Contribute to Conservation in the Vindhyan Landscape
VENHF is a volunteer-driven organisation. Since its founding, every aspect of our work, from field surveys and research to legal interventions and public outreach, has been carried out by individuals who have given their time and expertise voluntarily. This is at the core of how we operate, and it is what makes our conservation work genuinely independent.
We welcome individuals who are willing to contribute meaningfully to the protection of the Vindhyan ecosystem. Whether you bring scientific training, legal expertise, communication skills, or simply a sincere commitment to conservation, there is a place for you in our work.
How You Can Contribute
Volunteers at VENHF support our work in a range of areas depending on their skills, interests, and availability. These include:
- Field Research and Surveys: Assisting in wildlife monitoring, camera trap surveys, biodiversity documentation, and habitat assessments across the Vindhyan landscape.
- Environmental Advocacy: Supporting our interventions in environmental clearance processes, policy reviews, and legal matters relating to forest and wildlife protection.
- Science and Geospatial Research: Contributing to research projects involving remote sensing, GIS-based analysis, and scientific publications.
- Public Awareness and Outreach: Helping organise awareness campaigns, workshops, webinars, and community sensitisation programmes.
- Communications and Documentation: Assisting with content development, photography, social media, and documentation of our conservation work.
- Administration and Operations: Supporting the day-to-day coordination, data management, and organisational needs of the Foundation.
Who Can Volunteer
You do not need a specific academic degree or professional background in conservation to volunteer with us. We value sincerity, patience, and a willingness to learn over formal qualifications. That said, volunteers with training in ecology, environmental science, law, journalism, geospatial technologies, or public policy are particularly encouraged to apply.
We expect our volunteers to be committed, open-minded, and respectful of the communities and landscapes we work in. We will never ask you to commit to something you are not comfortable with. What we do ask is that you bring your best effort and a genuine interest in the cause.
Locations
Volunteers can be based in Mirzapur or take up remote work depending on the nature of the work and availability of assignments.
How to Apply
Interested individuals require to fill "Volunteer Application Form" provided at the end of this page. The application form is online and takes approximately 10–15 minutes to complete. Please read through the following before you begin, so you have everything ready.
- A Google account and sign-in is required to submit the form, as the form includes a file upload.
- Please ensure your contact details are accurately submitted, as we may reach out to you by phone or WhatsApp.
- You will need to indicate your preferred duration of volunteering (1–3 months, 3–6 months, or 6–12 months), how many hours per week you can commit, and when you are available to start.
- The form includes a short-written response asking what made you apply to VENHF. This should be a brief statement of up to 200 words, and may be written in Hindi or English. We recommend preparing this in advance. Be specific about why VENHF's work interests you and what you hope to contribute.
- You must upload your latest CV/resume in PDF format (under 10 MB).
- You will be asked to provide the name, email address, and phone number of two persons who can vouch for you. References should not be family members. They can be a former teacher, employer, journalist, government officer, or reputed personalities, or any other respected person who knows you personally. We recommend informing your references in advance that they may be contacted.
- Submission of the form does not guarantee selection. We review all applications and will reach out to only shortlisted candidates.
