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Impact Volunteering- 26th June 13, Pune

A lot of us in the NGO sector wish we had access to more talent and skills that would enable us to communicate our work better, have nicer websites, have better knowledge of how to use social media, know what technologies to use…these skills are hard to find and even harder to pay for. We […]

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A Colourful Month

If I had to describe my first month in India in one word it would be colourful. From the moment I stepped off the plane in Delhi I have experienced a sensory overload of noises, smells, and the most brilliant colours. From the beautiful spices and fruits lining the streets, to the women’s kurtas and […]

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In conversation with an overseas volunteer, Mrs Padma Herur (Doctor, Health Manager)

Tell us something about yourself and where are you currently volunteering? I am a medical doctor from India, with one year Post graduation training in Obstetrics & Gynaecology and Master degree in Public Health (Mahidol University, Bangkok). Since July 2012 I have been with VSO as Sexual and Reproductive Health adviser for two local NGOs […]

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Celebrate, reward and promote volunteering in India

The first ever iVolunteer Awards ceremony was held in Mumbai on April 8, 2013. The awards identify the champions leading the volunteering movement in India, recognize the contribution of volunteers and organisations that enable volunteering; and aim to celebrate, reward and promote volunteering in India. Nandita Das, Actor Director with a fiery passion for social change was Guest […]