First Step Towards
Social Entrepreneurship

Welcome to Volship, the 12-week Volunteer Leadership Journey that will fast-track your growth as a social entrepreneur! Top achievers in Volship will be eligible to establish a Bhumi Club in their city or college, amplifying their impact as aspiring social entrepreneurs

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Sai Ganesh, Cohort 3,Currently working as Software Developer at PTEC

Vidhi Gupta Cohort 2, currently working as Project Management Apprentice at Google

Glenda Dsilva, Cohort 1, currently working as Wellness Officer with Merchant Navy

Haifa Maryam, Cohort 1, currently pursuing Masters in Society and Culture at IIT Gandhinagar

Jagbir Kaur, Cohort 3, currently working as a Dentist in Amritsar

Ipshita Das Cohort 1, currently pursuing LLM from Gauhati University

Khushi Mutha, Cohort 1, currently pursuing BSc Business Entrepreneurship at University of Southampton.

Krishna Sodha, Cohort 1, currently working as Environmental Specialist at Elixir Foundation

Pranay Jain, Cohort 2, Founder of Socialized Servant Society, Hyderabad.

Priti Kumari, Cohort 1, currently a Teach for India fellow in Ahmedabad.

Rakesh Menon, Cohort 2, currently pursuing MBA at IIT Kharagpur

Rudrakshi Shetty, Cohort 1, currently studying at Northern State Medical University, Russia.

Tejasri Nagavati Bogu, Cohort 2, currently working as Software Engineer at JPMC,Hyderabad.

Triveni S, Cohort 2, currently pursuing Bachelor's of Social work from Madras School of Social work

Vikas Pawar, Cohort 2, currently working as a Research Analyst at CRISIL, Pune.

Krishnakumar IP, Cohort 2, currently working as Counselor at Rajagiri College

Swapnil Bagchi, Cohort 2, currently pursuing MBA from University of British Columbia, Canada.

Anjali Tripathi, Cohort 1, currently working as Program Associate at Volunteer for India.

Ishan, Cohort 2, currently working as a Project Scientist at CSIO,Chandigarh.

Pratas Saharia, Cohort 2, currently working as a Freelance Journalist.

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Be a Purposeful Volunteer
Leader

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level and make a lasting impact in your community and beyond? Look no further than VOLSHIP, a highly selective social change-making fellowship brought to you by Volunteer For India and Bhumi.

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A social entrepreneur is someone who creates innovative, sustainable solutions to social problems using entrepreneurial principles. They are driven by a passion for making a positive impact on society and are committed to creating change that lasts.

Social entrepreneurship is the need of the hour because traditional approaches to solving social problems have not been effective in addressing the complex challenges we face today. Social entrepreneurs bring fresh perspectives and innovative approaches to social issues. Moreover, social entrepreneurship is critical in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which are aimed at eradicating poverty, promoting social equality, and ensuring environmental sustainability

Takeaways For A Volship Fellow ?

Students/Graduates

Social Entrepreneurship Kickstart
Develop Leadership Skills
Upskill and Grow your entrepreneurial mindset
Increase employability

Entrepreneurs

Build Entrepreneurial Skills
Exposure To Social Sector
Unique Networking Opportunities & partnerships
Enhance personal brand as socially conscious entrepreneur

Professionals

Develop Leadership Skills & Practical Experience
Gain Hands-On Experience
Expand professional network and build connections
Make A Lasting Impact & sense of purpose

Early Social Leaders

Develop skills and knowledge to scale impact
Expand network and partnerships
Gain new insights and ideas
Gain recognition as a social sector leader

Voices of Our Fellows

My role as a Volship Leader in Sasaram, Bihar, allowed me to witness the powerful impact of the menstrual hygiene project on women's health, dignity, and well-being, shaping my skills as an educator in TFI.

Priti Kumari,

Teach for India Fellow

My time as a Volship Leader taught me the power of resilience during the pandemic. Through supporting the LGBTQ+ community and conducting upskilling programs, I honed my counseling and training abilities, benefiting my work as a psychologist with seafarers.

Glenda D'silva (She/her),

Wellness Officer with Merchant Navy Mumbai

As a Volship leader in waste management in Kochi, I transformed concerns into action by mobilizing youth, conducting awareness sessions, and now lead the Ernakulam District Volunteering team with newfound effectiveness.

Krishnakumar IP,

Counselor, ODIC Project, Supported by Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment.

Volship transformed me personally, fostering a sense of family and leadership while inspiring me to work full-time in social development. It molded me, providing invaluable experiences and helping me find my passion

Krishna Sodha,

Founder, Little4Change Foundation

How Does The Program Work?

Who can apply ?
What do we look for ?
What will you do ?

Young, motivated individual with a passion for social change ? Here's who we're looking for to join VOLSHIP:

Age between 18-30.

Students, working professionals or entrepreneurs.

Fluent in English and the regional language of your city of application.

Able to commit 8 hours per week for a period of 12 weeks.

Physically available in the applied city for the entire Volship period.

Are you committed to dedicating your time and energy to making a real difference in your community

If you answered yes to this question, then you might just be the ideal candidate for the VOLSHIP program! We're looking for individuals who are:

Passionate about volunteering

Knowledgeable about the social issues they want to address

Experienced in leading volunteer projects

Confident in their leadership skills

Skilled at collaborating with others

Committed to making a lasting impact through their time and energy.

Selected as a Volship Lead? Congrats! Here's what's in store for you:

Join the VFI Volship and craft a winning project plan that addresses your city's most pressing social issues.

Over 12 weeks, collaborate with your city team and engage 25+ volunteers(75 volunteers as a 3 member team) in making a tangible impact on your community.

Showcase your leadership skills and successful project outcomes to be considered for selection as a Bhumi Lead in post Volship Journey.

Implement a long-term, impact-driven initiative to continue your community's positive change.

Phase 1 Application

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