Shalabh Sahai (SS), Co-Founder & Director, iVolunteer is an alumnus of the prestigious Rural Management programme at IRMA. Dismayed at how oblivious skilled professionals were to the languishing social sector, iVolunteer came into being and made professional, skill-based volunteering a reality in India. The first and perhaps only one of its kind, iVolunteer is a social […]...

They come into the world unknown, and get constantly shunned at several junctures in time. They are thought to be unfit, they are thought to be inadequate, and they are thought to be different. What we fail to see is that they indeed are different, but only in the most beautiful ways. The truth is, […]...

Good Deeds Day is an annual tradition of good deeds. Millions of people around the world choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, no matter how big or small to improve the lives of others and positively change the world. Choose a […]...

Good Deeds Day! Good Deeds Day is an annual tradition of good deeds. Millions of people around the world choose to volunteer and help others, putting into practice the simple idea that every single person can do something good, no matter how big or small to improve the lives of others and positively change the […]...

The 5-day GYAN+ programme organised by iVolunteer, Mumbai in collaboration with the Singapore International Foundation from 27th February to 3rd March 2017 on “Management Skills Training For Social Sector Project” was excellent. Subjects covered like Theory of Change, Project Management, Branding, Marketing & Communications and Leadership are highly useful to NGOs. Such programmes would help […]...

      Neha Shrivastava, who grabbed her first work opportunity as a volunteer in a Primary Health center located in the small town of Katra in Jammu. She counselled people on primary health care, avoiding self-medication and preventive health care. Volunteering experience has helped Neha understand what she should look for in a volunteer […]...

    Every year we acknowledge Men’s achievement and their contribution to our society as a great success but the self-made women of our country who fight against all odds are often unrecognised and unacknowledged for their achievements. So this year at iVolunteer we decided to interview some of these powerful women who are challenging […]...

Every year it’s the same old story, similar headlines and the unshakable spirit to fight for gender equality, but do we actually see a change? Women keep fighting for their place in the society against all odds but what for? Why should they fight for something that belongs to them naturally as a human being. […]...

Protik is an Electrical Engineer and a MBA from Coventry University, UK. He is passionate about his work which does not only entail his professional commitments but also his social engagements. Protik is currently managing Godrej Properties’ facility management portfolio for Kolkata. He has about 10 years of work experience including an international stint at […]...

As I held the permission letter in hand I didn’t know what to think, feel or say! That was it. All the brainstorming, efforts for quick fix solutions, assimilating previous year’s progress report, listing of nearby government schools paid off.. If only I could read the letter and rejoice! Yes, being illiterate in the local […]...

Today we share with you special volunteering reflection… Goutam Chanda, he takes interest in conducting workshops, interacting with youths. He comes with a reach experience; feedback on his ways has been very impressive.  Here he shares his experiences as a volunteer… My blog…Goutam Chanda In the Seva Kendra Calcutta Livelihood Center, a bright group of […]...

“Everybody can be great because anybody can serve… You only need a heart full of grace. A soul generated by love. And you can be that servant.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Post 1 week long celebration, 38 projects, collaboration with more then 15 NGOs in 7 cities, contribution from 1460 volunteers and reaching out […]...