LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMES SUPPORT

~ Season 2025 – 2026 ~ 

PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS AN UNPAID POSITION. 

Essential Criteria
  • A degree in Youth Development, Education, Social Work, Project Management, or a related field 
  • At least 2 years’ experience in coordinating programmes, events, or working with and for youth  
  • Comfortable using Microsoft Office, Canva and relevant online tools
  • Actives member of World Association of Girl Guides an Girl Scouts (WAGGGS) 
  • Must be part of the WAGGGS Volunteer Resources Pool 
  • Willingness to live and work on-site in a shared, team-based environment 
  • All application must be endorsed by Member Organisation
  • Have participated in a WAGGGS or other international programme such as Volunteering at World Centres, WAGGGS Exchange Programme, MO Exchange Programme
  • Patient, good team player, and have the ability to work effectively with diverse populations and communities  
  • Experience in writing proposals for funding
  • Good oral and written English skills (English is the working language of Sangam)
  • Practical, open minded, hard-working, and able to use common sense
  • Capable of taking responsibility to deliver work to the highest standard 

LEADERSHIP VOLUNTEER PROGRAMME 

  • Recruit, train and mentor leadership programmes volunteers, including Sangam volunteers and community programme volunteers.
  • Evaluate the impact of each programme and implement improvements based on feedback and needs.
  • Prepare regular reports in various formats on the achievements and impact of the leadership programmes 

 

YOUTH LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 

  • Design, coordinate, and evaluate youth leadership development events, workshops and related activities for international and local targets 
  • Contribute to the rollout of various WAGGGS Global Programmes and initiatives for Sangam’s community partners 
  • Identifying new opportunities and preparing proposals for funding applications 


OPERATIONS 

  • Support the day-to-day running of the Programme team work 
  • Writing articles and reports when required  
  • Contribute to Sangam special events such as International Days celebration, Living at Sangam social evenings and Mind Mantra.  
  • Type of role: Voluntary position  
  • Placement duration: 12 months 
  • Location: Sangam World Centre, Pune, India (live-in role) 
  • Placement dates: From 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2026 
  • Monthly Stipend of 10,000 INR (Indian Rupees) 
  • Accommodation on-site at Sangam (shared with fellow staff and volunteers) 
  • All meals provided while at the Centre 
  • Round-trip travel from your home country to Sangam (economy class) 
  • Visa costs and application support 
  • Comprehensive travel and health insurance for the duration of your placement 
  • Up to Eight days off per month 
  • 2 days free accommodation before and after your volunteering dates 

Our team will be in touch with applicants about next steps after the application deadline.  

To apply, you must complete the application form linked below this box. The form must be completed in full, including all supporting documents, and a photograph is optional (we are happy to receive forms without a photograph). 

Deadline for application: May 31st, 2024, at 23:59 IST 

Please note: if you are successful at interview your application must be endorsed by your Member Organisation’s International Commissioner before we can make an offer of a placement. You may also be asked to provide contact details for two references. 

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to us at volunteers@sangam.wagggs.org