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Making a difference … one image at a time

  “Click the change”, our photography contest launched earlier this year, drew in close to 150 entries. The contest set out to achieve two outcomes by tapping into the skills of talented amateur photographers: Creating a bank of royalty free photographs for non profit organizations to use for communicating the impact they create. Recognizing the […]

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No one runs in a Skill Marathon!

iVolunteer Mumbai pioneered the Skill Marathon engagement wherein seventeen volunteer projects were completed out of nineteen. A committed team of seven NGOs (including the hosting organization – iVolunteer) and twenty five Volunteers took part in making the engagement a highly successful one. By drawing inspiration from this length of success the Bangalore counterpart had its […]

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The Need to Volunteer

Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much – Helen Keller Millions of professionals donate their time volunteering that impacts the lives of others, but it turns out volunteering is as good for your career as it is to those you help. Here’s how: Volunteering provides physical and mental rewards. Reduces […]

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We did it!

We served the Volunteering Engagement Celebration with what we are pioneered in; as Volunteering is one of the best ways to learn and put hands on a project. To mark the activity memorable and impactful, team Seva Kendra Calcutta has designed low cost solar lighting solution to disadvantaged households through a responsible and sustainable approach […]

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Crafting for Livelihood – 5th MARCH 2016, Mumbai

Belated Happy Women’s Day, people!! In the nick of time before International Women’s Day, I had the chance to be part of an event organized by iVolunteer, called Crafting for Livelihood on Saturday 5th March at Vile Parle from 10 am to 1 pm, which saw several other volunteers like me, channel their hidden creativity […]

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International Women’s Day Celebrations #IWD2016

A Woman is a symbol of power. God’s finest and beautiful creation without whom no creation is possible.  On the 8th of March, Women’s Day is celebrated as a very special day but why do we need any particular date to celebrate anything. Everyday should be the celebration of Women’s Day in anyway possible.By saving […]

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Entering the Door of Opportunities

On Saturday, 23rd of January, 4th floor of Modi chamber witnessed a unique event of volunteering and became the most happening and interactive place to exchange skills, passion, hope, energy and much more. This unique event was organized by iVolunteer where skilled volunteers from different walks of life came together and worked on a number […]

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A good start for the year 2016!

As millions of people ushered in 2016 with new resolutions, fireworks and parties; we celebrated our New Year in style! A day filled with fun N frolic was organized for the children with SHM at Rebecca Ground, a name well known in the city of Howrah. It was all smiles everywhere when the event kicked […]

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If YOU can’t do good for others, YOU can’t do good for yourself!!

Ejaz Ahmed, is the sub-editor of The Beacon, a Kolkata city based e-magazine promoting art, culture and heritage of Calcutta, essentially bridging the gap between today’s ‘social media’ generation and the plethora of cultural gold mine in the city. He has been associated with British Council Kolkata and Alliance Francais du Bengale. His primary interest is in the field […]

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Trek with a Twist!

On International Volunteer Day, Our volunteers enjoyed a scenic trek to Naigaon’s Chinchoti waterfalls along with a clean-up drive. Joined by Team iVolunteer mumbai, 28 volunteers went on a day-long trek to Chinchoti waterfalls in Naigaon (E), 20- 30 minutes from Chinchoti Phata on the Western Express highway. Recommended for beginners, the moderate trek started from […]