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Goonj Setu Fellowship 2024 -25 [Stipend Upto Rs. 20k; All Graduates]: Apply by Apr 22

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Apr 4, 2024
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Online applications are invited for the Goonj Setu Fellowship 2024 -25. The last date for the registration is April 22, 2024.

About Goonj

Goonj aims to build an equitable relationship of strength, sustenance, and dignity between the cities and villages, using under-utilized material as a tool to trigger development with dignity. They envision growing as an idea across regions, economies, and countries using urban surplus material as a tool to address basic but neglected issues of the financially and materially poor, involving them in designing and implementing their own solutions with their own efforts, knowledge, and dignity, and material as a reward for their participation.

About Goonj Setu Fellowship 2024 -25

Do you often find yourself wondering how you can make change happen and work towards impact? Or do you feel the urge to become a driving force in society? Do a positive mindset and optimism entice you, too?

Change your thoughts into action; Goonj is working on spreading happiness and is looking for young, passionate individuals to join us in this venture. Its Setu Fellowship offers a ‘world of possibilities for individuals who aim to become doers rather than remain thinkers. It provides an opportunity for individuals to understand themselves and the larger social ecosystem, the dynamics, innovations, and how small things can bring about significant changes.

Eligibility

Age – you ought to be 21 to 30 years old by July 31, 2024
Education – we expect you to have graduated by July 31, 2024
Languages are known – basic understanding of English / Hindi
Adept with technology – basic computer knowledge: MS Office and other tools

In the era of ChatGPT and AI, they are looking for genuine, personal, and original responses. Please respond based on your personal experience.

Expectations

North-west-south-east, you could be anywhere.
- In the fellowship journey, you could be placed in any of Goonj city offices. The location is subject to change during the Fellowship. You would majorly work in the urban front of the organization, with periodic exposure to rural areas.
Ready for challenges?
- As this Fellowship is about evolving you and taking you out of your comfort zone, we expect you to come with an open mind and accept the challenges relating to immediate travel, multi-tasking, and rural setups.
It’s all about language and lenses.
- The Fellowship cohort has Fellows from across India with diverse backgrounds. They expect you to have humility and empathy for each other. Come with lenses of acceptance and a language of respect.
We embrace and encourage all
- This is an all-inclusive fellowship. We consider applicants from all walks of life, regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation, or other minority groups.
Not everything that shines is gold
- The stark realities are often unexpected. We expect you to come with a mindset which will assist you in exploring and understanding the rawness of society and the sector.
From bullock-carts to tongas, adventure is on
- The journey of 12 months is tough, as you would be expected to travel in the most local mode of transportation and indulge in responsibilities with the team. ❖ Not an occupation but a vocation.
- We consider ourselves as a movement, therefore, working with Goonj is more about working with ideals and values than having a job mindset.

Selection Process

Start by filling out the online application form.
If your application is shortlisted, you will be called for an assessment and the panel interview at the nearest Goonj office.
Upon selection, you will receive an invitation to join the Goonj Setu Fellowship program.

The Fellowship Involves

Engaging in a unique pan-India urban campaign, Joy of Giving Week, involves strategic thinking, logistical management, communication, people handling, and outreach. This will be supplemented by in-depth exposure to the Goonj model and its core objectives, such as bridging the rural-urban divide, valuing local-traditional wisdom, and strongly believing in a bottom-up approach to development.
Working closely with an experienced team on various thematic verticals including volunteer engagement, menstrual health and hygiene, neglected urban & rural communities, partnership building, disaster management, communication, and media strategies for internal & external campaigns/interactions.
This is an immersive phase, during which Fellows will be engaged in Goonj’s rural programs and operations to learn from grassroots knowledge and traditional wisdom, the very foundation of our objectives.
Planning and executing time-bound ideas and projects addressing urban/rural problems in the thematic areas in which Goonj has core competencies, with the guidance and support of Goonj team members with diverse backgrounds in critical operations and thematic tasks/projects.
The self-exploration phase is a unique window of time to explore some self-churning and identify interest areas or domains one is passionate about.

How will the Fellowship Functions?

Fellowship is for 12 months and a tough one!
Fellows will be given 20 leaves a year + regular national holidays
Depending on the city, the fellowship stipend will be fixed, ranging between Rs 20000 – Rs 22000 per month.
City & Field travel allowances will be reimbursed based on actual.