Looking to volunteer with an NGO in Chennai? Join Thozhamai and start a purpose-driven journey of service and learning. Your time, skills, and compassion can transform lives, empower communities, and create lasting change.

Since 2006, Thozhamai has worked for dignity, rights, and solidarity — supporting children, youth, and women from socially and economically deprived communities. Together, let’s turn solidarity into action.

• Create Real Impact: Support projects in education, child protection, gender equality, skill development, and climate action.
• Flexible Opportunities: Choose roles that match your interests — teaching, mentoring, creative arts, event coordination, digital media, or outreach.
• Learn & Grow: Gain valuable experience, build leadership and teamwork skills, and deepen your understanding of community development.
• Join a Supportive Network: Work with passionate volunteers, professionals, and local partners who share your commitment to social change.
• Get Recognized: Earn a Certificate of Appreciation and build your portfolio with meaningful volunteering experience.

Thozhamai offers diverse community volunteering roles across its initiatives in Chennai, Perumbakkam, Chengalpattu, and nearby rural communities.

1. Empowering Adolescent Girls (Semmenchery & Perumbakkam)
• Facilitate reading clubs, arts, and sports activities.
• Conduct life-skills and motivational sessions.
• Support school retention and digital literacy workshops.
• Document stories and highlight success journeys.

2. Futuremakers – Sports & Life Skills for Girls
• Assist netball coaches and organize tournaments.
• Manage event logistics and registrations.
• Capture stories, photos, and videos for communication.
• Mentor peer leaders and support youth engagement programs.

3. Community Empowerment & Child Protection
• Conduct awareness campaigns and parent meetings.
• Support development of advocacy and education materials.
• Help organize outreach events and mobilization activities.

4. Climate Action & Environment Education
• Take part in clean-up drives, tree planting, and eco-education events.
• Facilitate Climate Clubs and environmental awareness sessions.

5. Disaster Management & Relief Support
• Help in distributing relief kits and supporting affected families.
• Assist in community preparedness and rehabilitation activities.

6. Children’s Activity & Learning Centres
• Conduct creative learning sessions, storytelling, or reading clubs.
• Support community educators in after-school programs.

• Hands-on Experience: Work directly with communities and contribute to sustainable change.
• Recognition: Receive appreciation certificates and recommendation letters.
• Professional Exposure: Learn from social work practitioners and development professionals.
• Personal Fulfilment: Experience how small acts of service create big social impact.

Do I need prior experience?
No. Most roles include orientation and guidance.
What’s the time commitment?
Flexible — from a few hours on weekends to regular engagement.
Where will I volunteer?
At our project sites in Chennai, Perumbakkam, Chengalpattu, and nearby rural communities.
How is volunteer safety ensured?
We follow child protection and safeguarding policies, including orientation and background checks where required.

Whether you’re a student seeking volunteering experience, a professional wanting to give back, or simply someone passionate about change — there’s a place for you at Thozhamai.
Together, we can transform compassion into action and action into lasting change.

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