Introduction
What does it really mean to volunteer?
For some, it’s showing up at a local event. For others, it’s offering strategic expertise to a nonprofit. At Global Action on Poverty (GAP), volunteering is not about doing charity — it’s about co-building solutions to poverty with those on the frontlines.
Who Can Volunteer?
GAP welcomes volunteers across categories:
- Professional experts (legal, design, strategy)
- Coaches and mentors
- Students and interns
- On-ground event volunteers
- Digital micro-volunteers
What It Looks Like
- A UX designer from Mumbai redesigns a Changemaker’s website
- A finance analyst helps build a sustainable pricing model
- A student team documents a field project for visibility
- A language volunteer translates toolkits into Kannada
Voices from the Field
Sana (Coach):
“I thought I was helping her scale. But I learned more about resilience from my Changemaker than I gave her.”
Dev (Legal Volunteer):
“I spent 6 hours helping draft an MoU. That MoU helped a local nonprofit secure a ₹15 lakh grant. Worth every minute.”
Why Volunteers Stay
Most GAP volunteers return year after year. Why?
- Deep purpose alignment
- Exposure to India’s real heroes
- Learning across cultures
- A sense of community
How to Start
GAP’s “Serve” platform makes it easy:
- Apply via a short form
- Choose type & duration
- Get matched to a need
- Join orientation call
- Begin impact!
Conclusion
In a world where time is currency, giving yours to something meaningful is powerful. GAP volunteers don’t just help — they co-create, support, and grow with Changemakers.
Ready to serve? The journey starts with a single click. But the change lasts forever.
