Volunteer

Our efforts and accomplishments are made possible with the help of a dedicated network of volunteers from academia, education, industry, and government professions. These individuals graciously donate their time and energy to support the advancement of education in rural India. The breadth of backgrounds and skill sets represented within our team helps us maximize the impact of our resources. However, we need additional motivated individuals to join us. Please take advantage of this opportunity to make a tangible, near-term difference in the lives of students in India. We are always looking for people to get involved. If you are interested in working with us but do not see a suitable role posted please contact info@nanubhai.org.

Summer Fellowship – 2012

Teaching Fellowship – 2012-2013

Spoken English Teacher

The Nanubhai Teaching Internship is an opportunity for passionate, motivated individuals interested in improving rural education in India. Interns live within the rural villages they serve, allowing them to integrate with the community and connect with their students and their students’ parents. Job Responsibilities Teach Spoken English classes to rural Indian students. Assist in Monitoring & Evaluation of Nanubhai programs at our partner schools. Assist Fellows and Senior Fellows with projects and duties as required. Conduct an independent research project which will analyze Nanubhai’s impact and help further our goals in the communities we serve. Examples of past research projects include: conducting surveys about parental attitudes towards our programs, initiating and evaluating a peer-to-peer mentoring program, and coordinating the creation of a 200+ English library. Skills Desired Candidate for a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, or a recent graduate. Classroom teaching experience and/or a valid teaching certificate. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching English or English as a Second Language. International experience. Preference will be given to those with experience living/working in a developing country. Demonstrated interest in the following or related areas: International Education, Educational Policy, Teaching, International Affairs/Policy, Sustainable Development Flexibility and a willingness to adapt to a new diet, culture, and lifestyle. A strong sense of personal responsibility, initiative and the ability to manage your own work. Willingness to both give and receive feedback. Creativity, passion and a sense of purpose. Internship Includes:Housing, Transportation to/from school (if necessary), Two hot meals a day of typical Gujarati cuisine, Internet access, Curriculum resources, on-site training, and continuous professional support and evaluation from experienced American teachers living on-site. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis and the Internship will run through April 2012 (TBD). Ideally, we are looking for someone who can commit to the full length of time, but are willing to consider highly qualified applicants who are restricted by prior commitments. There will be opportunities for travel within India to explore and widen your cultural horizons. Please submit your C.V. and a cover letter detailing your suitability for this position to: apply@nanubhai.org Read about our current fellows’ experiences at http://www.nanubhai.org/blog.

Social Media Volunteer

The Nanubhai Education Foundation is seeking a dynamic and reliable volunteer/intern to assist in our Social Media efforts. Social Media avenues utilized to date include Facebook and Twitter. Our ideal candidate will have knowledge of both those sites from a business/marketing perspective, as well as an interest in expanding our presence to new social media outlets such as SEEP Community, online discussion forums, etc. Job Responsibilities Available to commit 3-4 hours per week dedicated to social media, preferably 30 mins daily Facebook and Tweet daily or every other day about: trends in education or India, Nanubhai events or exciting news, respond to comments Increase our Social Media fan base SkillsKnowledge of Social Media and proven background of producing results Ability to undertake brief research to stay abreast of trends and current events related to education and India. Work well with others, be creative, and passionate!

EdIndia Lead Admissions Consultant and Information Analyst

EdIndia is a project born of the partnership between MIT and the Nanubhai Education Foundation. The project will ultimately create a website aiming to be a platform for professionals, guidance counselors, parents, students and teachers to connect from all over India. The goal is to disseminate information, open up discussion channels, and provide a resource for students to understand the available opportunities and empower rural Indian students with the necessary guidance to choose a college, in the form of both quantitative statistics about schools and qualitative stories, through a forum-based website.  This position will be integral in the collection of pertinent information for the first phase of the website. Job Responsibilities Collect information on how to apply to Indian colleges and universities. Build relationships and partnerships with admissions staff and faculty members at colleges and universities in Gujarat and in India in general Analyze data in preparation for use in web based forum and general reporting to the Nanubhai Education Foundation. Skills Desired Organized work ethic with attention to details and good follow-up. Self-driven leadership in project implementation and innovative approach in data collection and organization. Networking experience or strong interest in learning how to network. No education requirement, but ideal candidate will at least be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree. Please contact edindia@nanubhai.orgfor more information.

Fundraising Coordinator and Grants Researcher

Nanubhai Education Foundation is seeking a Fundraising Coordinator and Grants Researcher to help the Executive Director research, find, and apply to grants. This position is integral to the work of our foundation and will provide the right candidate with great exposure to the world of fundraising. Job Responsibilities Collect information on grants and fundraising opportunities Apply to 2 grants per month Skills Organized work ethic with attention to details and good follow-through Familiarity with search engines and experience conducting research Grant writing experience (a plus) No education requirement, but ideal candidate will at least be in the process of completing an undergraduate degree. Please email info@nanubhai.orgwith resume and cover letter.

Website/Graphics Volunteer

Nanubhai is looking for a virtual volunteer to help us maintain our website and also perform other  graphics tasks. Our website has recently been updated and moved to word press and we are seeking help in formatting, training members of the team on updating the site. This role could also be extended to a longer term Website/Graphics role , extending to other projects depending on the availability and skills of the person Skills Familiarity with Word Press Knowledge of Graphic Design for website, online use. Ability to work virtually and communicate effectively with the rest of the Marketing team. Please contact: alpa@nanubhai.orgfor more information.