CHENNAI
BHUMI
Change today…Change tomorrow
About
Bhumi is one of India’s largest youth-driven volunteering organizations, dedicated to advancing education, community welfare, and environmental conservation with a focus on financial transparency. The organisation is committed to meaningful change through volunteering, aiming to empower individuals to reshape conversations with their voices and stories. Last year, Bhumi engaged over 90,000 volunteers in various initiatives aligned with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.
SOCIAL IMPACT
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Years of voluntary service
20000
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Volunteers engaged this year
CURRENT VOLUNTEERING PROGRAMMES
Teach underprivileged children in shelter homes across the country
Provide holistic education and support for sustainable livelihoods through weekend classes in subjects like English, Math, Science, Arts, and Life-Skills.
- Duration of service: 6 months
- Commitment per week: 3 hours
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Bengaluru, Chennai, Trichy, Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Patna, Pune
Make an impact through civic engagement
Lead volunteer-driven projects, promoting environmental, animal, and community welfare across their city.
- Club model
- Club volunteer: Participate in club events for 8 to 10 hours per month
- Club member: Commit to 12 hours per month for at least 6 months
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Bengaluru, Chennai, Coimbatore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kochi, Kanyakumari, Kolkata, Mumbai, Nashik, New Delhi, Patna, Pune, Trichy
Educate students on eco-friendly living
Teach environment-related topics to government school children through hands-on activities.
- Duration of service: 3 - 5 months
- Commitment per week: 2 hours
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6 pm
Monday to Friday - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Chennai, Trichy, Coimbatore, Bengaluru, Pune, Patna, Kolkata, Delhi, Hyderabad.
Organise workshops on climate change for school students
Lead experiment-based workshops in schools to teach students about the climate crisis and empower them to take action.
- Duration of service: 1 day
- Commitment per week: 2 hours
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday to Friday - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Chennai, Delhi, Pune, Mumbai, Patna, Bangalore, Trichy, Coimbatore
Help students develop talents in STEM-related areas
Teach students in government schools, lead experiment-based workshops, and empower them through hands-on learning in Science, Math, and Engineering.
- Duration of service: 3 - 5 months
- Commitment per week: 8 - 9 hours
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Monday to Friday - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Chennai
Bhumi's Fellowship Volunteering program - Classroom support
Bhumi’s Fellowship program offers volunteers a hands-on role in supporting whole-school transformation. Teach subjects like English and Math, prepare TLMs, and assist with assessments.
- Duration of service: 2 months
- Commitment per week: 2 - 3 hours
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Any 3 Weekdays - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Chennai, Coimbatore and Trichy
Bhumi's Fellowship Volunteering program - Project implementation
Under Bhumi’s Fellowship program, help plan and execute school events, extracurriculars, and projects
- Duration of service: 2 months
- Commitment per week: 2 - 3 hours
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Working hours: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Any 3 Weekdays - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Chennai, Coimbatore and Trichy
Bhumi's Fellowship Volunteering program - Community engagement
Under Bhumi's Fellowship program, collaborate with teachers, mobilize the community, and engage students in group activities that foster holistic development.
- Duration of service: 1 year
- Commitment per month: 1 day (2 hours)
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Working hours: 12:00 pm onwards
First Friday of every month - In person or remote: In person
- Location: Trichy
** Please note: Bhumi Fellowship Volunteering is an umbrella program comprising 3 activities namely - Classroom support, Project implementation and Community engagement. Volunteers signing up for this program will participate in all 3 activities.
Communication skills
Volunteers should possess basic communication skills in English and the regional language to effectively engage with students, teachers, and community members. Strong interpersonal skills will help in collaborating and organizing school events and activities.
Experience
- Volunteers for STEM and science-based programs should have a background in Science or Robotics.
- For all other programs, no prior experience is needed. The Bhumi team will provide comprehensive training and guidance to ensure volunteers are well-prepared for their roles.
WANT to make a difference?
Support the cause with a meaningful one-time donation or commit to a recurring donation for continuous impact.
NGO coordinator
Kathampari Ezhilarasu
Phone
+91 8754413255
Email
contact@bhumi.ngo
Office address
3/2, Karpaga Vinayagar Koil Street, Alandur, Chennai 600016