Associate - Volunteering in Chennai | United Way Chennai

United Way Chennai

United Way Chennai is a non-profit that is part of United Way Worldwide, a global movement working in over 40 countries and across 7 states in India. In Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Puducherry, it works on education, health and sanitation, environment, livelihoods, disability and disaster response. Its work is built on strong partnerships with companies, colleges and communities, so that the change it brings lasts.

Role

As Associate – Volunteering, you will help companies, students and individuals give their time to causes that matter. You will plan and run volunteering events with corporate partners, bring in new volunteers and interns, and start student volunteer groups in colleges, making sure every activity is well organised and leaves a real mark on the community.

Responsibilities

• Design and run employee volunteering programmes that fit each corporate partner's CSR goals and the organisation's aims.
• Act as the main contact for volunteering events, handling logistics, permissions and communication with internal teams and volunteers.
• Train and orient employees before volunteering activities so they get the most out of the experience.
• Collect volunteer feedback and use it to improve how programmes are planned and run.
• Prepare post-event reports with photos, numbers and success stories to share with corporate partners.
• Onboard volunteers and interns from colleges and universities, assign interns work that matches their interests and the organisation's needs, and keep them engaged in the office and the field.
• Plan and set up Student United Way groups in colleges and universities.
• Find new corporate partners, pitch volunteering activities to them, and develop new volunteering programmes with budgets.

Requirements

• A graduate or postgraduate degree in any discipline, with a BSW or MSW preferred but not required.
• Prior volunteering experience is an advantage.
• Strong writing, speaking and presenting skills in both English and Tamil.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and the internet.
• Ability to take initiative and own the day-to-day running of events.
• Comfortable working both in a team and on your own, with commitment and integrity.

Benefits

• Work with companies, colleges and communities across Tamil Nadu on programmes that reach real people.
• Build hands-on experience in planning programmes, managing budgets and building partnerships.
• Be part of the United Way Worldwide network, a global social movement.

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