Volunteering at Sambhali Trust
Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at Sambhali! Volunteering at Sambhali Trust offers the opportunity to do meaningful and valuable work by empowering underprivileged women and children of Rajasthan. Anyone can volunteer and make a difference for our Trust regardless of their race, ethnicity, caste, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, economic status, or any other aspect that makes you unique.
Without people like you, we wouldn’t be able to improve the lives of the women and girls in India.
Volunteer Opportunities
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TEACHING AT OUR EMPOWERMENT CENTERS
Most of the volunteers who arrive at Sambhali choose to help by teaching the women and children who come to our empowerment centers in Jodhpur, Setrawa, or Jaisalmer. Together with the local staff, the volunteers teach basic English and math, as well as help organize games or activities that encourage students to practice their English speaking skills. Lessons take place every day from Monday to Saturday, and the working hours are 10AM to 5PM.
This role also includes assisting with document work, administrative duties, and organizing outside events.
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PROVIDING ADMINISTRATIVE & Office SUPPORT
Volunteers may perform various administrative tasks, including Public Relations; Fundraising; writing grants, monthly newsletters and blog posts; and creating photo/video content for Social Media (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube).
Sambhali also develops yearly campaigns in Jodhpur that focus on women’s empowerment (e.g., End violence towards women). Volunteers in this role would help to organize these campaigns.
There is also the option of adding a teaching component to this role.
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helping survivors of gender-based violence
The Nirbhaya and Aardash projects provide psychological counseling, legal resources, and other services to survivors of gender-based violence, as well as raise awareness on how to recognize sexual abuse and take actions to prevent it.
Volunteers for this project may be involved in a wide range of services including community outreach, workshops, and counseling.
Please note that for this role, interest and/or experience in legal or mental health counseling, advocacy, psychology, or other related areas is desired.
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WORKING AT THE SEWING CENTER
Sambhali runs a sewing center where graduates of our sewing training program produce items for the Sambhali Boutique and manufacture customized goods for local and foreign brands. Volunteers can support this initiative as Center Managers. This role includes ensuring the proper distribution of orders, conducting quality control, and meeting deadlines.
Volunteers with a strong background in design can also work as Product Designers and use their expertise to create new products with the materials available at the Sambhali Boutique. There is also studio space and electric sewing machines available to develop ideas.
VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS
We are seeking volunteers who have:
The ability to travel to and stay at Sambhali for a minimum of two months (but it is not mandatory).
Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in English (required).
Willingness to work, as well as flexibility, as activities may change over time.
Patience, understanding, and compassion for children of different learning levels and abilities.
Prior experience in teaching English or arts and crafts (not essential, but beneficial) or experience in sewing, dress-making, or tailoring (desirable).
For volunteers interested in supporting our Aadarsh and Nirbhaya projects, which provide counseling and raise awareness about sexual abuse and gender-based violence issues, having a background in psychology or counseling is required.
VOLUNTEER HANDBOOK & GUIDELINES
Please read our Volunteer Handbook and Volunteer Guidelines thoroughly. These documents include information on a wide range of topics including facts about India and Sambhali, tips on preparing for your trip, and useful phrases in Hindi. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to contact us at volunteer@sambhali.org.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply as a volunteer, please send an email to volunteer@sambhali.org along with your resume/CV and a personal statement explaining why you want to volunteer.
You must also read and sign the Volunteer Agreement and Code of Conduct form and include it in your email.
Volunteer at Sambhali and help empower THE women and children of Rajasthan, India.
