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NGOs have been a part of India for many years looking to shape Indian society and propel it towards sustainability. Their objectives help to improve society and the people volunteering get a sense of fulfilment by helping society create a wholesome environment for growth and development.
What NGOs are and their Importance in Society?
on-government organisations are charitable organisations that operate independently of the government and work towards addressing social, economic, environmental and humanitarian issues existing within society. The prevalence of NGOs in India is a conscious step individuals take to better society and incorporate a sense of community within the country helping the less fortunate in fields of education, healthcare, wellness, infrastructure, environmental protection, disaster management, etc.
Step-by-Step Guide: How Can I Join an NGO?
Volunteering at an NGO is a great way to spend your free time as it gives people a sense of fulfilment and helps the underprivileged and less fortunate members of society. Mentioned below is a step-by-step guide to joining an NGO that operates within your areas of interest.
- To find the NGO that drives your interests it is important to recognise your passion and work towards identifying NGOs operating within those fields. Once you have discerned your path you can move on to the next step.
- You need to conduct thorough research on NGOs that align with your interests. Reviewing their mission, goals and projects is an important step. All this research can be conducted online through company websites and social media. Local directories can also be a great help.
- Your enrollment application is the next step. To ensure a strong application you need to understand the needs of the NGO. This requires you to highlight your passion for the cause, skills, and prior achievements.
- Sending your application to various NGOs either through company websites or through networking with the right people is the next step on the agenda.
- After your application has been accepted, a few NGOs (especially those running on a small scale) may hire you as a volunteer or an employee, but large-scale NGOs will conduct an interview session which will lead to your selection.
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Benefits of Volunteering with NGOs
Volunteering at an NGO is a completely different experience filled with real-life challenges and the opportunity to work with a variety of people. Some of the benefits of volunteering at NGOs have been briefly mentioned in this next segment.
- Volunteering with NGOs gives a great sense of purpose to people especially as you are helping towards the betterment of your society.
- Volunteer work is a very productive outlet for spending your time.
- Such work enables you to gain experience that will not only boost your CV but also allow you to network and connect with better opportunities.
- The learning curve in volunteer work is immense as you learn more about your abilities and your propensity to deal with serious societal issues. It helps increase your awareness of sociocultural aspects, engages your intellect and builds you as an individual.
FAQs about How Can I Join NGO
Q1. Do I need specific qualifications to join an NGO?
This completely depends on what kind of role you are applying for within the institution. Teaching jobs may require a certain education qualification but helping with clerical work may not. All in all, volunteer work at NGOs applies to a broad section of society enabling many people to apply for a variety of positions.
Q2. What types of roles are available within an NGO?
There are a variety of roles within an NGO such as:
- Advocacy.
- Administration.
- Fundraising.
- Accounting.
- Volunteer work.
- Program management.
- Research and Development.
- Communications.
- Creative management and Innovation.
Q3. Is it possible to work for an NGO remotely?
Yes, many NGOs offer the option of working remotely and this is completely dependent on your role in the NGO. For example, if you are involved with research or communications you might be eligible for remote work. But if you are involved in ground-level work such as volunteering and administration you may not get the option.
Q4. What should I expect from my first experience working with an NGO?
As a first-time experience working with an NGO, you will have an orientation followed by a training program. You will be mentored through your work and will be provided with many opportunities to collaborate and build your experience. As a first experience, you may have to deal with many challenges and you can overcome them either over time or through experience. All in all, the entire experience is usually very rewarding as your contribution benefits society and through this experience, you will learn how to network and pick up better opportunities.
Q5. Can students or fresh graduates join an NGO?
Yes, students and fresh graduates can apply to join NGOs even though their roles will be restricted within the institution either due to age or lack of experience.
Conclusion
On a concluding note, volunteer work is a pious deed that is highly rewarding to both society and the individuals involved in this work. Joining an NGO requires true zeal and the rest is pretty much a step-by-step procedure.
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