Become a Volunteer and Make a Real Difference
Every child deserves a chance—and you can be the reason they get one. Volunteer your time or skills with Chhayapath and help bring hope, education, and care to those who need it most. Fill out the form below and start making a real difference.
Find Your Way to Make a Difference
At Chhayapath, you can contribute in the way that suits you best. Be a Teaching Volunteer, join our Field or Medical teams, support Events or Administration, or lend your skills through creative or skilled trade work. Whether you’re good with ideas, reading, or hands-on tasks—there’s a meaningful role waiting for you.
Administrative Volunteers
Field Volunteers
Teaching Volunteers
Medical Volunteers
Event Volunteers
Creative Volunteers
Skilled Trade Volunteers
Others
Meet Our Volunteers
Guruprasad Ghosh
Health worker
Bolagarh, Hoogly
Somnath Ghosh
Businessman
Makarampur, Bolpur
Ankur Chatterjee
Social Worker
Bolpur
Teaching Volunteers
Teach. Inspire. Transform Lives.
Support a child’s right to learn by volunteering as a teacher or tutor. Help them build essential skills in reading, writing, math, and beyond. Whether you’re a student, educator, or simply passionate about teaching—your time can open new doors for children and give them the confidence to dream big.
Healthcare Volunteers
Heal and Uplift Lives
Your medical knowledge can save lives and improve well-being. As a healthcare volunteer, assist in medical camps, raise awareness on hygiene and nutrition, or offer basic health guidance. Whether you’re a doctor, nurse, student, or caregiver—your role can bring better health to those who need it most.
Field Work Volunteers
Be the Bridge to Brighter Futures
Get involved where change truly begins—on the ground. Field volunteers support outreach, conduct surveys, and help run local programs. By working closely with children and families, you become a bridge between their needs and our solutions. If you believe in hands-on impact, this is your place.
Skilled Trade Volunteers
Craft Futures with Your Skills
No skill is too small when it comes to making a difference. Whether you’re good at organizing, fundraising, photography, storytelling, or public speaking—your talent can help strengthen our mission. Bring your unique strength to Chhayapath and help us reach more lives with creativity and care.
Diverse Skills Volunteers
Your Talent, Their Future
Whether you’re adept in IT, arts, or communication, your skills can drive significant change at Chhayapath. Engage in art-based volunteering NGO projects or enhance communication skills NGO programs. Your unique contributions support holistic development and broaden the organization’s reach and effectiveness.
Stories of Change
Rajib's journey from labor to learning
At age 8, Rajib worked in the rice fields outside Bolpur, missing school to help support his family after his father’s illness. When Chhayapath identified him during a village outreach program, they provided educational sponsorship, nutritional support, and healthcare for his family. Today, at 16, Rajib ranks first in his class and recently won a state-level science competition.
“Before Chhayapath, I had never held a science textbook. Now I dream of becoming a physics professor,” says Rajib, whose younger siblings also attend school regularly thanks to continued support.
Meena finds her voice at Chhayapath
Meena lost both parents to a devastating illness that swept through her village near Shantiniketan. Living with an elderly grandmother who could barely provide one meal daily, Meena stopped speaking and withdrew from school. When Chhayapath’s community workers discovered her situation, they arranged regular food deliveries, counseling, and educational support.
Today, Meena not only excels academically but has discovered a talent for Rabindra Sangeet, performing at cultural events throughout Bolpur. “Chhayapath didn’t just feed me-they helped me find my voice again,” says the 14-year-old who now dreams of teaching music to other children.
Ratan builds a future with dignity
For five years, Ratan begged at Bolpur railway station after being abandoned by relatives following his parents’ death. Sleeping on platforms and eating leftover food, his health deteriorated severely. Chhayapath’s night outreach team found him with high fever and brought him to their shelter home.
After medical treatment, nutritional rehabilitation, and psychological support, Ratan entered formal education. Now 17, he has completed vocational training in computer applications and works part-time while finishing school. “Chhayapath gave me dignity and a future I never imagined possible,” says Ratan, who mentors younger children at the center.
Be the Light for Someone Today
Somewhere a child needs a mentor, a patient needs care, a village needs a skill—and all that’s missing is you. Offer an hour, share your gift and watch futures brighten. This form is your doorway: step in and feel the joy of changing lives, including your own.
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FAQ
Volunteer roles range from teaching support and homework help to health-camp assistance, creative-arts sessions, fund-raising outreach, IT support and professional-skill training (e.g., plumbing or electrical demos).
Most community organisations suggest a minimum of 3–4 hours a week so programmes run smoothly; Chhayapath follows the same rule of thumb but will match tasks to the time you can spare.
No—enthusiasm and reliability are the main requirements. That said, proven skills in teaching, first aid, IT, art, or child counselling help Chhayapath place you faster.
Yes. Secondary-school and university students may join weekend or holiday projects and can request internship certificates after finishing agreed hours.
Chhayapath does not charge a fee to local volunteers. For out-of-town or international helpers, a small contribution may cover food and basic lodging, a practice most Indian NGOs adopt to keep projects sustainable.
Absolutely. Chhayapath offers options such as virtual tutoring, social-media campaigning, and content editing so you can help from home.
Every newcomer attends a short induction that explains child-protection rules, daily routines and project goals; ongoing mentoring is provided by a volunteer coordinator, mirroring the support systems recommended by leading charities.
For field visits arranged by the NGO, basic travel and meal expenses are reimbursed; day-to-day commuting costs are usually your responsibility.
Volunteers report sharper communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills plus a strong sense of purpose—benefits widely documented across the sector.
Yes. Simply speak to the coordinator; most nonprofits allow role changes or early exits once reasonable notice is given.
Chhayapath follows standard safeguarding steps—background checks for long-term roles, emergency-contact records, and on-site supervision. Basic personal-accident cover is provided during official activities, reflecting common nonprofit practice.