Volunteering Journey
There is no shortage of ways to make a difference and benefit others. My journey as a volunteer is far from completion, but I intend to make it deeper, impactful, fulfilling, and continuous.
Fundraising Volunteer, Parivartan Special School, 2020
Raised Rs 135,000 through crowd funding to support the Parivartan school for special needs children, during the pandemic, when the school was in deep financial distress.
Student Volunteer, Tribes for Good, 2020
Conducted a project for financial inclusion of uneducated women. Trained women on the use of smartphones, mobile data and digital transactions. Also performed Odissi dance at their fundraising event in October 2020.
Student Volunteer, Charities Aid Foundation (CAF), India, 2020
Volunteered and supported fundraising for Covid-19 and Cyclone Amphan relief. Designed a brochure seeking donations for food distribution during Covid-19 for their partner NGO ‘Sakaar Outreach’. Got the award for ‘Best Fundraiser’.
Student Volunteer, Esha – People for the Blind, 2020
Recorded audio files of English chapters of various books for the online library of Esha, a non-profit initiative striving to help the blind in small ways that makes a big difference.
Teaching Assistant, Pragati Wheel School, 2018-2019
As a student teaching assistant, taught nursery children from underprivileged backgrounds on weekends and initiated books and stationery drives for them. Interacted with the Delhi Government to advocate for the school. Performed Odissi dance at the school’s annual function.
