iVolunteer

India Welfare Trust (www.indiawelfaretrust.in) was set up by an IIM Ahmedabad alumnus with the objective of helping those who help others. Currently, it supports projects that involve giving through philanthropy and through volunteering.

LivingMyPromise invites ordinary middle-class Indians with a net worth of Rs 1 crore or more to sign up to donate 50+% of their wealth to charitable causes, either in their lifetime or wills. 36 people have already signed up. Visit www.livingmypromise to read more about this effort. 

About the opportunity:

This opportunity required the volunteer to research & source articles about individuals or organizations that benefited from philanthropic contribution. This opportunity is ideal for anyone exploring the social sector for work opportunities and for employees with prior work experience who are looking to hone skills in social media or mass media communication. 

Tasks involve:

• Research and source stories online  

• Identify charitable organizations that support people or causes addressing issues of concern.

• Reach out to organizations and identify beneficiaries 

• Create a post for our social media channels that showcases the positive outcomes from philanthropy

Skills required:

• Online research

• Ability to reach out to organizations seeking information

• Comfort in contacting people directly without an introduction/connection

• Use of online productivity tools - Google Spreadsheet, forms, etc 

• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with other volunteers

Time Commitment: 6-10 hrs a week 

What will you get? A certificate upon completion of 50 hours of volunteering