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About Goonj Grassroot Fellowship

The Goonj Grassroot Fellowship is a transformative year-long program that immerses fellows in hands-on community work across diverse regions, both rural and urban. Throughout this year, fellows engage deeply with various communities, gaining a profound understanding of their challenges and realities. This firsthand experience enables fellows to collaboratively develop and implement sustainable solutions that address the specific needs of these communities. By interacting closely with people from different villages and cities, fellows learn to navigate and bridge cultural and socio-economic differences. This engagement not only broadens their perspectives but also equips them with the skills and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change. Fellows work alongside community members, fostering a sense of ownership and participation. Through this immersive experience, fellows contribute to Goonj’s mission of creating lasting change and promoting community-driven development.

Milestones at Goonj Grassroot Fellowship

The Goonj Way:

Deep Dive into the
Goonj Way, Values
and Ethos

Deeper Community Work:

Deeper understanding of
local issues and work
towards weaving
sustainable solutions

Learning & Workshop:

Honing skills and
dreams for the future
through workshops,
reflections, peer to
peer learning and
proactive action

Discovering the self
through projects :

Self-exploration

Experience in Urban Setup:

Instigating positive civic
participation in
development and climate
action

Cross Learnings:

learning about the
Interconnected and
holistic nature of
issues and action

Eco System exposure:

Engage with and learn
from development sector
leaders working on
innovative ideas on
different issues

Selection Process

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

Eligibility

  • Criteria & application process
  • Age – you ought to be 21 to 40 years by 31st December, 2024
  • Education – we expect you to have matriculated by 31st July, 2024
  • Languages known – basic understanding of English / Hindi
  • Adept with technology – basic computer knowledge: Ms Office and other tools

Frequently Ask Questions

What is the fellowship program about? +
Goonj Grassroot Fellowship is a year-long programme, where fellows will be working in various areas by engaging with the communities on ground. During the one year, fellows interact with various communities from villages as well as cities and get a deeper understanding of the realities and devise ways to act upon the needs of the communities by engaging the communities.
What does this fellowship program aim to achieve?+
  1. Goonj with its Grassroots Fellowship aims to reach out to this resilient force of youth and create a ground for their nurturing and fine tuning. Our goal is to value what they bring to the world – their inherent understanding of the people, their resilience of working in the toughest circumstances, their hunger to make it a better world for their own families and future.
What are the eligibility criteria to join the fellowship program?+
  1. Age – you ought to be 21 to 40 years by 31st December, 2024
  2. Education – we expect you to have graduated by 31st July, 2024
  3. Languages known – basic understanding of English / Hindi
  4. Adept with technology – basic computer knowledge: Ms Office and other tools.
What is the Selection process of the fellowship? +
Start by filling out the application form online through the application link present in the website: https://goonj.org/goonj-fellowship/ 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.
Important Note: Applicants can choose to fill the form in both Hindi and English. In case you are comfortable in any other language, we kindly request you to take the help from anyone who knows Hindi or English to fill the application form.
What does Goonj expect from the Grassroot Fellow? +
We expect a prospective Grassroot Fellow to have passion to work towards changing the ground realities by working and staying in close connection with the affected communities. A Grassroot Fellow should possess the zeal to survive in the toughest of the situation possible and takes it as a learning experience. A minimum of matriculation is required to apply for the Fellowship along with holding an Indian Citizenship.

Where will the fellows be placed?+
Goonj has its operations spread in 27 states & UT’s with implementing areas across geographies. Grassroot Fellows will be placed in their own areas if Goonj has its operations there. In case we do not have operations in the state/area from where fellow is selected then fellow will be placed in one of the urban/rural implementation areas where the Goonj has its operations and fellow is comfortable with the language. Depending on the area he/she is placed in, they will be engaged in the respective implementation work. And will be working from the same location throughout the fellowship.
Is the fellowship paid? +
Yes, fellows receive a monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000/- if placed in the native district. A stipend of Rs.12,000/- would be given to those who are placed outside their native district.

  • Accommodation and food expenses are to be borne by fellows.
  • Field travel expenses will be reimbursed on an actual basis.
Can a fellow pursue his higher education during fellowship? +
If a fellow is pursuing education through open sources he/she can continue his/her education without affecting the work. However, fellow cannot pursue education through regular sources during the fellowship.
Can a fellow undertake any job during the fellowship? +
No, fellowship is a full-time programme and a fellow cannot do any other paid job during the fellowship..


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