the community arises.
The Admissions & Terminations Registry (ATR) accompanies the journey of every volunteer - before arrival and throughout their stay - to ensure that orientation, work placement, housing and visa are organised in accordance with current regulations.
Why Volunteer in Auroville?
Participate in the ongoing construction of a visionary universal township based on Sri Aurobindo and The Mother’s Integral Yoga - in the manifestation of the City The Earth Needs.
Contribute your knowledge and creativity to more than 150 projects and services in education, ecology, architecture & planning, renewable energy, art & culture, organic farming, appropriate technology, health & healing, administration, and more.
Experience collective living that transcends nationality, religion, and social background while cultivating inner growth.
The Process to Become a Volunteer
The first step is to contact ATR (atr@auroville.org.in) and request and fill out the Volunteer Application Form, and find yourselves a place of work and a place of stay, both in Auroville only, for the duration of your stay. ATR can help you find and secure these places of work and stay.
Work Expectations & Community Life
- A minimum of 6 hours of service per day, 6 days a week (35/36 hours per week) is expected from every volunteer.
- You will abide by the Auroville Residence Criteria (no recreational drugs or alcohol).
- You are encouraged to join workshops, sports, cultural events, and spend time at Matrimandir.
- You will attend the Auroville Orientation Programme.
Housing & Finances
Guesthouses, homestays should be approached to accommodate you for the entire duration of your stay. https://guesthouses.auroville.org/
Volunteers are expected to cover personal expenses for the duration of their stay
Visas (Foreign Nationals)
Foreign nationals require a special visa titled Entry X‑2 Visa to volunteer in Auroville (or an OCI). ATR will prepare a Letter of Recommendation from the Auroville Foundation that you will submit to the Indian Embassy or Indian Consulate in your country to obtain this Entry X-2 Visa.
You cannot volunteer in Auroville under a tourist, student, research or business visa.
Entry X-2 visas are generally issued for 12 months, for foreign volunteers a minimum of 6 months volunteering commitment is required.
Students & Researchers
ATR supports academic projects aligned with Auroville’s aims. You will need to provide your:
Institutional endorsement letter.
Detailed research proposal & methodology.
Contact ATR
Email: atr@auroville.org.in
Message on WhatsApp: +91 86082 89871
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