Volunteer With Us School of Second Chances

Pune - India

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Volunteer With Us - School of Second Chances

Location - Pune India

About SOSC -

School of Second Chances is NavGurukuls residential program for women survivors of trauma. Through our Super Chef course in Pune women spend 6-12 months learning culinary skills digital literacy English and building the confidence to create independent futures.

Our learners come from shelter homes survivors of violence and those whove faced significant adversity. Were not just teaching cookingwere creating pathways to transformation community and real second chances.

Why Volunteer

Make a difference. Work directly with learners and see tangible change happen. This isnt administrative workyoull be shaping programs and supporting women as they rebuild their lives.

Learn by doing. Gain hands-on experience in areas like trauma-informed communication community building social entrepreneurship and program development etc.

Grow with us. We support our volunteers with training mentorship and guidance. Strong volunteers can transition into paid roles with us or within the broader NavGurukul network.

Build meaningful connections. Work alongside passionate people learn from incredible women with powerful stories and be part of a community working toward real change.

Volunteer Opportunities -

Business Development - Food Truck

What youll do:

Help launch and grow our student-run food truck initiative
Support with menu development pricing strategy and location planning
Create marketing campaigns and build customer base
Manage partnerships with events colleges and corporate clients
Help with operations logistics and customer feedback systems
Support students in running the business day-to-day

Good fit if you -

Want hands-on experience building something from the ground up
Enjoy marketing operations or entrepreneurship
Are studying business hospitality food management or related fields
Love the idea of a social enterprise where students are learning while earning
Have ideas about branding growth or customer engagement

Commitment: Flexible 4-6 hours/week mix of remote work and on-ground support

Communication & Social Media

What youll do:

Create engaging content for Instagram Facebook and LinkedIn
Tell learners stories through posts reels and blogs (with their consent)
Help with fundraising campaigns and donor communications
Manage our online presence and community engagement

Good fit if you:

Have strong writing or content creation skills
Understand social media and what makes content engaging
Care about ethical storytelling and representation
Are studying media communications design or have relevant experience

Commitment: 4-6 hours/week remote-friendly with campus visits for content creation

Student Mentorship

What youll do:

Meet regularly (in-person or virtual) with 1-2 learners
Listen encourage and support them through challenges
Help with goal-setting and thinking through future paths
Be a consistent supportive presence throughout their journey

Good fit if you:

Are a good listener and genuinely interested in supporting others
Understand that mentorship is about showing up not having all the answers
Can commit to consistency over at least 6 months
Are studying psychology social work or simply have empathy and patience

Commitment: 2-3 hours/week minimum 6 months in-person preferred

Creative Facilitators

Were looking for volunteers to lead workshops or regular sessions in creative domains. These sessions build confidence support healing and strengthen community.

Areas we need:

Music - Voice instruments group singing or music therapy approaches

Dance - Any styleclassical folk contemporary Bollywood or movement therapy

Theatre - Acting improv storytelling or drama for confidence-building

Arts & Crafts - Painting drawing textile arts or expressive arts

Wellness - Yoga meditation breathwork or fitness activities

Games & Play - Team building sports or recreational activities

What youll do:

Facilitate workshops or regular sessions in your area
Create safe inclusive spaces for exploration and expression
Focus on process and joy rather than perfection
Adapt activities to learners comfort levels and interests

Good fit if you:

Have skill or training in any of these areas (formal or informal)
Believe in creativity as a tool for healing and confidence
Can create trauma-informed non-judgmental spaces
Want facilitation experience in a supportive environment

Commitment: Flexibleone-time workshops monthly sessions or regular weekly classes

What You Need

Based in or near Pune with ability to visit our Lohegaon campus
Reliable and able to commit to your proposed schedule
Open to learning trauma-informed approaches (well provide training)
Respectful of learners privacy dignity and diverse backgrounds
Background verification required for student-facing roles

What We Offer

Training in trauma-informed practices and program development
Mentorship and support from our experienced team
Certificate of volunteering and reference letters
Skills and experience that strengthen your resume
Potential pathway to paid roles or placements within SOSC or NavGurukul
Connection to a meaningful mission and passionate community
And yes really good food

If youre wondering whether youre qualified enoughif this work resonates with you and youre willing to learn with curiosity you probably are. Come as you are and well learn and grow together.

Email us at for any questions or ideas!

Volunteer With Us - School of Second ChancesLocation - Pune IndiaAbout SOSC -School of Second Chances is NavGurukuls residential program for women survivors of trauma. Through our Super Chef course in Pune women spend 6-12 months learning culinary skills digital literacy English and building the con...

Volunteer With Us - School of Second Chances

Location - Pune India

About SOSC -

Why Volunteer

Make a difference. Work directly with learners and see tangible change happen. This isnt administrative workyoull be shaping programs and supporting women as they rebuild their lives.

Learn by doing. Gain hands-on experience in areas like trauma-informed communication community building social entrepreneurship and program development etc.

Grow with us. We support our volunteers with training mentorship and guidance. Strong volunteers can transition into paid roles with us or within the broader NavGurukul network.

Build meaningful connections. Work alongside passionate people learn from incredible women with powerful stories and be part of a community working toward real change.

Volunteer Opportunities -

Business Development - Food Truck

What youll do:

Help launch and grow our student-run food truck initiative
Support with menu development pricing strategy and location planning
Create marketing campaigns and build customer base
Manage partnerships with events colleges and corporate clients
Help with operations logistics and customer feedback systems
Support students in running the business day-to-day

Good fit if you -

Want hands-on experience building something from the ground up
Enjoy marketing operations or entrepreneurship
Are studying business hospitality food management or related fields
Love the idea of a social enterprise where students are learning while earning
Have ideas about branding growth or customer engagement

Commitment: Flexible 4-6 hours/week mix of remote work and on-ground support

Communication & Social Media

What youll do:

Create engaging content for Instagram Facebook and LinkedIn
Tell learners stories through posts reels and blogs (with their consent)
Help with fundraising campaigns and donor communications
Manage our online presence and community engagement

Good fit if you:

Have strong writing or content creation skills
Understand social media and what makes content engaging
Care about ethical storytelling and representation
Are studying media communications design or have relevant experience

Commitment: 4-6 hours/week remote-friendly with campus visits for content creation

Student Mentorship

What youll do:

Meet regularly (in-person or virtual) with 1-2 learners
Listen encourage and support them through challenges
Help with goal-setting and thinking through future paths
Be a consistent supportive presence throughout their journey

Good fit if you:

Are a good listener and genuinely interested in supporting others
Understand that mentorship is about showing up not having all the answers
Can commit to consistency over at least 6 months
Are studying psychology social work or simply have empathy and patience

Commitment: 2-3 hours/week minimum 6 months in-person preferred

Creative Facilitators

Were looking for volunteers to lead workshops or regular sessions in creative domains. These sessions build confidence support healing and strengthen community.

Areas we need:

Music - Voice instruments group singing or music therapy approaches

Dance - Any styleclassical folk contemporary Bollywood or movement therapy

Theatre - Acting improv storytelling or drama for confidence-building

Arts & Crafts - Painting drawing textile arts or expressive arts

Wellness - Yoga meditation breathwork or fitness activities

Games & Play - Team building sports or recreational activities

What youll do:

Facilitate workshops or regular sessions in your area
Create safe inclusive spaces for exploration and expression
Focus on process and joy rather than perfection
Adapt activities to learners comfort levels and interests

Good fit if you:

Have skill or training in any of these areas (formal or informal)
Believe in creativity as a tool for healing and confidence
Can create trauma-informed non-judgmental spaces
Want facilitation experience in a supportive environment

Commitment: Flexibleone-time workshops monthly sessions or regular weekly classes

What You Need

Based in or near Pune with ability to visit our Lohegaon campus
Reliable and able to commit to your proposed schedule
Open to learning trauma-informed approaches (well provide training)
Respectful of learners privacy dignity and diverse backgrounds
Background verification required for student-facing roles

What We Offer

Training in trauma-informed practices and program development
Mentorship and support from our experienced team
Certificate of volunteering and reference letters
Skills and experience that strengthen your resume
Potential pathway to paid roles or placements within SOSC or NavGurukul
Connection to a meaningful mission and passionate community
And yes really good food

If youre wondering whether youre qualified enoughif this work resonates with you and youre willing to learn with curiosity you probably are. Come as you are and well learn and grow together.

Email us at for any questions or ideas!