Volunteer for India

Fosters nationwide volunteerism and empowers communities to address social issues collaboratively, promoting inclusive development and societal responsibility

  • Bronze Certified 2023
  • 80G
  • 12A
  • CSR-1
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Financials

  • 2024

    Total Income
    Rs.830,279
    Total Expenses
    Rs.609,775
    Non Program Expenses
    Rs.272,390
    Program Expenses
    Rs.337,385
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Geographies Served

Programs

Impact Metrics

  • Through 571 Fellows and Leaders, Volunteer for India Has Engaged 32,209 Volunteers, Impacted 144,824 Lives, Contributed 273,342 Volunteer Hours.

    Program Name

    Volship Fellowship

    Year-wise Metrics

Leadership Team

  • Gautham Ravindran

    Co - Founder & Chief Executive Officer

  • Ramalingam Natarajan

    Co - Founder

Demographics & Structure

  • Organisation Strength

    None

Registration Details

  • PAN Card

    ABMAS6381G

  • Registration Number

    TVM/TC/45/2021

  • CSR Form 1

    CSR00080833

  • 80G

    ABMAS6381GF20231

  • 12A

    ABMAS6381GE20214

  • FCRA

    Not Available

About

  • Headquarters

    Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala

  • Since

    2021

Impact

Since its inception, Volunteer for India (VFI) has been a transformative force in the realm of volunteerism, creating widespread impact across communities and inspiring a new generation of changemakers. Through its flagship initiative, the Volship Fellowship, VFI has recruited 571 fellows and leaders, who have driven meaningful change at the grassroots level. This passionate group of leaders has mobilized over 32,209 volunteers across India, collectively dedicating 273,342 hours towards impactful causes. Together, they have touched the lives of 144,824 beneficiaries through 1,191 events and collaborated with 429 partner organizations to amplify the impact. The numbers reflect VFI’s remarkable reach, but the real stories bring its impact to life. From environmental clean-ups on India’s coastlines to educational initiatives for underprivileged children, and awareness campaigns on health and nutrition, VFI’s efforts have reached diverse communities. In Chennai, VFI fellows organized a beach cleanup that not only cleared hundreds of kilograms of waste but inspired local residents to take regular action for cleaner shores. In rural Maharashtra, a fellow launched health camps and awareness sessions on anemia, benefiting hundreds of young women with critical health information. Each story reflects the ripple effect VFI has created—empowering volunteers, uplifting communities, and inspiring countless people to contribute toward a more inclusive, compassionate India. Volunteer for India continues to build a stronger ecosystem for volunteerism, showing that every hour, every volunteer, and every initiative has the power to transform lives and drive sustainable change.

Vision and Mission

The vision is to promote volunteerism as a national value in India. The mission is to transform India through volunteerism by enabling every Indian to volunteer for social betterment.

Political & Religious Declarations

  • Political Affiliation

  • Religious Affiliation

Location

  • Headquarters

    TC 7/1200, Chittatinkara, Vattiyoorkavu P.O., Thiruvanathapuram, Kerala

    Directions
  • Offices in Cities

Other Details

  • Type

    Non-profit

  • Sub Type

    Society

Technology Adoption

  • SOC 2 Compliant

    No

  • Financial Management

  • Beneficiary Management