Ubantu Foundation

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“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.” Real change begins with people willing to give their time and skills to something larger than themselves. Whether you are a student, a working professional, or simply someone who wants to be useful — you belong here.

5States you could work in
AnyAge — no restrictions
FlexibleTime commitment

Why volunteer with Ubantu

What your time actually does

Direct impact. The Foundation works on livelihoods, digital literacy, women’s enterprise and community health — including with people who are usually last in line. Your time and skills go into work whose results are visible in a village, not in a report.

Social inclusion. Ubantu works deliberately with marginalised groups, including tribal communities, persons with disabilities and transgender individuals. Volunteering here means being part of building something more equitable.

A cause you actually care about. If the Foundation’s work matches what you already believe in, your contribution will feel like yours rather than a placement.

What volunteering looks like

Practical details

Hands-on experience in grassroots development, inside a small collaborative organisation where you will not be a spare part.

Real fieldwork. A significant share of the time is spent in the field — with cooperative members, women’s self-help groups and rural communities. This is not primarily a desk role.

No age restrictions. Student, working professional or retired — what matters is what you can offer and whether you turn up.

On your schedule. There is a range of opportunities with different time commitments, so it can fit around work or study.

Skills the Foundation regularly needs: training and facilitation, photography, writing and documentation, social media, design, market linkage and business development, data collection, and translation into Hindi or regional languages.

In a volunteer’s own words

Kshitij Srivastava

“Volunteering for the Foundation has been a very rewarding experience. I volunteered hoping to give back in some capacity, but I took away so much more. From the beginning, I felt like family and that we were truly making a difference.

My highlight was participating in community outreach and workshops — it was great to be around other people and to be able to see the real difference that we were making. The experience was an eye-opener to the strength of unity and compassion, and it’s made me want to keep working to make a real difference. Ubantu has been an organisation where I learned, matured, and felt truly appreciated.”

How to apply

One short form

Fill in the volunteer form below and someone from the Foundation will get back to you. If you would rather ask a question first, send us a message instead.

Looking for a structured placement with a minimum duration and defined responsibilities? See our internship programme.

Ready to volunteer?

The form takes a few minutes. Tell us what you would like to do and how much time you have — we will work out the rest together.

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