Manager - Volunteers

About the Role

The Volunteer Manager will be responsible for driving the strategy, planning, and execution of Bhumi's volunteer engagement initiatives through Bhumi Clubs. The role demands a strong people leader who can build systems, develop volunteer leaders, and inspire a culture of active citizenship.

About the Program:

Bhumi is building one of India’s largest volunteer movements. By 2030, we aim to engage 10 lakh volunteers through Bhumi Clubs, a grassroots movement of volunteers and leaders enabling hyperlocal contributions to their own communities. Every Bhumi volunteer is a changemaker, and an active citizen working toward a better India.

Roles & Responsibilities of Programme Manager

• Maximise volunteer engagement through well-designed events, scaled campaigns, and consistent local club activities.
• Improve volunteer retention by fostering a sense of purpose, recognition, and meaningful connections.
• Build a strong pipeline of community and volunteer leaders through structured leadership development.
• Sustainably scale the volunteer movement across geographies through partnerships, systems, and data-driven decisions.

Preferred Education Qualification / Experience:

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in any relevant field or a fellowship
• Minimum 3 years of Volunteering experience and community engagement.
• Minimum 2 years experience in Volunteer management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Very strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships with volunteers
• Excellent communication skills- English.
• Active on social media. Prompt and consistent interaction with volunteers and coordinators – essential
• Proactive, Self-Monitored, Resourceful, Accountable
• Problem solving and Decision-making skills are essential
• Willingness to travel nationally and locally as required
• High Emotional maturity
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage people-centric processes.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and conflict-resolution skills.

Other Information:

• Scope : Full Time
• Age Criteria : under 35 years
• Reporting to : Bhumi Clubs - Manager.
• Salary Range: 6,00,000 - 7,50,000 (Based on candidate profile)
• Expected Start Date: Immediate
• Location:Chennai/Hybrid