Volunteer Placement
Fellows are placed for nine months as full-time volunteers with AJWS partner NGOs based on their interests, skills and the needs of NGOs. AJWS partners with NGOs working at the intersection of international development and human rights, addressing issues such as women's empowerment, civil society building, economic development, public health, education and sustainable agriculture.
Fellows may be placed in a location close to other fellows or in a location where no other fellows are serving. Applicants may express a preference in this regard. Fellows from all locations gather for group programming throughout their assignments.
Volunteer placements focus on providing NGOs with direct services while seeking to support the long-term development of the organizations. Fellows are matched with NGOs after acceptance to the fellowship.
Past volunteer assignments include:
- Assistance with public relations and fundraising materials for an organization that works to raise HIV/AIDS awareness amongst sex-workers in Mumbai, India;
- Assistance with the development of business plans for an NGO that organizes women's micro-credit groups in the Indian state of Maharashtra;
- Computer training and database development for an organization that works to reduce maternal and child mortality in Mumbai, India;
- Website development and design for an organization that works to promote the rights of tribal groups in the Indian state of Gujarat.
