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Mission

APNA seeks empathetic and enthusiastic individuals who are deeply committed to justice and community empowerment. We offer several structured pathways for those looking to engage meaningfully with our work.

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Volunteering

Our volunteers are an essential part of APNA's work contributing to legal research, community outreach, advocacy, and programme support. This is an opportunity to engage directly with rights-based work, learn from experienced practitioners, and make a tangible difference in the lives of marginalized communities. If you're passionate about justice and ready to work on the ground, we'd love to have you on our team.

Roles and Responsibilities

Each volunteer will be assigned to a project team based on their interests and skills, and will complete the required training with their supervisor prior to starting. Depending on your background and the team's needs, responsibilities may include:

  • Supporting research, documentation, and drafting submissions or reports for APNA's programmes.
  • Assisting with community outreach drives and awareness initiatives in collaboration with marginalized communities.
  • Contributing to advocacy efforts through research on rights-based issues and policy analysis.
  • Helping plan and organise events such as conferences, webinars, and community engagements.
  • Enhancing APNA's digital presence through social media management, content creation, graphic design, and website updates.
  • Supporting fieldwork and on-ground programme implementation as needed.

Training Benefits

  • Certificate and Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion.
  • Volunteers may receive a modest stipend to help cover food and travel expenses.
  • Direct exposure to legal empowerment, community mobilisation, and welfare governance.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Recent graduates or current students from any discipline such as Law, Social Sciences, Design, Communications, Public Policy, or related fields are welcome to apply.
  • Should be available to work full-time (37 hours per week).
  • Must be willing to travel within Jharkhand.
  • Preference will be given to applicants who can commit to at least two months and/or those with prior experience in community work, advocacy, research, design, or outreach with marginalized or vulnerable groups.

If you wish to apply for the volunteer programme, please submit your application at least one month before your intended start date. Applicants must email a letter of interest along with an updated CV to contact@parivartan.org using the subject line: "Application for Volunteer Programme for the Period (Month, Year) to (Month, Year)". Kindly ensure that your availability is clearly stated in the subject line as described above. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Volunteers may be placed in any of APNA's programmes based on project needs.

Access to Justice Training Track

APNA's Access to Justice Training Track is designed for individuals passionate about legal empowerment and community rights. Trainees work with APNA's team, local institutions, and grassroots communities to support awareness, facilitation, and justice-focused interventions. The programme offers structured training, field exposure, and hands-on learning guided by APNA's legal empowerment practitioners.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Legal Awareness: Support community sessions on rights, welfare schemes, and entitlements in clear, accessible language.
  • Case Facilitation: Assist individuals in accessing legal aid, preparing applications, and coordinating with legal aid authorities.
  • Documentation Support: Help community members complete forms related to schemes, identity documents, and grievance processes.
  • Outreach & Mobilisation: Aid in organising legal literacy events, trainings, and community meetings.
  • Reporting: Maintain basic records of cases, sessions, and field activities and submit periodic updates.
  • Training Participation: Attend APNA-led workshops, legal awareness modules, and peer learning sessions.

Training Benefits

  • Certificate and Letter of Recommendation upon successful completion
  • Reimbursement for approved field travel and programme-related expenses
  • Direct exposure to legal empowerment, community mobilisation, and welfare governance

Eligibility Criteria

Ideal for students or early-career professionals in law, social sciences, development studies, or related fields who are committed to grassroots justice and public welfare.

Core Competencies

  • Sensitivity in working with vulnerable communities
  • Strong communication skills (local language preferred)
  • Basic legal understanding (training provided)
  • Readiness for fieldwork
  • Alignment with APNA's values of dignity, equity, and justice

Application Process

If you wish to apply for the volunteer programme, please submit your application at least one month before your intended start date. Applicants must email a letter of interest along with an updated CV to contact@parivartan.org using the subject line: "Application for Access to Justice Training Track (Month, Year) to (Month, Year)". Kindly ensure that your availability is clearly stated in the subject line as described above. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Due to the large number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Selection Process

Our recruitment process typically takes 4-6 weeks and involves the following stages:

Application Review

Step 1

Application review and initial screening based on eligibility criteria

Interview

Step 2

Preliminary interview with program coordinators

Assessment

Step 3

Assessment task or case study (for shortlisted candidates)

Final Assessment

Step 4

Final selection and onboarding

Note: APNA is an equal opportunity organisation that values diversity and inclusion. We warmly encourage candidates from LGBTQIA+ communities, SC/ST groups, PVTGs, Safai Karamcharis, Persons with Disabilities, and other historically marginalised communities to apply.

Questions?

For inquiries about our training programs, please write to contact@parivartan.org with the subject line "Training Track Inquiry/Volunteering Inquiry".

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