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Make-A-Wish Foundation of India has just initiated a division in Delhi and is looking out for volunteers. Those interested can call Vijayalaxmi on 9899338403

NGO: Friendicoes SECA Animal Society

Type of Volunteer Opportunity: Animal Welfare
Can it be done from home? : yes; by email

Description of Volunteer Opportunity: awareness generation for compassion towards animals, fund raising, PR, education, animal rescue, walking, etc.

Description of Responsibility: assist with PR, create education programmes, man stalls, fund raising, media, event management, handling calls, responding to letters, computerizing data base, web development, fundraising, writing, publicity

How will a volunteer benefit: Can make a real difference to the lives of animals, high satisfaction levels, gets experience.

Time commitment needed: 4 hours

How long will this assignment be?: ongoing

Number of volunteers needed?: 20
name: Bhawani Sundaram phone 51550480,  24621939,  98711 50122 (9 AM to 6 PM)
email: wsos@vsnl.com                         website: www.friendicoes.org 

Save Bombay Committee, a public trust and NGO set up in 1973 is involved in issues of the environment protection, natural resource conservation, urban planning and development, waste management, transport, gender equality, sustainable alternatives to govt. official projects that exclude the poor, balanced regional development etc.

PAKRUTI also a public trust and NGO set up in 1988 promotes natural living and sustainable agriculture, takes campaigns, farm visits, conferences to promote organic cultivation of food and fibre as well as provides links at regional basis between farmers and consumers. Our volunteers run organic food distribution programmes in Mumbai and neighbouring areas.

We have received in the past volunteers from India and foreign countries in both organisations. We give them specific assignments that they complete in their period of stay of 3 to 6 months.

We need volunteers to help us to promote current activities as well as conduct similar activities in new centres in cooperation with us. We appreciate your support. Best wishes

Kisan Mehta, President / Priya Salvi, Hon Project Coordinator / Kajiv Bhatt, Hon Gen Secretary
Save Bombay Committee and Prakruti
620 Jame Jamshed Road, 4th Floor, Dadar East, Mumbai 400014 Tel: 2414 9688

We are a Youth NGO called Kshana, our members being in the age group of 17-24. Our mission is to touch the heart and soul of people the world seems to have forgotten, to spread invaluable moments of happiness through entertainment and to brighten up their lives.

We visit various shelter homes for the underprivileged, orphanages, old age homes, etc and entertain them by having magic shows, jugglery shows, skits, interactive games, music, dance, etc for them. Kshana team     www.kshana.org             kshana.org@rediffmail.com 

The Bombay City Council for Child Welfare functions from the Tilak Hospital building in BDD Chawls. BDD chawls has a population of 10000 people. BCCCW has been operating since 52 years. It works on a shoestring budget of 25 - 30,000 rupees a month. It runs a creche, nursery, coaching class, hobby class, library, sewing class, mahila mandal, soft toy making, etc. It is an organisation not only worthy of your support but one where your support can have a huge impact.
They seek volunteers for spending time with the children in their creche.
Time: 11 - 12:30     Age group: 1.5 - 2.5 years
Time: 3:30 - 5:30     Age group: 2.5 - 4.5 years
Activities would include playing, telling stories, etc.
Pl contact Dr. Shamala Pai 98202 34388 or email rami_pai@hotmail.com 

Association for the Welfare of the Persons with a Mental Handicap in Maharashtra (AWMH).  

Kanga, AWMH’s president appeals, “We are in need of dedicated volunteers to run this centre. Anyone willing to work for four hours a week can approach our centre at Swami Brahgmanand special school at CBD Belapur. Interested parents, volunteers may contact at 27701997 or 31062072 or RAC Belapur at 27570389

S.P.J. Sadhana School for Developmentally Handicapped (Sophia College Campus) requires:

1) housewives to assist the catering teacher in developing new recipes during weekdays.
2) someone with very good knowledge about different types of embroidery and needle work patterns to help the teacher train the students during weekdays.
3) to teach Computer Programmes such as MS Office, DTP & Photoshop during weekdays.
4) music teacher to play the organ (Yamaha) for the students, once a week.
5) to help in fund-raising.
6) Yoga teacher to come twice a week and teach yoga to the students.
7) Speech Therapist on Monday, Wednesday or/ and Friday .
8) to help man the P.C.O during weekdays along with their student.

Sr, E. Gaitonde, Principal, S.P.J. Sadhana School for the Developmentally Challenged
Dr. Rosendo Ribeiro Complex, Sophia College Campus, Bhulabhai Desai Road, Mumbai 40 026
Tel: 23510853 / 23517913 ssadhana@hathway.com 

The Welfare Of Stray Dogs (WSD) 

Type of Opportunity: on site first-aid programme, education & awareness, walking dogs at kennels, fund-raising, special projects

Location: Mahalakshmi (Saat Rasta) OR in the area where you reside

Description: - Different opportunities as per the activity you want to help in and the time you have. They include: 1) Dog Care- On site first-aid, kennels and help in tansporting dogs. 2) Fund Raising 3) Education and Awareness progrrame : Slide presentations in schools etc, Chart presentations in slums 4) Adoption programme 5) Special projects

Description of Responsibility: - make slide and chart presentations, on site first aid, help out at the kennels, help out in fund raising, help out in WSD's adoption programme

Qualifications needed: - passionate about animals/strays, consistency

How will a volunteer benefit: Satisfaction in helping strays as well as humans through a healthy stray dog population and reduction of rabies.

Do you provide volunteer training? yes

Time commitment needed: depends on the activity the volunteer will want to help out in.

How long will this assignment be? ongoing

Number of volunteers needed? as many as possible

Contact: Abodh Aras 23733433 (10:00 to 6:00 pm) wsd@rediffmail.com

NGO: CERE - Centre For Environmental Research and Education 

Volunteer Opportunity: web development, fund raising, internet research
It can be done via email, from home or our office at Nana Chowk. Responsibility will be explained in detail on meeting. We need a person who cares for the environment; basic skills needed for any of the three above mentioned topics. The volunteer will benefit by learning about the work involved in environmental research and education. In the next decade, more job opportunities will be about environmental issues therefore this person will become trained in that. Time commitment needed is minimum 3 hours daily. The assignment will be minimum for a year. Number of volunteers needed: 3 to 4.
Contact: Dr. Rashneh N. Pardiwala; phone: 23811581 (9am - 5 pm); email: cere_india@yahoo.co.in website: www.cere-india.org 

NGO name: Mercy Corps - Global Envision
Type of Volunteer Opportunity: Writing
Description of Volunteer Opportunity: Global Envision is looking for experienced writers throughout the world to write articles on a volunteer basis about various poverty alleviation issues, including topics such as microfinance, grassroots economic development, success stories in the developing world, field diaries, etc. Examples can be viewed at www.globalenvision.org.   
Qualifications / Skills needed: We are looking for individuals who have some writing experience and knowledge of development issues and international affairs. We especially welcome contributions from those in developing nations with experience working with microfinance or development, or from people who have experience working on poverty alleviation projects in the developing world.   
How a volunteer will  benefit: Writing exposure, possible training, gain knowledge on globalization and issues concerning the world economy.  
Do you provide volunteer training?: yes
Time commitment needed: 1-2 Hours
How long will this assignment be?: Ongoing   
Number of volunteers needed?: Multiple  
contact: Ms. Amy English 
email: aenglish@mercycorps.org
website: www.globalenvision.org

Saathi www.saathi.org main focus is on adolescent street youth and runaway girls, aged 14-22. It addresses marginalized populations and children through advocacy and intervention, and is involved with the environment as it relates to community development. Direct intervention is done through center activities and outreach efforts to street youth and runaway girls, and through a program run with a local pavement community. 
Project: Micro-Credit Program Development: Saathi seeks a volunteer to research and possibly develop a micro-credit program for its rural and urban communities. The volunteer would first work with Saathi's Mumbai team to understand the target populations, and Saathi's work ethos and approach. The project would involve developing a rollout plan to raise awareness and participation of rural communities in investment programs, and developing financial/accounting systems to facilitate communities' participation. The project would involve some travel to Nilambur, Kerala, to understand the rural community part of Project Nilambur.
Special Requirements: Strong administrative/organizational skills; Background in finance, business, or accounting helpful, knowledge of Hindi a plus.
Time Length: 3-6 months+
Contact: Valerie Tripp at: info@saathi.org 

iVolunteer - MITRA

An initiative of MITRA – iVolunteer is a platform to bring together individuals, corporate houses and Non Government Organisations (NGO) for mutual benefit. It is a credible platform to help potential volunteers find their niche` in the development sector and to help non-governmental organisations clearly articulate the role they wish volunteers to play in their organisation.

Individual Volunteering 

“Can one person really make a difference?”

Well the answer is a resounding “YES!!”

A not-for-profit organisation can utilise YOUR time and skills and you will be amazed to see the IMPACT of your involvement. Regardless of how much time you have to offer or what your formal training is, iVolunteer will find the right opportunity that works for you.

You could volunteer at orphanages, old-age homes, schools, hospitals and not-for-profit organisations. As a volunteer, you will not only learn about the needs of others but more so about yourself.

The need for volunteers is never ending and a variety of opportunities are always available.

Employee Volunteering – How corporates fit in

There are many internal and external benefits for a company that encourages it’s employees to volunteer.

Employee volunteering helps increase staff morale, boost performance and improve retention rates. Employees who volunteer not only get a chance to develop personal skills but also get an opportunity to contribute to an issue that they really care about. And they feel proud of working for a company that supports society and community.

Businesses where employees are encouraged to volunteer go on to build a positive image in the community as well as with their clients and associates. Employee volunteers improve the company’s relationship with its stakeholders, with the local community in which it operates, and/or with the wider community This goes onto to show that the company believes in contributing towards the society.

In all, corporate volunteering is a winning proposition for both the employer and the employee.

Services offered by iVolunteer:

For Individuals
· Volunteer Placement - Finding the right opportunity for you to contribute to the issues of your interest based upon you skills and time commitment.

Orientation- Orienting the interested volunteers to the development sector and about the organisation before placing them.

For NGOs
Volunteer Need Assessment - An exercise to identify the ‘skill gaps’ in an organisation and crystallising a set of opportunities for the organisation to involve volunteers.

Volunteering Opportunity Verification - Verifying the volunteering opportunities arrived upon by an organisation for the placement of volunteers.

Volunteer Management Systems - Helping to set-up management systems to make the best use of volunteers while making their participation a satisfying experience for them.

Sourcing Volunteers - Matching volunteers with available opportunities and suitable placements.

For Corporate Bodies
Volunteering Policy - Develop policies and practices that encourage and enable employees to volunteer.

Volunteer Project Management :
Create and manage projects through which employees can volunteer- both single day and recurring projects.
Establish formal employee volunteer programmes that offer a wide range of opportunities for employees to volunteer.

Non-profit Boards - Help in placing mid-to senior-level executives in non-profit trusteeship. Serving on a non-profit board of directors is an excellent way for your employees to develop leadership skills, build on their professional network and contribute their effort and expertise to the non-profit organizations.

Training and Orientation - Help in orienting prospective volunteers to the development sector and related work of the organisations.

If you want something more from the act of Volunteering…. come and join us in our challenge “If you mean it, Do it.”. We think it's worth it.

MITRA- ADDING MEANING TO VOLUNTEERING

With MITRA, you can get associated with any one of the iVolunteer centres set up all over India. You then have an opportunity to volunteer in way that suits you. Not only this, but for all organisations who are looking at adding volunteering to their functioning, MITRA has a complete workable strategy. In other words, we are ready to add meaning to the whole idea of Volunteering.

Web: www.iVolunteer.org.in  E-Mail: info@iVolunteer.org.in

Mahakali Caves Road, Andheri East, Mumbai 400 093  // Cathedral Road, Chennai - 600 086
Telefax: +91-22-5675 6675 Tel: +91-44-5210 5447 / 2811 2108
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