Puthri Mentor

Role & responsibilities

Volunteer Roles Available:

Puthri Mentor

• Conduct monthly sessions in government schools (1 hour per month).
  
• Guide girls in life skills, values, and goal-setting.
  
• Be a consistent, positive presence and a reliable support system.
  
• Share real-world experiences and motivate girls to dream big.
  

Role Model

• Deliver inspirational talks to groups of Puthri scholars.
  
• Share your personal/professional journey highlighting challenges and how you overcame them.
  
• Instill confidence and a sense of possibility in young minds.
  
• One-time or periodic commitment based on availability.
  

Career Coach

• Guide Puthri scholars in making informed career choices.
  
• Provide information on various streams, scholarships, entrance exams, and job trends.
  
• Support with goal-mapping and actionable career planning.
  
• Interact with senior students (Classes 9-12).
  

Content Volunteer

• Assist in designing and curating relevant content for sessions.
  
• Translate materials (if needed) into regional languages.
  
• Create activity-based tools, worksheets, and learning aids.
  

Volunteer Coordinator

• Manage volunteer communications, scheduling, and feedback.
  
• Ensure timely delivery of sessions by coordinating with school heads and volunteers.
  
• Maintain attendance and engagement reports.
  

Eligibility Criteria:

• Passion for social change and working with young girls.
  
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Proficiency in English or the local language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, etc.).
  
• Commitment to the program duration (min. 36 months preferred).
  

Perks of Volunteering:

• Be a catalyst in transforming lives.
  
• Receive a

  Certificate of Contribution

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• Opportunity for recognition and leadership roles in future programs.
  
• Network with like-minded professionals and changemakers.
  

Preferred candidate profile

dedicated and empathetic individuals

Educational Qualification:

• Graduates or pursuing final year of graduation (any stream)
  
• Professionals from any background (corporate, education, social work, etc.)
  

Work Experience (Optional but Preferred):

• Prior volunteering, mentoring, or teaching experience
  
• Experience working with children, adolescents, or in community-based initiatives
  

Key Skills & Attributes:

• Strong communication skills (English and/or local language)
  
• Empathetic, patient, and non-judgmental
  
• Ability to inspire and motivate young minds
  
• Time management and reliability
  
• Passion for education and gender equality
  

Other Requirements:

• Willingness to travel to government schools (if opting for in-person roles)
  
• Commitment of minimum 36 months
  
• Availability for at least 1 hour per month
  
• Openness to attend orientation and training sessions
  

education, mentorship, and community change