Our Volunteer Programme enables new experiences and interactions across cultures, while making an impact in the education sector.


500+ volunteers from more than 28 countries have been a part of the Atma Volunteer Program, helping to grow high potential NGOs and enterprises in India.


APPLY NOW TO BE A VOLUNTEER

Overview


WHO SHOULD APPLY?

We look for diversity, not just with where you come from, but also what you do. Our volunteer cohort has included consultants, teachers, students, lawyers, doctors, accountants, and even pilots.


Application Form

BACKGROUND


These amazing people have worked on projects ranging from curriculum development, designing HR systems and processes, financial management, designing marketing campaigns, website design, designing and implementing fundraising campaigns, leadership development, photography, teacher training, making videos, programme design and documentation.

Your role will vary based on your level of experience and personal background.

The Experience


YOUR ROLE


As a volunteer, you are an integral part of our workforce, bringing expertise and experience to our work with education NGOs and social enterprises.


  • You apply to become a volunteer with your details and areas of interest.

  • Based on your skill set, interests and the needs of partner organisations, we identify exciting projects for you to work on.

  • Once you are assigned to an organisation, your first month of work includes learning and observation, as well as conceptualising your project with the Atma portfolio organisation.

  • Following this, you will help the partner organisation to execute the project, implement systems and processes, and contribute across key areas to enable the organisation to grow their impact.



WHAT YOU GET


By volunteering with Atma you will be able to work with high potential education NGOs in India. You will be able to facilitate for impactful organisations to deliver high quality education programmes on the ground. Atma volunteers have met with success in the development sector, many of them going on to work with innovative organisations in the social enterprise space, including our network.


If you’re interested in a career in the development sector, learning how education works at a grassroots level, or simply exploring a new world while meeting inspiring people from around the world, Atma provides a platform to discover what you are capable of.

Openings

Fundraising Volunteer

Mumbai/Pune


We need an individual that will help generate new ideas and business opportunities to increase fundraising; establish ongoing fundraising programmes; research potential donors and foundations to identify and evaluate potential funding sources; monitor programme, track, and document all necessary activities; complete all reporting requirements according to deadlines.

Communications Volunteer

Mumbai/Pune


The volunteer is expected to design collaterals using photoshop, Canva, Microsoft Office; cover events including but not limited to fundraisers, workshops and training; create a bank of photographs capturing the work of Atma portfolio organizations; create photo-stories to be used on platforms and mediums such as Facebook, Websites etc.