In early March 2012, FSL India received another batch of 9 new volunteers from 4 countries for long-term volunteering. Prior to the departure and be placed in different projects, FSL India organised a week-long orientation for new volunteers in Bangalore and Kundapur. Six volunteers underwent orientation at and three were given orientation at Kundapur between 5^th and 9^th March 2012. Volunteers were welcomed by FSL India team with Garlands of Jasmine, Vermilion Tilak marks on the forehead and Aarathi.

Sessions were facilitated to give input on various topics. Introduction about FSL India and its work, Indian life style, roles and responsibilities of the volunteers, expectations and fears among the volunteers, setting up aims and objectives and conflict management were the major topics dealt with. Volunteers had the opportunity to learn Kannada Language and during evening hour sessions were organised to introduce volunteers on Indian culture. Volunteers also interacted with the local community as part of inter-cultural learning and experience sharing.

Volunteers also had the chance to write a self-addressed letter so as to see at the end of their stay and make comparative analysis between how the situation was in the beginning and how it will be when they complete their assignment. Host Family Tea Party, Project introduction and project visit were organised during the orientation. Final Talk was also organised to share their thoughts with the staff. All the volunteers actively participated in the program. Following is the list of volunteers who participated in the orientation:

1. Delia Christel Hildegard Mather from Germany
2. Franziska Greiser from Germany
3. Jonas Johannes Herrmann from Germany
4. Mustafa Akguen from Germany
5. Valentina Becker from Germany
6. Christian Jens Weinrich from Germany
7. Katie Stickney from United States of America
8. Johann Pouzineau from France
9. Romano Carlo from Italy