suggestions for joining an NGO

bhasdi

Friends,

This was my last attempt at civil services. I am hopeful of getting a call this year and planning to prepare for interview while also being engaged at some work.

I do not wish to join the corporate sector straight away. I have studied things quite passionately during the preparation and want to live with this idealist state of mind, at least for few more years.

I want to utilize next few months in learning ropes in some NGO and then take a call whether I have the ability to pursue this as a lifelong work. In this context, I wish to know if you know some NGO where I can learn how to start, how to get funds, how to set up systems, get people etc.

My dilemma is this: I could have volunteered with teach for India etc but the issue is they will attach me with a fellow and I will not be able to get a broad view. Hence, where and how should I look for it. Please note that it is a crucial time for me as after 4-5 months, if I do not feel confident, I ll embrace corporate world.

If some of you can share experiences which can help me in taking decision, I ll be obliged.

PS: I live in Delhi, aged 30, have MBA with ivy league of India (did not want to write this, but thought brief biodata may be needed) and willing to volunteer 24*7 if my needs are fulfilled.

Orange

You might want to work with Bachpan bachao andolan, or Shakti vahini. There are more NGOs working for different issues. Find the issue that touches you the most then search for it on internet. You'll find some NGOs working in that sector.

kaaliyo

@bhasdi
check youth alliance , quite young , works for youth devedevelopment sector . you will definitely get a chance to explore your self personally in what you mentioned.

Goodboy

@orange
How to contact bachpan bachao... Do u know what kind of work one is expected to do there?

Goodboy

@bhasdi
I am planning to join tfi as voluteer to assist fellows
It sounds allright to me.
But I am trying to get some info abt project jobs in tfi.
U may luk at dem too.

kaaliyo

@goodboy
Their is very very basic confined to elementary teaching .Although its up to standard but scope is limited in terms of exposure.

Goodboy

@ kaaliyo
Yes u r right
I am interested in elementary teaching .
I have experience of teaching at natianal service scheme of my college.
But would anyone suggest how exactly to get better exposure through mainstream ngos

bhasdi

@orange, @kaaliyo, @Goodboy

Thanks guys for your suggestions.....i ll search on them and see what can work for me.......