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Volunteer
Join our network of 1,200+ active volunteers and contribute your time to programs across 42 communities. No prior experience needed — just passion.
Join the Movement
Be a part of the change
"Young people are the heart, voice, and driving force behind the social change we work toward.”
1,200+
Volunteers
320+
Interns
50K+
Hours given
Open roles
6 ways
Communities
42
Ways to Join
Choose your role in change
Every contribution matters — pick the path that fits your time, skills, and goals.
Intern With Us
Gain real-world experience in social impact. Work alongside field teams on live programs for 3–6 months.
Become a Member
Get exclusive access to events, training workshops, and our growing alumni network of changemakers.
Donate
Every rupee funds a youth-led program. Your contribution directly expands our reach into underserved communities.
Collaborate
Partner with us as an organisation, school, or CSR initiative. Co-design programs that create mutual community impact.
Invite Our Founders
Invite our founders to speak at your college, corporate event, or community forum. We share stories, learnings, and insights from years of youth-led social impact work.
Avg. satisfaction rate
97%
Why Join Us?
More than just volunteering
Being part of Sarthi means growing alongside the communities you serve — personally, professionally, and collectively.
Real-world impact from day one
Build crucial transferrable skills such as communication skills, organisational & leadership management, teamwork & collaboration, empathy & cultural sensitivity, adaptability & resilience.
Structured skill development
YSF offers an excellent platform for you to gain exposure to not only social issues and grassroot challenges, but also the workings of a social impact initiative.
A network of 1,200+ changemakers
Boost your level of self-confidence & self-esteem in new environment, with diverse people and challenging situations.
Certified and recognised work
Network & make new connections!
Career-defining experience
Elevate your profile with the experience of volunteering and internships, and increase your prospects of selection in a college within India or abroad, or for employment prospects.
Be part of a shared story
Become a part of the movement advocating for issues that matter!
Voices From Our Community
Hear it from those who showed up
"Volunteering with Sarthi was the most formative six months of my life. I ran workshops for 80 students and came back with more skills than I gave."
Riya Kapoor
Volunteer, 2023 · Delhi
"My internship here was nothing like a corporate placement. I co-designed a real program, tracked outcomes, and saw direct community response — all in 3 months."
Aryan Dubey
Intern, 2024 · Pune
"As a CSR partner, Sarthi gave us full visibility into how our funds were used. The impact reports were detailed, honest, and genuinely compelling."
Smita Nair
Corporate Partner · Mumbai
Our Reach
Numbers that prove collective action works
150+
Colleges & Institutions
Partnerships with schools and universities
1,200+
Active Volunteers
Across 42 communities and counting
320+
Interns Trained
With certified field experience
50K+
Hours Contributed
Of community-led service time
Become a Volunteer
Give your time. Multiply the impact.
“Whether you have an hour or a special skill to share, there’s a place for you here. Volunteer and make your impact count.”
- You get a Certificate of Volunteering!
- Spend time for a cause
- Break the monotony in your routine and engage in something meaningful
- Add to your volunteering experience
Open spots
200+
Next intake
Rolling admissions
Duration
3–6 months
Interns trained
320+
Intern With Us
Build skills that classrooms can't teach
“Gain hands-on experience while making a meaningful impact. Grow your skills and help drive change where it matters most.”
Certification
All interns get a certificate after completing their committed duration of work
Letter of Recommendation
Earn a Letter of Recommendation from the Founders upon extraordinary performance
Skills
Get trained in relevant skills by team leaders.
Communications & Design
Tell our story through content, social media, and visual design.
Collaborate & Partner
Build something to impact
Join forces with us to shape the next generation through collective action and shared responsibility.
Youth development is a shared responsibility — and meaningful change happens when we work together.
We invite experts, professionals, businesses, educators, and changemakers to collaborate with us by contributing your time, talent, resources, and expertise.
Whether through mentorship, skill-building, funding, materials, or strategic guidance, your partnership can help expand opportunities for young people.
Together, we can align our strengths, amplify our impact, and build a future where every young person has the support and opportunities they deserve.
Be more than a contributor — be a co-creator of change. Together, we can accelerate youth potential and build the future we want to see.
Who can collaborate
ExpertsProfessionalsBusinessesEducatorsChangemakers
How you can contribute
MentorshipSkill-buildingFundingMaterialsStrategic guidance
"At the intersection of expertise and purpose, collaboration becomes the most powerful tool for sustainable, socially just change."
Invite Our Founders
Bring real-world changemaking to your campus
Bring lived experience, bold conversations, and real-world changemaking to your campus — invite our founders to ignite purpose-driven leadership in your students.
Bring real-world changemaking into your campus.
Our founders deliver engaging, experience-driven sessions on youth leadership, social impact careers, navigating challenges in the development sector, and building purpose-driven pathways.
Through honest stories, practical insights, and interactive dialogue, they equip young people with clarity, courage, and actionable direction.
Invite them to spark ideas, shift mindsets, and inspire the next generation of changemakers.
Key focus areas
Social actionSustainable changeMeaningful changePurpose-driven leadershipWork in partnership with youthHuman rightsDignitySocially just
Sessions are tailored to your audience — students, educators, or young professionals navigating their purpose-driven path.