Serving others is the path to human liberation.
Volunteers are the foundation of Kalpavriksha’s work.
Volunteers who believe that the welfare of all people is in their own interest are moving the world toward the kind of world our sages and great sages wanted to create. So, your contribution is needed for humanity; you are welcome.
You can join as a doctor, engineer, lawyer, online, or offline, however you wish, and you can move toward making the world a better place.
Get the company of fellow seekers.
Achieve mental peace.
Make progress in your spiritual practice.
Grow your love for nature.
VOLUNTEER
One-Task Volunteer
A one-task volunteer takes full responsibility for one task. After completing it, they can take on the responsibility for another task if they wish. By completing one task at a time, they can succeed in doing many services and can serve well even by giving less time.
Management Volunteer
This type of volunteer is also called a ‘Management Volunteer’ or ‘Administrative Volunteer.’ Their work is not to do physical labor directly but to help with the management and administration of a project or organization. Their work includes:
* Planning: Preparing the blueprint for a program and organizing all the work.
* Coordination: Establishing coordination between different teams and people.
* Fundraising: Running campaigns to raise donations and funds.
* Record-keeping: Keeping records of volunteer hours, project progress, and other data.
* Communication: Improving communication between the organization and the public.
Hourly Volunteer
This type of volunteer works for a few hours at their convenience. They are of two types:
* Micro-volunteering: These are very small, one-time tasks that may take a few minutes to an hour to complete. For example, sharing an NGO’s social media post, participating in an online survey, reading a few pages of a book and making notes, or proofreading a short article.
* Short-term volunteering: This involves a specific task for a few hours or days. For example, helping at a one-day blood donation camp or working as a guide for a few hours for a special event
Daily Volunteer
This type of volunteer works on a project that lasts all day or for several days. These are often part of a major campaign. For example:
* Disaster Relief: Helping to deliver food, clothes, and medicines for several days after a natural disaster.
* Construction Projects: Helping to build a house for a needy person for several days.
* Annual Events: Working for a whole day or a whole weekend for an annual fair or festival.
Volunteer at Home
As the name suggests, this type of volunteering can be done from home. This is very convenient for people who cannot go anywhere physically or have limited time. It includes:
* Telephone or video calls: Talking to lonely elders or teaching students over the phone.
* Online Administration: Managing an organization’s database or replying to emails.
* Creative Work: Designing posters, building websites, or writing content for social media.
Digital Volunteer
This is also known as Virtual Volunteering or e-Volunteering. It is also a type of ‘volunteering from home,’ but it is entirely based on the internet and digital devices. It often requires special skills.
* Website Creation: Creating a website for a small NGO.
* Social Media Management: Running social media accounts for a social campaign.
* Online Tutoring: Teaching children or adults online or helping them with their projects.
* Data Analysis: Analyzing an organization’s data and preparing reports.
By doing all these types of volunteer work, you not only help society but also learn many new skills and connect with new people.