Volunteer

Learn and work alongside the community

We are looking for people who are passionate about working and learning together with Adivasi children, youth and adults across different areas of expertise.

How to take part

If you are interested, kindly go through Looking Inward, Looking Forward and write to us with a little about yourself, why you’d like to volunteer, and your experience, skills and qualifications. Questions are always welcome.

Write to us
A volunteer working alongside children at Vidyodaya

Partner with us

For institutions, trusts & foundations

For over thirty years, partners across India and the world have stood with the children of the Nilgiris. We’d be glad to explore how your organisation can join them.

A proven, community-led model

Thirty years of education designed and run by the Adivasi community, with results to show for it.

Deep roots, real reach

Across 320 villages and four communities, with thousands of children supported each year.

Transparent and accountable

Registered for 12A, 80G, CSR-1 and FCRA, with annual and financial reports in the open.

Some of those who have walked with us

  • Asha for Education
  • Association for India’s Development (AID)
  • Dasra
  • Adivasi-Tee-Projekt
  • Vijay Tanks & Vessels
  • Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers’ Association
  • Plenti
  • Artma Foundation
  • Super Auto Forge
  • SpendeDirekt
  • Tata Trusts
  • The Hilton International Development Trust