Partnership Volunteer

Note That This Is A Volunteer Position Without Any Pay/Salary/Stipend.

About Proximity Foundation

Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.

We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.

Role Type : Volunteer

Time Commitment : 3-4 hrs/week

Department : Partnerships & Growth

Reports to : Lead Volunteer

• Fundraising & Partnerships

Role Focus

You research organizations (Child Care Institutions, CSR organizations, Foundations, Skill building related organizations etc) that have potential to partner with us — and map out what's in it for both sides.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential partners (CCIs, NGOs, tech platforms, Govt bodies, Certification bodies, potential employers etc)
• Build, manage, and grow a pipeline of partnership
• Support Outreach efforts

What A Typical Week Looks Like

• Research potential partners - (CCIs, NGOs, Tech platforms, potential employers, cert bodies, Govt bodies etc)
• For each prospect map what they offer to us AND

what we offer

• to them (as both is essential for the partnership to form)
• Log findings in the partnership tracker and follow up on the communication
• Flag dual-track prospects to the Lead F&P
• Support the outreach drafts and introduction emails as and when needed.

Why This Role Matters

You'll be building the strategic and long lasting partnerships that allow Proximity Foundation to grow. This is a high-impact role with real strategic influence.

How To Apply

To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: Bhoomi.k@proximity.foundation

Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.

Requirements

You Might Be A Good Fit If -

• You think in terms of relationship and mutual value, not just asks!
• You have a sense of India's NGO, ed-tech, or skill building ecosystem
• You are organized and follow through consistently

Skills & Experience

• Strategic outreach | Stakeholder management | CSR / NGO landscape | Relationship building | Pipeline management | Business Development
• Only those candidates can apply who are:
• Driven by the social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students
• Can start volunteering from tomorrow
• MUST Have relevant skills and interests
• Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.

Benefits

Benefits

• Certificate
• Letter of recommendation
• Flexible work hours
• LinkedIn Recommendation