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How to start Volunteering? Mumbai Edition
by Goli on Apr 02, 2009 Category: Useful Resources Tags: resources mumbai teaching volunteering opportunities
“Intention and drive is what everyone has.
Recognition for it is what everyone wants.
Procrastination just lives in.
Some day - Ultimately everyone wants to make a change.
Is there someone to start today? Now?
To beat the drum and get it rolling?”
I picked up these lines from this blog, and I found them so true. Today’s youth is more empowered, more in tune with the times and more socially aware. Most of us have this desire to do something. However the first questions that one starts asking are, “How do I start Volunteering? Which NGO should I Volunteer with? Where should I volunteer? Is there anyone in the city who needs volunteers for social activities and NGO Organizations?”
The below post attempts to answer few of the questions stated above,
The basic intentions is just to give you ideas about what all can be done, and as you would see there are lot of ways you can contribute. We have tried to categorize this based on the time you can spare and also based on the skills that you possess. We have also tried to give examples in each category, but then it may also happen that these example volunteering options may not be viable for you because of physical location, also the numbers listed below might change even though we would make an effort to keep this up to date. But then easy way of finding and locating similar opportunity near your area we would suggest that you make use off this forum and discussions tab below to get in touch with people/NGOs. You could also send email to us at anupreet-at-aveksa-dot-org.
All the example organization listed below are from Mumbai, but I am sure similar such opportunities exist in other cities. We also have a similar post for Bangalore which you can read here, for other cities, we are trying to come up with similar articles, and for now you can drop a line below in discussions, and we would do our best to connect you to some NGOs near your place.
Also one another way of finding a suitable volunteering opportunity near your place is to get in touch with Sosva. Sosva has this program called VolAct to promote and encourage volunteerism. All you have to do is to go here and fill out a form and they would come back to you with options. iVolunteer also does a phenomenal job of volunteer matching and finding you an appropriate place to volunteer.
As far as where to start is concerned, I guess you could just start off with any of below based on convenience, because once you start doing something, you would realize that one thing would lead to another and yet another. And you would be surprised at how many things you learn and gain, as opposed to what you can give. So here go the different options…
I cant commit anytime, I want to volunteer once in a while when I get time.
- Organize a Blood donation camp in your office. I wonder why people don’t take this up, it is simplest thing to do. There are numerous organizations that would do the needful for you. You just need to call them up, and give them some space (could be your cafeteria) and they would do the rest of getting beds, equipment and everything. For Mumbai you could contact Indian RedCross Society. Phone Number: 22663195/40500400. Contact Person Ramdas Unhalekar,
- Organize collection drives: Collection drives are good 3-4 hours activity which can really make lot of difference. You could collect clothes, toys, newspapers and there are number of people who would need this stuff. For clothes you can contact the local chapter of Goonj which does phenomenal work in redistributing old clothes. For toys you can contact Toy Bank which is an NGO which collects toys and distributes them to various orphanages and schools. Also do read this nice post from Mayank for driving effective collection drives.
- Participate in Eco Camps and cleanliness drives: There are number of organizations which keep organizing eco camps to spread the awareness and also cleanliness drives. Such experiences are very enriching as well as useful for community. BNHS (Bombay Natural History Society) keeps organizing such things, their website has schedules of various events. They charge as small membership fees for being part of it though
- Organize a bazaar by setting up a stall outside/inside your office : There are number of NGOs that make merchandisers. These NGOs are very keen to find some channel that could sell the stuff they make.
I can spend couple of hours to spare on weekdays
- Spend sometime in gift wrapping toys collected for distributing to less privileged kids through Toybank. (can we put some more details here, and their hyperlink?
- Teach children, This is something for which you would find numerous opportunities. Also teaching can be both fulfilling and enriching. You could teach maths, science and specially English. Most of the NGOs/children would love if you could just go there and just speak in English and make them improve their English. For one such place you could contact Apanalay. Phone Number: 25481872
I can work only on weekends
- Teaching: Of course you can teach anytime, and as mentioned above you could teach lot of stuff to children.
- Helping Special Children: There is lot of work done by various organizations to cater to the special needs of such children, could be teaching, or helping in making public spaces more accessible to these children. Spastics society of India does lot of work in this are and you could get contact them for volunteering opportunities.
- Reading books for blind children, recording cassettes for Blind children. You could also type brail books on brail typewriter. You can contact NAB National association of Blind. http://www.nabindia.org
I cant travel I want to do something from home
- Translate books: You can do this from any place. There is lot of demand for this these things as most stuff is available in English. One such organization is Katha.
- Write stories for children: Pratham is always in need of stories. Pratham Books could publish the stories with an acknowledgement to you www.pratham.org
- Designing Projects for children: You can try to design projects for children which help then in understanding concepts better, like a project or exercise to teach multiplication or solar system. It can be anything. This is required by lot of NGOs who are involved in teaching.
- Write: There are number of NGOs who would be grateful if you could do a nice writeup on them based on their work. This would enable them to get funding. There are numerous topics you can write on and you could contact us at goli-at-ngopost-dot-org. Other than writing, you could also help NGOs write their business proposals/market PPTs which would really help them in projecting their organization better.
I want to do something related to art, performing
- Teaching special craft to children. If you are good at something, drawing, origami, painting, spare a weekend to teach this to children. Organizations like Apanalay and Pratham would be glad to organize such workshop for you.
- Make promotional material for NGOs: You could design Tshirts, websites, pamphlets, for various NGOs. You could also make promotional films for some NGOs, which would help them in fund raising activities. We are also trying to make promotional videos for some NGOs so you can drop in a line here in the discussions if you want to volunteer.
I am a NERD, and want to do something related to computers
- Making websites for NGOs: Lot of NGOs need this help. And if you are a nerd types, little effort from your side would result in a very useful website for NGO which could use this to create their existence in web and hence reach out to much wider audiences.
I want to do marketing for NGOs
- Marketing stuff for NGOs: Numerous orphanges, childrens organizations, TB patients, make a variety of things, starting from Greeting cards to handbags to candles. Just pick some of them and put it at the office reception for sale. One such organization that you can contact is Creative Handicrafts. If you would call them, they would come and setup a stall of their products in your office.
Thanks to Anupreet, Milind for making this exhaustive post happen. Do drop in any comments/suggestions you might have to make this post useful.
Happy Volunteering !!
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Software engineer by profession, or rather the job that pays, Otherwise, a writer, guitarist, traveler by passion. I write for a monthly e-zine for Sattva, which focuses on social sector, initiatives around Bangalore. Have worked with number of NGOs mostly in educational area in Bangalore......read more
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Here is the website for Creative Handicrafts. (was missing on the post) http://www.creativehandicrafts.org/
wonderful job!!!!!!!!
so wen is the hyderabad edition coming up ?
coming soon :-) Aish (http://ngopost.org/user/aishmishra) and Badhri (http://ngopost.org/user/Badhri) are working on it! While a well-researched, exhaustive compilation might take time, you can connect with them right away and chat about your interests!
"Making websites for NGOs"
The reality is a bit different . I placed an ad that i would help NGOs set up their online presence and got just one reply.
what we need is a go in between the NGO (no internet,email,resources,tech skill) and the techie( only online,email etc) .A place which connects the offline to the online ..
Would it be helpful to have a list of NGOs in cities across India? If yes, I am willing to start working on it. Let me know.
Hi adarsh
there are several lists . http://www.karmayog.org/ being the biggest resource. but there are many small ngos who are not on that list because they do not know who to contact (bridge between online and offline) /tech savvy/ etc.
We need some way (flyers at shops ,villages,towns) to give ngos without net access a way to contact the online community by either writing in, phone calls,fax
That will be great, Adarsh, thanks! Directory-type listings on all NGOs are available on websites like Karmayog.org and IndianNgos.com but they are huge and without supporting experiences it becomes difficult for anyone to decide which one to volunteer for .. what would help is some good NGOs (hopefully which we have experience with) which offer different types of opps matching different interests. Sejal & friends in Pune, Mousumi of New Beginning in Delhi and Aish/Badhri in Hyd are helping out with respective collections ..
You are right. I have seen the listings on those websites, and they seem to lack an element of credibility needed for volunteers. Wonderful to know that lot of work is going on in this area. It is something that will go a long way in getting more people to volunteer.
Establishing a web presence is very important for a lot of NGOs, since that is one of the ways of getting their message out, and attracting volunteers. I agree with you that we need some way to get them online.
A while ago, I remember seeing listings for NGOs requiring assistance on www.earnkarma.org
However, of late, the ads have become extremely generic.
Flyers is a good idea. But, would need a lot of ground work. Marketing via 'word of mouth' would also be helpful.
word of mouth online or offline works when we find the right influencers . For wom to spread the circle you are in should have one influencer who will spread it to the circle which is out of the loop (ngo not on the net).
Flyers should be efficient and places only in areas where influencers will read it and spread it.It should also have the message in multiple languages in simple language.
Hi,
Adarsh, thanks for editing the website link.
Mr.Goli has taken fantastic step by posting comprehensive/different ways of volunteering, I think, the post has missed to emphasize medical and non-medical volunteering in charity hospitals. A charity hospital located in Madurai, Tamilnadu, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and research Centre, is doing medical and non-medical volunteering including interns from abroad. Want to have ideas more visit: http://www.meenakshimission.org/volunteer_service.html
Most welcome Goli!
Not sure if there was a more appropriate post where I could have posted the following info, so, here we go:
Resources & Volunteers Needed for a Study Centre in Bhiwandi
From: Nitin Orayan
Sep 23, 2009
It started with some volunteers of our project locating 5 sparsely used computer units that could be donated to our school outreach project. Then we managed to locally make some tables for the computer units, and soon someone decides to pay for the UPS and battery backup for the computers to run uninterrupted for 4 hrs. without electrical supply.
A farmhouse owner decides to allow it to be used for the purpose of a study-center, rightfully recognizing the need to set up supplementary educational facility for many in the region.
The inspiration to build a wholesome study center in the heart of Thane district, which will provide multiple learning-recreation facility for children and youth of 20 villages has all fallen in place little by little.
Location of Study Center is at village Asanas in Wada Taluka of Thane district.
We need to communicate with many interested donors to locate/contribute the following;
1. Books - Picture stories in English for children, Short stories and novels for the young in Hindi & Marathi, Illustrated Encyclopedias for children and so on.
2. Indoor game units - Chess, Carrom, and other creatively constructed games for age group 12 and above.
3. Resource persons who would like to teach basic skills in English, Maths, Computers, General Science (spoken language Marathi and Hindi)
The study center will be inaugurated during the Diwali vacation and surely grow organically to provide many more facilities of learning for rural-tribal children and youth of Thane district.
-Regards-
Nitin Orayan
Founder-Director
Learning Space Foundation
www.learningspacefoundation.in
At Ganeshpuri, Taluka Bhiwandi,
District Thane - 401206
Ph: 91 02522 261035
nitin@learningspacefoundation.in
Sponsor and Volunteer at a Beach Outing for Visually Impaired Students in Bombay on Oct 2 -
http://fundacause.posterous.com/sponsor-a-beach-outing-for-visually-impa...
Trash Dash at the National Park, Borivli, Oct 2
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/55878
Oxford Bookstores need volunteers to coordinate the donation of books at their stores from Sept 27-Oct 3:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/55847
Wanted: Volunteers in Bombay for Sanctuary-RBS Wildlife Awards 2009
http://groups.google.com/group/options-unlimited/browse_thread/thread/f9...
NGO Dream India 2020 (http://dreamindia2020.org) requires volunteers to teach English and Maths to underprivileged kids at their Marol and Aarey (Goregaon) centres on Sat/Sun. Timings are flexible.
More at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/57507
Tata employees seek volunteering opportunities. Read the details at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/57685 and http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/57689
Bombay-based NGO Touching Lives needs volunteers
http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/docuwallahs2/message/7359
The "Women Mean Business" Conference, organised by the
Cherie Blair Foundation for Women, will be held in Bombay. Volunteers needed on 10th and 11th Dec.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/57871
From: Madhu J
Hello, This is Madhu from Under The Mango Tree Society.
Volunteers Needed
UTMT Society is a registered not for profit organization which works at providing livelihood options for small and marginal farmers in the states of Gujarat and Maharashtra through the introduction of beekeeping. We require volunteers for translating field information from Marathi and Gujarati to English or Hindi.
Interested volunteers can contact as at info@underthemangotree.org or can reach us at 65157953 (10am to 4.30pm).
Contact us if more information is needed.
Thanking You
Regards
Madhu.J
--
Under The Mango Tree
54, Naju Mansion
Wodehouse Road
Colaba, Mumbai 400 005.
Web: www.utmt.in;
http://utmt.in.googlepages.com/home
http://honeyetc.blogspot.com/
Posted by: "Nainy Sahani" nainy.sahani@gmail.com
Wed Dec 16, 2009
Hi Everyone,
At the outset - this isn't Spam. I work at a NGO call VIDYA, the main office
is in IIT Powai and Vidya runs several centers in Powai Area ( IIT,
surrounding slums) as well as a centre in Colaba. Our Colaba centre needs
volunteers to take on spoken english modules with the little ones. I would
be very grateful if you can get devote sometime for this cause.
Please forward it to anyone/everyone whom you think would be interested. Do
check out the VIDYA website for more information ( although the site is a
bit outdated, its good to start with!) and even better to mail me and as or
pick up the phone and call us, or come visit! Please mail me for any
queries!
Thanks,
Nainy Sahani
COO, VIDYA
VIDYA, Mumbai
SAC, IIT-B, Powai
Ph: 022 -25764089
From: Dhaval Udani dhaval@giveindia.org
Date: 2009/12/8
Subject: GiveIndia Mumbai Chapter Meetup
Hi All,
Thank you for your being part of GiveIndia. As GI supporters ourselves, we'd like to meet with others that are either GI donors, volunteers, employees or friends that would like to help build the culture of giving.
It would be great to share any ideas or thoughts that you have and see how we can leverage our combined experiences of giving further. At the end of our meeting we should be able to:
1. Create a forum for discussion on "culture of giving"
2. Form a core volunteer group that will form the Mumbai chapter
3. Plan activities that the Mumbai chapter will undertake in the next 1-2 months
The meetup is scheduled for Sunday Dec 20th 3-5pm. If you plan to attend do let us know on http://giveindiamumbaichapter.eventbrite.com/ so that an appropriate location can be chosen. The location will be intimated at least 3 days in advance of the meet.
At this stage we are yet trying to see how many people will attend this meetup and will inform you of the location at the above link closer to the meetup date. The location will be typically central, somewhere between Dadar and Bandra and will either be a dutch affair or a nominal charge to cover any expenses (Rs. 50-100)
Do RSVP and help us plan ahead. And of course feel free to extend the invite to anyone else who you think might be interested. :-)
Regards,
Aarti, Tarika & Dhaval
RSVP at http://giveindiamumbaichapter.eventbrite.com/
Vote for GiveIndia to win $25,000 http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/338730
Hello all,
If any of you would like to help manage the Gramshree
stall anytime between 10 am and 7 pm this Friday and/or Saturday,
please call Punit on 09099027635 or simply drop in. Since the turnout over the weekend is expected to be heavy, they could do with an extra helping hand.
The exhibition is from 10th to 12th Dec... from 10 am to 6 (or 7) pm at Coomaraswamy Hall, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya,159 / 61, M.G.Road, Fort, Mumbai.
Gramshree is an Ahmedabad-based NGO that trains
women from slums and lower income groups in traditional handicraft
production, while providing them with healthcare, a savings mechanism,
and an annual supply of food staples.
A bit about the NGO (Manav Sadhna) that runs Gramshree is at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/57253
Thank you.
- Chandni
PS: If you'd like to volunteer at their next exhibition on 18th Dec at the Indian Merchants' Chamber in Churchgate, mail ashok.vandana@gmail.com.
Blank Noise Meetings in 12 Cities on Dec 13
http://blog.blanknoise.org/2009/12/sunday-dec-13-bn-meet-up-in-your-city...
BN works on the issue of street sexual harassment.
Volunteer from US available in Bombay
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/59005
tailor.amie@gmail.com
Volunteering Opportunities with Karmayog
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/karmayog/message/58849
From: Dhaval Udani dhaval@giveindia.org
Date: 2010/1/26
Subject: GiveIndia Mumbai Chapter - 2nd Meet on Jan 31st 3-5pm
To:
Dear All,
Thanks for the enthusiastic response at the last meeting. To continue the great momentum we gathered then, we are continuing with this series and are going to hold the next meeting of the Mumbai Chapter on Jan 31st from 3-5pm
The agenda is as follows:
1. During the first 30 mins we would like to show a documentary about GiveIndia aired on Channel News Asia, Singapore during November. (Do come in by 2:30pm if you are interested in catching this else you can make it by 3pm)
2. Take stock of different activities that were planned last time
3. Aim to form a volunteer chapter group which will drive these meetings in future
4. Plan activities that the Mumbai chapter will undertake in the next 1-2 months
Once again - The meetup is scheduled for Sunday Jan 31st 3-5pm. (2:30pm for those who want to catch the video - I would strongly recommend it :-))
Do RSVP at http://giveindiamumbaichapter20100131.eventbrite.com/ and help us plan ahead.
The venue is (same as last time):
The Hub
c/o UnLtd India,
4th Floor, Candelar Building,
26 St. John Baptist Road,
Near Mount Mary Steps,
Bandra (W), Mumbai 400 050
Regards,
Dhaval
Posted by: "Rajesh Sachdev" leopardguy@gmail.com
Fri Jan 29, 2010
Every year on the occasion of the Mahashivratri Festival (which on the
12thof February this year), thousands of devotees visit the Sanjay
Gandhi
National Park to venerate the shivling at the Kanheri Caves.
On this day, the forests and the wildlife are at great risk form the large
numbers of people entering the park to pay homage. Threats such as forest
fires, garbage dumping of plastic, bottles, leftover food etc is observed.
In order to curtail these problems and protect our wildlife and forest we
involve volunteers at different locations of the National Park at the
Borivali end, at Yeeor, Thane and at Tungaresrwar.
The volunteers will assist the forest guards, and police in confiscating
plastic bags, inflammable item, etc in order to avoid any harm to the
forest.
For this purpose I request those who would like to step forward to protect
the National Park to kindly volunteer for this noble cause. To register you
can contact Jayasujatha at 22006114/116
Silver Inning Foundation (www.silverinnings.com) , an NGO working with Elderly is looking for volunteers in Mumbai.
Pls fill the form here: http://silverinnings.com/primary%20individual%20form.asp
From: Shubhangi Swarup
Date: 11 February 2010
Subject: volunteer to help street kids make puppets at Kala Ghoda Event
Hey everyone,
The whole city is alive with the Kala Ghoda Festival and there's something in it for our kids as well!
So we're planning on taking about 15 kids ( from the age group of 5-12 yrs) for the following event:-
Date:- Sat, 13, 2010.
Time:- 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Event:- Puppet making and Puppet show by Amar Chitra Katha!
Venue:- Car Park at Kala Ghoda, Fort.
We need volunteers for 2 things :-
1. To help us co-ordinate with the kids ( This would include taking them back and forth from Churchgate to Kala Ghoda, distributing food after the event and making sure things are in order)
2. We need someone to click pictures of our kids at the event.
This event promises to be great fun, so please let us know if you can help through volunteering, donating food stuff or money for it, taking photos or video etc. or just show up if you like,
pls fwd this mail to interested people too,
Thanks
Nupur Shah
hamarafootpath@gmail.com
Hamara Footpath
www.hamarafootpath.org
Mail them if you're interested even though they asked for confirmation by 9th.
---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Sachi Maniar sachimaniar@gmail.com
Date: 4 February 2010
Subject: volunteer on 21st feb with my fav ngo in mumbai
To:
Heyii all !
Asalaam-Namaste !
Once again there is a great opportunity to volunteer with my favorite Ngo: Down to Earth in Mumbai. Like every year we are organizing an Interactive Sports day on the 21st Feb 2010. It is different than most other sports day because instead of encouraging kids to compete with each other it will bring them together through sports!
Guys on a personal note ! I love them and what they do has a lot of thought put in it.. Also, volunteering with them is great fun and i can guarantee that that sunday will be the most satisfying and fin sunday of your life !
So please come forward and register to volunteer with us. The details are given below.
thanks
Sachi (9920877443)
Dear Team,
Hope the 2010 has got off to a great start for you.
We are less than a month away from DTE’s annual sports event the Interactive Games Day slated for 21st Feb 2010. Hope each one of you given your extended association with us and faith in the change we are attempting to catalyze will be there partaking in the fun. We seek volunteers for the event and hope you can commit the time. We promise you will have a lot of fun, probably more than the children participating J
This year is the third edition of the Interactive Games Day and we aim to host approximately 500 children from several schools and organizations. The children will be in the age group of 10 to 16 years.
The event would involve games that focus on physical and mental ability and would require for individuals to work in teams. The idea is to foster a spirit of team work and inclusiveness amongst children from participating organizations. Please note we will mix and merge children from multiple organizations and schools to form teams. As a volunteer you can sign up for one/two (depending upon the nature of the role) of the following
1. Manage a team of children.
2. Facilitate a game.
3. Tabulate scores.
4. Keep time.
5. Serve food.
6. Coordinate travel logistics.
7. Attend medical emergencies. (hopefully this person will not be needed and can double up as the close out packing volunteer)
8. Outreach for the event. Please note this is a pre-event assignment that can be kick started NOW from the cozy confines of your office/home.
The key to ensure that the event is both fun and smooth sailing lies in our ability to prepare thoroughly. For this we recommend that you attend a volunteer orientation session at 6:00pm Saturday 20th Feb 2010 at the St Mary’s SSC School, Mazgaon. We recognize that you will have to stretch your day a little to be able to attend the volunteer orientation but promise that it will pay dividends on 21st Feb 2010. If you know someone that would love to volunteer for the event please let both them and us. We request you to confirm participation by the 9th February 2010. We look forward to hear from you.
Please call Ashishwang Godha at 9870250560 or Sachi Maniar at 9820877443 and/or write to us at dteindia@gmail.com for any further assistance.
With love in service,
Team DTE.
From: Abhishek Thakore abhishek.thakore@gmail.com
Date: 11 February 2010
Subject: BRM V-Day special : Fun with street kids - Sunday 14th Feb @ 4 pm Mira Road
Hello All!
This weekend is St Valentines - a day to say you love and care.
We plan a fun evening with kids from Vision Foundation which is a 24 hour shelter for street kids aged from 8 to 18. We'll spend some time in games and activities followed by interaction.
We meet @ Mira Road Station (E) at 4 pm and head to the location together. We should get done by 6. The logic behind the time is that right after this you can go on your V-Day date :)
Please bring in any gifts, food and books that you'd want to share.
As always, please confirm your participation by a reply to this mail (a direct reply sends it to the entire group so mail me directly) or confirm with an SMS to 9920279683.
Cheers!
Abhishek
From: Annkur P Agarwal
Date: 26 February 2010
Subject: Nischay: Fun Sunday with Kids at Education Foundation
To:
Nischay is organizing a fun learning day at an orphanage (Educational
Foundation, Jassawala cottage, Behind Madh Church, Patil wadi, Malad
(w). Mumbai-61) on Sunday 28th feb. We would like to invite people to
join us to engage with the kids there. We are organizing dance,
drawing, singing and sone performances.
Donations in form of foodgrains and clothes is most welcome.
Contact Gargi 9833309222 if you would like to join us
From: Dhaval Udani dhaval@giveindia.org
Date: 21 February 2010
Subject: GiveIndia Mumbai Chapter meet on Saturday Mar 6th 2:30-5pm at GiveIndia office
Dear All,
Its been a fair while since the last meeting so here is the Mumbai Chapter Meet once again! Apologize for the cancellation of the last meeting due to the few number of participants. We believe we did not give you enough time to respond.so we are just being a little early with our invite this time around.
The meeting is scheduled for Saturday Mar 6th, 2010 from 2:30-5pm at the GiveIndia office. RSVP at - http://giveindiamumbaichapter.eventbrite.com/
Yep - at the GiveIndia office so that you get to meet with others working for GiveIndia and get a peekaboo into what we do!
To make this a regular affair, we are planning to hold this meet on the first Saturday of every month.
1. During the first 30 mins we would like to show a documentary about GiveIndia aired on Channel News Asia, Singapore during November. (Do come in by 2:30pm if you are interested in catching this else you can make it by 3pm)
2. Take stock of different activities that were planned last time and understand what was done
3. Aim to form a volunteer chapter group which will drive these meetings in future
4. Plan activities that the Mumbai chapter will undertake in the next 1-2 months
Do RSVP and help us plan ahead. - http://giveindiamumbaichapter.eventbrite.com/
For those who don't know the office address:
3rd Floor, West Khetwadi Municipal School,
Khetwadi lane No.5,
Mumbai - 400 004
Road map to office
Google Maps
Regards,
Dhaval Udani
+91 99200 46750
www.GiveIndia.org
blog.giveindia.org
twitter.com/GiveIndia
Directions
For those coming by train:
On the Western Line, its midway between Grant Road and Charni Road though its easier to get a cab from Charni Road for minimum fare.
On the Central Line, get down at Sandhurst Road stn and take a cab (~Rs. 20) or bus no. 42 to Alankar cinema
In both cases, you will be dropped on the main road - so search for Lane #5, walk to the end of it, turn left and there is a huge gate which houses a municipal building. We are on the third floor of that building.
For those coming by road, its behind Harkishondas Hospital. And if you yet cannot find it, call me for personalized directions - 99200 46750 :-)
Posted by: "lalitha dhara" lalid02@yahoo.com
Tue Mar 2, 2010
Dear friends,
YWCA is organising a vacation basic english
speaking course for regional medium girls from bastis who will be
taking their SSC exams in March 2010. The idea is to equip them with
basic spoken english & infuse them with confidence so they can face
college life with confidence. Details are as follows
Period of course : 5th April to 15th June
Timing : 10 to 12 , Monday to Saturday
Venue : YWCA, 53, J.P.Road, Near Navrang cinema, Andheri West.
We
are looking for volunteers to teach. Training will be given to the
volunteers from March
15th for a week between 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. . The methodology followed is
fun, games, music, conversation, play etc. Those women interested in
volunteering may contact the undersigned by
mail or mobile before 10th March.
Warm regards, Lalitha Dhara ( 981 9683 940 )
From: Uttarika Kumaran
Date: Mar 18, 2010 10:37 AM
Subject: Make a Wish Foundation looking for volunteers with writing skills
To:
Make a Wish Foundation is looking for volunteers with a journalism/writing background to help them compile stories about their activities before they're sent to the press.
You have to be based in Bombay for this. If interested, please contact Srishti Khanna at khanna.srishti@gmail.com, or call at 9969057598.
Uttarika
From randal.romell@gmail.com
Hi,
I am looking to start a program that will expose underpriveleged
children to technology and new age media & at that same time serve as a
form of entertainment.
I currently own a Nintendo Wii. It is a wireless motion sensing device
that is used to play easy games and also interact with one another.
I reckon that arranging an hour with kids, just playing with the WII
will expose them to new media they havent seen before and more than that
will help create some happy moments that will brighten up their day.
Currenty I am looking for volunteers to set up games and
orphanage/underpriv eleged homes that will like to have wii gaming
sessions for the kids as a social activity.
If you are interested do reply to this post.
Thanks.
rom
mumbai
From: Raheen Jummani
Date: 18 March 2010 22:11
Subject: This Saturday @BRM ------------- Something special..........
Hey All,
Lets Share,
Lets Explore,
Lets Give and Receive......
Love, Happiness and the feeling of being together........
This Saturday we @ BRM are planning a funn and activities session with
PRAGATI kids (Pragati working with children admitted in the
hospital).
It's a special session were we are going to spend time with kids in
the pediatric ward of Bombay Hospital. Playing and enjoying, being a
part of their smiles and laughter's.....
20th March 2010 from 5 - 7pm @ Bombay Hospital, New Marine Lines,
behind Metro Cinemas...
Come one, Come All to spread the joy and pleasure... I am sure we all
will take loads back with us....
Please send in your confirmation to raheenjummani@gmail.com, or call
at 9820694758.
it'll be great if you could forward this to people you think will be
interested in it.
Hope to See you all there.......
Loads of Intent
Raheen
A list of potential volunteers for NGOs in Bombay - courtesy karmayog.org:
From: Sanjay Mudnaney
Hi,
I can volunteer with PR and Marketing skills that can help build awareness for the NGO . I stay at Powai and am willing to devote weekends.
Warm Regards,
Sanjay Mudnaney
AGM Corporate Communications
Mastek Ltd | Unit 106, SDF-4 Seepz, Andheri, Mumbai, India | (D) 28247745
(T) 91 22 28247745 Extn - 7745 | VOIP: 287 | Mobile: 9821876559 | Fax: 66951331 | www.mastek.com
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From: Chetan Kothari
I am very much interested in joining/supporting NGO. My details are as under
Chetan Kothari
Mumbai
Chetan@tricommail.com
Chartered Accountant
Now running BPO company
Recently started fruit processing unit
Area of interest. Education/ gaushala /
Chetan
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From: G K Agrawal
Dear Shri Vinay and Karmayog fraternity
My services in the field of Rural development/ finance and Micro finance are available to preferably Mumbai based NGOs.
My brief particulars are as under:
Name: G K Agrawal
Position held: Former Executive Director , Nabard
Experience and specialization: Rural Development, Rural Finance, Micro Finance, Gender development, NGOs, handling of promotional funds, capacity building of NGOs, Inspection of RFIs, internal control, vigilance, administration and related areas.
e mail address: gka2004@yahoo. com
Mobile no. 09821320852
Availability: can be discussed mutually. ( not available in April 2010)
Thanks and regards
G K Agrawal
M Com., LL B., CAIIB
Ex- ED NABARD
Rural and Micro-Finance Consultant and Advocate
Resi: B 40, ASHISH
2nd Cross Lane, Near SBBJ,
Swami Samarth Nagar, Lokhandwala,
Andheri (W), Mumbai 400 053
Mob: 0 98 2132 0852
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From: Anmol Sagar Anmol.Sagar@ mastek.com
I would be interested to offer help to any of the NGOs as a Pro Bono Consultant. I am an HR professional and hopefully can help with documenting/ implementing processes, Recruitment, Communication or general analytical/ administrative tasks that the team might need. I live in Andheri East and can offer help during Saturdays. My contact number is 9820933848.
Thanks and regards,
Anmol
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From: Bishwajit Ghose
I wish to sincerely offer my voluntary services to an NGO in and around Mumbai.
Hereunder, I share my basic profile and shall be glad to provide more details when required:
Name: Bishwajit Ghose
Age: 45 years
Languages: English, Bengali, Hindi
Residence: Dosti Flamingos, Sewree, Parel
Occupation: Banking & Financial Services
Job Profile: Senior Management
Organisation: An International Bank (name can be disclosed later)
Years of professional experience: 24 years
Past experience with NGOs: SUPPORT, AAB Foundation
Interests:
General Management,
Relationship Management,
Education & Grooming,
Learning & Knowledge Sharing,
Human Resource Development,
Human Rights,
Quality Management and Improvement,
Yoga and Self Development
Glad to be of help!
With best regards
Bishwajit Ghose
bishwajit.ghose@ gmail.com
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From: yazdi katrak
I would like to offer some assistance to a suitable NGO.I am a BCOM, MBA,CMC, 56 years old Management Professional. I am located in Thane West.My timing is flexible depending on my schedule and their need.
Regards,
Yazdi Katrak
022-21711304
ypkun@yahoo. co.in
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From: S Hariharan
I am definitely interested in extending a helping hand in any NGO's.
My details are as :-
Name : S.Hariharan
Address : 301, Rajshree Vatika, Opp to Bldg No. 34, Pant Nagar, Ghatkopar (e), MUMBAI - 400075.
E MAIL : S_Hariharan301@ yahoo.com
Skills : Management/Accounta ncy/Administrati on.
Further I shall be free on Saturdays (second half) and on sundays (first half).
with warm regards,
Hariharan
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Posted by: "namitabh" namitabh.pr@gmail.com
Dear Karmayog and NGOS,
I am an Advocate and can help with Legal advice, guidance and support ( inside Court and Outside Court) in the following areas:
# Civil,
# Criminal,
# Family,
# Property,
# Consumer,
# Domestic and Women's matters
# Trusts and Societies
# Trademarks, Copyrights and Patents ( innovations registrations )
# BMC and local laws
# PILs and Writ Petitions in High Courts
# Health laws and Medical Negligence and Hospital atrocities
# and any other matters related to Injustice by Govt dept including Police and ministers
time: anytime between 9 am to 9 pm all days of the week
If you are NGO (or want to start one) then I want to help you with the Legal services to support your NGO.
Contact no - 9930992660
email - namitabh.law@ gmail.com
location : Mumbai and Pune
Looking forward to work with lots of NGOs this April.
regards
Namitabh Kothari Jain
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From: "anjali mago"
I can write articles, edit material, take pictures, teach photography, make
documentaries, design products and help people identify what they are good
at...so I guess counsel...
I live in mumbai at aksa beach, malad west.
Would like to help once a week or once every month.
Warm regards,
Anjali
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From: saurabh pandey
I am Saurabh Pandey. Read about your post regarding consulting NGO's and working with them. I have done marketing for 19 months at Godrej and have passed out with a BMS degree from St. Xavier's College in 2008. I am willing to volunteer for NGO's working with kids and i am willing to teach as well.
Please let me know if something comes up.
Best regards,
Saurabh Pandey.
saurabhsuperb@ gmail.com
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From: Pramod Maniar
Thanks for your mail on the subject. I would like to do some work for NGOs. My details are given below:
Name: PRAMOD S. MANIAR
Age: 73
Address: B-502 ROYAL CLASSIC, LINK ROAD
MULUND WEST, MUMBAI 400080
E-mail ID: pramodmaniar@ yahoo.co. in pramodchandrika@ gmail.com
Professiional background: CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT WITH NEARLY 50 YEARS IN INDUSTRY
Availability: 3-5 days a week from 11.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.
Preferred area of work: In or near Mulund to minimise co
Thanks.
P. s. maniar
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From: SanjibKumar De
I am working in this development field for last 15 years in the field of health, nutrition, HIV/AIDS and governance (PRI). Myself a post-gaduate in Anthropology from Calcutta University. I can offer my services to the needy NGOs in the areas of project designing, technical review of the pre-funding proposal, monitoring and evaluation report, tecnical and NGO managerial support so on. I can help the good and vibrant NGOs through distant mode and need-based visit to them. My detail is available once I get your call.
Thanking you
With Regards
Sanjib De
sanjibkde@gmail.com
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From: Natarajan, Sairam
I would surely love to be a part of some initiative where I can give something back to the society while applying and enhancing the skills I possess.
My strengths and hence ability to provide assistance in would include:
1. Life Skills Coaching – Communication Skills, Social and Inter-personal etiquettes, Social Responsibility etc.
2. Advertising and Public Relations –Driving social networking initiatives, other mass reach initiatives, campaigning etc.
3. Organizing events – Event Management, Hosting shows etc.
4. Organizing sports and other such camps – Sports (Cricket, football, volleyball, table tennis), theatre, quizzing etc.
My availability:
1. Working days: Minimal, unless it is over phone and e-mails
2. Weekends: Available
Looking forward to an interesting opportunity.
Thanks and Regards
Sairam Natarajan
Deloitte Haskins & Sells
Tel/Direct: +91 22 6667 9430
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From: Venkatraman Krishnan
Being a Bombay ite ,I know Marathi apart from Hindi
I hv retired after a 8 yrear tenure as MD of a leading consultancy co in chennai promoted by ICICI Bank.
I am attached to some NGOs like MOHAN,TANKER, BYST.
Most of my work to NGOs is pro bono where the org only covers my expenses
Pl let me know how to take this forward? I am interested.
V.Krishnan ( B.TECH -Mech IITB 1974,MMS ( Fin)-JBIMS 1977)
Cell:+919789098058
email: kri_sh99@yahoo. co.uk
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From: Tarun Mapara
I am interested.
Here are my details:
Tarun Mapara
Manager
Intellectual Capital Advisory Services Pvt. Ltd. (Intellecap)
512, Palmspring, Besides D-Mart, Link Road, Malad (West), Mumbai - 400064 INDIA
T: +91-22-40359208, 40359222 I F: +91-22-28801572 I M: +91-9892028113 I skype: mvtarun
http://www.intellecap.com
Qualificaition: MBA
Experience: working with Professional NGOs like AKRSP India, and SRIJAN, Delhi,
Currently working in For-Profit entity helping out enterprises that do social good while earning profit.
Work experience: 8 years
Availability: Weekends 2-3 hours
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From: "Kaushik Shah"
I would be interested in providing my experience/expertis e to any NGO
to whom it can be useful.
My details are as follows:
Name:Kaushik D.Shah
Age:59
Located at:Mumbai
Contact Tele No.:Land line 26713920; Cell 9820186453
email: kdshah1@gmail. com
Educational Qualifications: A.C.A; A.C.S.;LL.B. (Gen.)
Time I can devote: If the organisation is flexible on time, I can make
time available.
My background: I have worked in the corporate sector and served on the
Board of Directors. In my last assignment which lasted for 10 years, I
was the Managing Director of an Indian subsidiary of a global
pharmaceutical company. This has provided me experience in all facets
of an organization.
Current activities:While I am working as a Consultant, I have also
been associated with an NGO running a school for tribal children
helping them in improving quality of education, building strong
organization which can support large scale operations and upgrading
infrastructure.
Areas in which I can contribute: Helping NGO in Strategic thinking,
SWOT analysis, Focusing on core activities and area of strength rather
than spreading resources thinly on too many activities, making
organisation system driven rather than individual driven, inculcate
innovative thinking, helping organization in productivity improvement
and planning and utilisation of resources etc.
Kind Regards.
K.D.Shah
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From: Muriyankulangara Ananthakrishnan
NAME: DR M V ANANTHAKRISHNAN
muriyankulangara@ yahoo.co. in
701 DEVGIRI, IIT BOMBAY STAFF CHS., Nr: S M SHETTY HIGH SCHOOL, HIRANANDANI GARDENS, POWAI, MUMBAI 400 076
MSc (Physics)., PhD (Physics)
Age 65 years
Experience of 43+ years in Science Education, IT, Educational Technology, Multimedia
Expertise: IT Applications in Education and Trg; Educating the Underprivileged; Science education, Developing need-based and purposeful curricula.
Worked for NGOs in Mumbai (IIT-based VIDYA project)) and Pune (Vigyan Ashram, BVVP)
Awarded by UNESCO individually for the Adult Literacy Project (with TCS) and the Nomad Children Project (with Vigyan Ashram and BVVP)
Preferred Location(s) are in and around Mumbai (places that can be reached in a day)
More detils of my work can be hade by surfing GOOGLE and accessing DIGITAL DIVIDE.
Pl feel free to contact me.
Regards
Dr Ananthakrishnan
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From: Ranjit chekhalia
I am Ranjit Hemu Chekhalia Age 33 years, residence of Wadala (West). I am an Accountant by profession & want to work with NGO's to guide in their day to day smooth function of accountants. I am in this Field for more than 9 years, rendering my service to different types of firms & organisation. I will provide my time on Holidays and in evening.
If any such NGO's were I can go & help them are there please immediately contact me on my email : ranjit_chekhalia200 6@yahoo.com
With regards
Ranjit Chekhalia
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From George Nolis
I wish to express my desire to get associated with NGO's and help in reshaping and rebuilding the society around.
My details are as follows:
Name: George Anthony Nolis
Location: Malad (W), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
E.mail address: grgnolis@yahoo. co.in
Professional expertise: Hotel and Hospital Laundry Consultant
Time availability: Can be decided later
Please let me know if I can be useful to any of the NGO's.
Regards.
George Nolis
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From: mohan siroya
Any NGO or individual is welcome to write me to seek my ADVISE on any consumer problem . It's GRATIS .
Again giving two contact IDs and PH nos.
cccell@hotmail. com
mohansiroya@ hotmail.com
phones: 28212295 or 9322211610
Mohan
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From Subodh Bhandari
I would like to be associated with an NGO in my area. I am providing the details for your feedback.
Name: Subodh Bhandari
Location: Deonar, Chembur, Mumbai
Email address: subodhis@gmail. com
Professional expertise (what you can help with): Chartered Accountant - Anything to do with my area of expertise.
Time availability (when you can help) - Weekend, couple of hours
Thanks --
Subodh Bhandari
M 98208 30065
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From: Yogesh Rajawat
I am an IT Professional ( Hardware /Security and Networks) my contact number is mentioned in signature , please analyse how can i assist any NGO in Mumbai.
Thanks & Regards
Yogesh Rajawat
Buzz me on +91 9987038277
yrajawat@gmail. com
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From: rohan manohar
rohan146@gmail. com
I would very much like to help some NGO.
Details:
Rohan V. Manohar
Education: BE (Computers), MBA(Finance) (Pursuing)
Preferred location:Mulund.
Preferred time: couple of hours weekends.
Plz let me know if I am of any help.
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From: Rajiv Kantawala
SINCE I RUN ALL MY 3 COMPANIES AS A PROPREIETORWITH ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING BACKGROUND(COO )WITH MICRO MANAGEMENT I HAVE A VERY GOOD GENERAL MANAGEMENT SKILL APART FROM SPECIALISED SKILL OF PROCUREMENT /SALES /SALES MANAGEMENT/ADMIN/ LOGISTICS /PEPPLE TP PEOPLE INTERACTION/ NEGOTIATIONS/ INTERACTING WITH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES
AREA OF INTEREST-WOULD LOVE TO ASSOCIATE MYSELF WITH NGO FOR CHILDREN/STREET CHILDREN
GEOGRAPHICAL AREA -NOT REALLY A LIMITATION
TIME AVAILABLE-2 HOURS TWICE A WEEK INITIALLY
REGARDS
RAJIV KANTAWALA, MULUND, MUMBAI
rajivkantawala@yahoo.co.in
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My name is Farheen and I have about 4 years experience in successfully
running my own business.
My core strength lies in sales & marketing and Ill be happy to help any NGO,
specifically with planning on how they can become self sustainable. Will be
available late evenings and/or weekends only.
Cheers,
Farheen
farheen.iali@gmail.com
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From: "Pramod Acharya"
I am Pramod Acharya a IT Professional from Mumbai. I have around 17
years of experience in IT activity such as software programming,
designing, codeing, data manupilation, Data conversion, complicated
report generation etc. I am also a freelance software consultant for
various industries in Mumbai.
I want
to utilize my IT skills for others without money means as social
service by which I can help as society through you.
My contact details are as follows:
Name: PRAMOD MUTHU ACHARYA
Address: 1/14, Shankar Bhavan Society, Parerawadi, Andheri(East) ,
Sakinaka, Mumbai-400072.
cell no: 09768031257
tel no: 022-28517642
email: pramod.oct1169@ gmail.com / prmdacharya@ yahoo.com
Waiting for your reply soon on how can I join your team.
Regards,
Pramod
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From: SAROJ GUPTA saroj@sarojgupta.com
My name is saroj gupta, age 52 years,MBA,living in mumbai.I would definitely like to directly offer my services to an ngo.inspite of doing an MBA I have never worked,just done home management. now I strongly feel the need to do something for the needy.I think I would initially like to give about 4 hours twice a week which means about 8 hours a week. I would prefer the afternoon.I live in bandra west on pali hill,therefore like to work somewhere closeby.I think I would like to help in some administrative `work.maybe that can be discussed when I get a chance to meet you.
Waiting to hear from you,
Thanking you
Saroj gupta
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From: pooja naik
I am interested in volunteering for an NGO. Please find my details below. I would appreciate your quick response. Thanks.
Location: Kandivali West, Mumbai
Email address: rockinpooo@gmail.com
Professional expertise (what you can help with): Social Networking & Teaching
Time availability (when you can help): Saturdays & Sundays (3 hrs per day)
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From: Paramita Dutta
I am interested in offering any kind of consultancy services to NGOs. My detail is:
Name: Dr. Paramita Dutta Basu
Location: Panvel, Navi Mumbai
Email address: paromitaiips@ gmail.com
Professional expertise: Carrying out research and evaluation study of any programme especially in the field of HIV/AIDS
Time availability: One day in a month
with reagrds,
Dr. Paramita Dutta
Research & Doccumentation Manager
Global Fund, Round -7, Counselling Sub-Component
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
Mumbai.
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From nowsonali@gmail.com
31 March 2010
Require teachers/ volunteers to coach 10th Std.
Municipal students in English language from 15th April to 31st May in
Dadar, Lower Parle, Vile Parle and Malad; Mon to Fri, 2 hours
Hi Prashant,
I agree with you about some valuable information getting less visibility if posted as a comment instead of a new post on NGOPost. In fact, this is what prompted Megha to volunteer to submit stories as new posts (which requires more time and effort) on my behalf. Thanks again, Megha.
Prashant, do feel free to post any of the information you see on this page on mykartavya.com.
Warmly,
Chandni
Hello everyone,
this article is a great effort towards helping people take the first step. couple of ideas -
o The article starts off as a wiki (multiple users chipping in) but over time some of the valuable info is now stuck in the comments and its kind of tedious to sift through the comments. *solution* - i dont know :p
o i see in the comments, active users like chandni who get to know of ngo volunteering needs are posting the same as comments. again info in this manner is not going to reach many. *solution* - here i have previously written about www.mykartavya.com (its a volunteering portal used by IT employees) i could arrange for couple of login accounts for NGOPost folks to use .. IT employees are arguably one of the elite in the educated lot and are also more socially conscious.. perhaps it would be worth the effort to regularly put up ngo events on that portal to get volunteers (even if they dont volunteer, atleast they will learn of other people's efforts)
so let me know what you think and who would like to get the accounts n give it a try ..
last but not the least, i really enjoy reading up ngopost (although i dont write back much) so thanks to everyone who is active here..
Kind Regards,
Prashant
i did try putting up a request from ngopost to MyK and i hadnt anticipated the questions that were to come to me about the event. so im not sure if copy/pasting the events from here to myk would work.
plus i have to admit im not so frequent on ngopost.
not sure how megha and you are related, whether you are with a non profit etc, but what would really work is someone in here gets an account on MyKartavya and they can post their findings for the IT industry to participate in.
lets see in time perhaps i can think up of a better plan.
I would love to develop the Greenary in entire society and area with the Help of any of the NGO, and will develop the same with the help of Beggars in the surrounding area and make them responsible with pride
Can you please help me in the same
Would love to be a part of this compilation and or any other writing assignments.
would you please contact me now by mail? I am dying to get someone who could create a free web site for us.
did u get someone to do the website etc? if not you can write to me.
I really love the way information presented in your post. I have added to you in my social bookmark…and I am waiting your next post
tall ship model
Hi,
Prashant,
It is a difficult problems to solve, as you know this is just the user community, and as an organisation we do not formally post anything. Everything is done by user community.
I think My kartavya is a great idea, I would suggest that you could subscribe to the feeds of NGOPost related to category Needs and Opportunities and cross post it on MyK.
Let me know if you need any help in setting this up.
@Sujit Kadam
Hey,
Great. I think the first thing to do if you want to plant trees is to get in touch with corporations, I dont know much about mumbai, but in Banglore they give free saplings and generally you can plant trees if you dont have electrical wires running above. I would suggest that you scrap Chandni, www.ngopost.org/user/chandni
She would surely be able to help you more.
@nilajana,
Great. Nilanjana, we would like to make such compilations for other cities as well. Where do you stay?
Volunteers needed for organ donation awareness in Ahmedabad.
Shatayu- a nonprofit organization, is an initiative of GovindBhai C. Patel Foundation which is supported by Ganesh Housing Group and is in affiliation with Indian Red Cross Society, Institute of Kidney Disease and Research Center (IKDRC), and Dr. H.L. Trivedi Institute of transplantation sciences. Shatayu is a noble cause that aims to create and spread awareness about Organ and Tissue Donation. Shatayu is based in Ahmedabad.
You may email us at info@shatayu.org.in
You may call us on 079 6618 9000 or +91 9924133569 or +91 9662872546
Hi, I would like to do something for those who are not so fortunate. I am looking at something that can be done over the weekend since I have no time on weekdays.
If there is any opportunity where I can teach them, counsel them, help to make them job ready, etc I would like to offer my services.
Regards,
Jatin.
9821618925.
this post has some real good pieces of info. I donated blood on the occassion of Independence day and since then had been searching a NGO who can help organize a blood donation camp in our complex. with ganeshotsav coming up it will be easy to get donors. hope i m really able to make this happen.
NGO Parivartan works in the field of education with slum dwellers in Wadala, Bombay. They need volunteers for their recently launched computer centre. Details: http://is.gd/fWSK7
From rupesh.gesota@gmail.com
National Association of Blind immediately needs @ 10-12 volunteers to help them up in packing/wrapping the articles made by blind girls...To support this cause (weekdays/weekends), contact 9821770225 (Parimala Madam)
--
Rupesh S Gesota
LEAD Foundation
www.lead-foundation.org
From Yuva Parivartan
Get Involved : Volunteer with YP
Yuva Parivartan welcomes volunteers on an individual or a group basis. Volunteers can choose from a list of options in which they would like to help our organisation according to their interests, exposure and capabilities.
Mentoring: : Individuals with a considerable amount of knowledge, exposure and experience are invited to mentor our students. Mentoring may be offered to individuals, small groups and larger groups of students. Workshops, seminars, field visits and picnics are some of the ways in which mentors engage with the beneficiaries.
Teaching:: Individuals with relevant knowledge and experience are invited to conduct classes for our courses. They may also wish to assist in course and syllabus upgradation as per the need of industry.
IT:We welcome volunteers to help in website content updation and website blog administration on a weekly basis. These volunteers can also help us manage our social networking website.
Administration: Our wide range of activities calls for a lot of administrative work in terms of resource procurement, purchase and maintenance. Documentation is an indispensable part of this work. Volunteers will be welcome to assist with these activities.
Accounts and MIS: Individuals with prior experience, in-depth knowledge and keenness to help in the accounts department are invited to assist in the working of the MIS system and also suggest improvements to the existing processes.
Resource Mobilization: This involves getting sponsorship for our students, courses & events; entering into partnerships with corporates to procure funds, training and joint certification for our courses.
Events:Volunteers are invited to be part of our core team for organising our various events such as Career Fair and YP Day. Work includes planning, resource allocation and procurement of sponsorships. Volunteers also play a crucial role in post-event activities. Volunteers may also help in organising field trips and industry visits etc.
Documentation:Volunteers are invited to help us with documenting, generating reports and data entry.
For more information, please go through our news/events calendar.
Individual Volunteers: Volunteers are free to approach any centre according to their convenience. To locate the nearest YP centre in your area, you can choose from the list of YP Centres and Contacts.
Corporate Involvement: Corporates & organisations can second their executives to participate in our projects and get exposure to a service-oriented life.
See http://yuvaparivartan.org for more details
H.O. Yuva Parivartan, Kherwadi Social Welfare Association, Parishramalaya, Kherwadi, Bandra (E), Mumbai 400051 Tel.: (91-22) 26474381, 26479189
Tel: (91-22)26474381/26479189 Email: kishorkher53@yahoo.com
From Leonor Lepoivre leonor.lepoivre@gmail.com
Hello,
I am in Mumbay for few days and I used to spend some times in orphanages each time I'm traveling.
I would like to spend 1 day in an orphanage in Bombay that time, bring the child some gifts and spend the day with them, could you help me on that ? I don't know in which place it is feasible.
I will be available those days : 12th and 13th of November, maybe also 11th of November.
Many thanks
Leonor
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I see everybody here have a great social sense of helping each other.
hi everyone,i am vibhash srivastava.i am working with an MNC.i have a very strong feeling and desire to do somthing for needy people.but i am confused what to do,where to go.i can do anything required for poor and needy people,and special childern.i can teach them,i can make web pages for them,i can orginize blood donation camp for them,i am physically help them when required,i can Help NGO in orginizing social events.and i am ready to work and help them in anyway........
plz ifanyone require do contact me at vibhashsri@gmail.com and my facebook id ishttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1641474050
Volunteer Available in Bombay for NGOs, Especially Children's NGO -
Please mail Yash and me (chandni_parekh at yahoo.com) if you'd like him to volunteer with your NGO, or have any ideas for him.
From: Yash Mehta yashbmehta@googlemail.com
Date: 20 July 2011 08:34
Hi Chandni,
I'd be glad to get any guidance on opportunities for volunteering in Bombay. I'd especially enjoy working with kids. If you have any ideas, please let me know.
Teaching sounds like a great option, and I'd be most comfortable with Math and English. However, I wouldn't want to omit other possible ways of volunteering at this stage either, so if you could please suggest a couple of other options, that'd be great.
I'd prefer the Vile Parle/Andheri/Santacruz area (or thereabouts) and I can devote around 5 hours a week (hope that isn't too little)
I've done my Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Mathematics from Germany. Since graduation, I worked and studied actuarial science simultaneously. For the past year, I've been working in consulting.
I've chosen to volunteer because I feel a desire to contribute to society in some way, but I also feel that it'd be a great learning experience and also fun.
With respect to days/timings, I get off work pretty late Monday to Saturday, but I'm open to putting in a couple of hours from 7pm or so if that is a possibility. Otherwise, Sunday morning to afternoon is also good for me. Ideally, I'd like to put in a couple of hours on a weekday evening and a couple of hours on a Sunday.
Thanks again for all your help,
Yash
I am looking for someone who can teach me international phonetic symbols with proper pronunciation with several examples and clarity as the videos and audios are not very clear for the indian audience.
Would you be interested, yash,
kindly reply early.
I could come to your preferred location.sunday morning to afternoon.
nath
Hi, I have just retired 3 mths. back and i live in andheri (west).I would like to do some social work in andheri(west)
I am available for 6 days a week, from 9am to 2pm. I am B.SC graduate n have worked in pharma multinational cos. throughtout my career of 40 yrs. i am 63 yrs. old, hale n hearty.
Hi All,
hi...m a architect student.. would like to volunter on one of my weekends each week...
Dear Sir,
I want to join the Ngo related Rural Development.
Please help me , i m from thane near mumabi.
With Regards,
Digambar Shinde
What can be done to done to create a clean surrounding in and around tirandaz village municipal school, powai. Garbage being dumped on the roads, no garbage bins and filthy odor on the streets. Please help.
Dear Friends,
I thank you for all who have been instrumental in uploading the above information about how ' I ' can help and where!
I have had this inner desire to help since as long back as I can remember and do so by giving money, clothes, etc to CRY or a local orphanage. But I felt this was too little that I was doing.
Now the above info has inspired me to take this up on a little bigger level by involving my society people, as now I know where I can get help in organising collection drives, where to drop the material, how I could help in various ways, etc.
Its about 9 am now, and this article has really made my day!
I assure you that I will act immediately.
My deepest gratitude to you and all who are helping others.
Best Regards
Welcome, Pravin! So glad to see your keenness to help the needy :-) Every big journey starts with a single step and I am sure you will do a lot of good for many people starting today. We are there to help you in every way - with information, connecting with the right people, volunteers, NGOs.
we need CA for ngo we want to start school ,vocational training for tribal children in thane . we need to start ngo for that ca who can guide us .
Hi everyone, it will be really helpful if someone let me know if there is any requirement as a volunteer teacher with any NGO in mumbai. i am working hence will be able to spare the time after 6pm during weekdays. i would like to work especially with children and teach them basic education. open to visit any NGO or take classes from home itself.
hi
i am a senior gynaecologist who is interested in helping in health and education - i live in thane and work weekdays - so weekends or evenings on weekdays is my free time.
anyone who is looking for a volunteer in thane area- please contact me thro email.
i want to join as volunteer in any ngo
Hi,
I am CA final stundent having time On weekend or evening on weekday so if any vollunteer activities for teaching chindren is going then please contact me.
My mobile - 08080345888
Hi everyone,
I am in my final sem of MBA and doing my internship from Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). I would like to contribute to the unprivileged section of the society in form of teaching, preferably financial literacy but open to all activity which brings smile or makes life easier them. I will be able to provide support during weekends or evening. I reside in Navi Mumbai. So location near it's proximity is preferable.
You can contact me through my email shankhadeep.nath1990@gmail.com.
Do contact me if I could be of any help. I will be more than happy to be part of your cause.
Thank You
Hey All,
I am an electronics engineer, I get a lot free time at 2nd and 4th Saturday and on Sunday. I want to utilize my this time for volunteering. I like to interact directly with the people of NGO's, helping them for their needs. I am more interested in teaching, basic math and computer education, paper craft design, making educational kit etc. if any other related works, it will also be great..!! As I never did any volunteer works in NGOs, I don't know to whom should I contact for what? This article helped me to a lot still i need help how can I start with? I want to begin spending at least 6-7 hours of weekends time doing volunteerism.. Please contact me:
My Name: Avinash Maurya
Contact No.: 9768789394/8097297899
My interests:teaching, math, computer education, paper craft design, making educational kit, design of promotional banners, education materials, technical teaching etc. if any other related works, it will also be great..!!
Thanks
Avi
Dear Sir/Madam,
I'M Smruti,
I was thing to be volunteering but was in search and ready to start at any place near Mumbai,-suburbs,navi maumbai.
whatever time i get or take by holiday/ leaves i can utilise that to join your team to be useful for society.
i am currently working at colaba.
i want to join your team to be useful for society.you may reach me at 0222833333
kindly let us know if there is any opportunity to start with any group as a new member.
which will be available at weekends or can contribute our spare time from home as well.
Thanking you,
Smruti Joshi
looking for a NGO in Andheri (W)
@Shubham.. Check out this link..you might be interested.
http://www.ngopost.org/story/seeking-volunteers-teach-kids-andheri
Hi,
My name is Supriya. I am Software Engineer by profession.I have a hectic schedule but I am free on weekends.I would like to spare my free time for a good cause. Let me know if I can help any ngo in promotion and marketing.
Regards,
Supriya
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