Being a #GENVOLUNTEER
Volunteers play a crucial role in supporting Generation India’s learners. We leverage the strengths of our volunteer community as they share their professional experiences, helping to equip learners with essential skills while also growing personally through meaningful contributions to society. Together, we go further.
Learner Testimonials
“Attending the mock interview session was an incredibly valuable experience for me. The instructor provided clear guidance on interview preparation, including how to ask insightful questions and craft a concise, skills-focused resume. The mock interviews gave me the chance to practice in a realistic setting, with detailed feedback that helped me refine my approach. Participating in breakout rooms, where we took on different roles, deepened my understanding of the interview process from various perspectives. Overall, this session has boosted my confidence and significantly prepared me for future job interviews”
–Divyanshu Nautiyal, Junior Full Stack Developer Program, on his experience with a mock-interview session by a volunteer
“The guest session was an incredibly insightful experience that truly transformed my approach to interviews. The instructor’s thoughtful and patient guidance helped me understand where I needed to improve, and her personalized feedback boosted my confidence. Her ability to simplify the interview process and provide practical, step-by-step guidance was exactly what I needed to feel more prepared and assured. The way she shared practical tips and insights made even the most complex questions feel manageable. This session has genuinely improved my skills and made me feel more ready to take on real-world opportunities.”
-Shivam Saner, Junior Full Stack Developer Program, on his experience with a guest session by a volunteer
Volunteer Roles
1) Guest Lectures
Our volunteering engagement aims to acquaint and prepare learners for work environments, job interviews, and various scenarios by leveraging volunteers’ professional abilities and experiences.
Volunteers can participate in our skill-share volunteering programme by delivering guest lectures on topics essential for learners entering the workforce for the first time, such as Money Management, Professionalism at Workplace, Managing Personal Obligations, and Adapting to Change.
COMMITMENT
Volunteers are provided pre-reading materials, and expected to attend a 1-hour onboarding session (one-time), with the goal to build the knowledge and skills that are most critical to successfully engage with a Generation cohort, followed by volunteering sessions of 2 hours each.
LOCATION
Virtual
2) Mock Interviews
Volunteers can facilitate mock interviews, helping learners in our tech programmes, build confidence and improve their technique for their first job interviews.
During a one-hour online session, volunteers meet a batch of Generation learners, work with them on practice questions, and provide invaluable feedback on interview techniques.
COMMITMENT
Volunteers are provided pre-reading materials and expected to attend a 1-hour briefing session (one-time), followed by sessions of 1 hour each
LOCATION
Virtual
3) Technical Sessions
Our tech programmes seek to train learners in entry-level roles of Full Stack Development and Cloud Support. Volunteers with a technical background can conduct sessions to help learners understand the practical application of various softwares and address technical questions.
COMMITMENT
Volunteers are provided pre-reading materials and expected to attend a 1-hour briefing session (one-time), followed by sessions of 1 hour each
LOCATION
Virtual
