Bhumi Fellowship is a two-year full-time paid program to bring reform to the public education system. The aim of the fellowship is to improve the learning of the student by teaching them for a minimum of 12-15 hours per week.
Bhumi is one of India’s largest volunteer organisations. Since 2006, the organisation has provided youngsters with a platform to serve society and bridge the gap between the educated and the uneducated.
Overview of Bhumi
Bhumi is one of India’s largest volunteer organisations. Since 2006, the organisation has provided youngsters a platform to serve society and bridge the gap between the educated and the uneducated.
Our volunteers and staff educate and mentor children from orphanages, slum and village community centres and low-income schools across the country to give them a better future, which will benefit them as well as our country. Bhumi’s educational programs are currently operational across 12 cities in India.
Bhumi Fellowship 2023: Outlook
The Bhumi Fellowship is a full-time paid two-year program designed to develop educational changemakers to lead the next movement in the public education system.
Centred around the holistic development of children, the Bhumi fellowship will help you build an ecosystem within the school, to enable school leaders and teachers to equip students with the knowledge, adaptability, and resilience to excel.
Bhumi Fellowship 2023: Eligibility
Preferred Educational Qualification/Experience:
- Graduate in any stream. A degree in Education is a plus.
- Proven track record of excellence
Who we are looking for
- Youth aged between 20-30 years.
- Having volunteer experience is a plus, not mandatory.
- Is truly inclined to work in the social sector especially the education sector by creating impacts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Leadership skills – ability to lead and drive initiatives
- Ability to build relationships and invest in them
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Passion for social change through Education
- Excellent written and oral communication skills (ability to speak in Tamil mandatory)
- Good computer knowledge and MS Office skills.
Responsibilities of Bhumi Fellow
- Work to improve student learning by teaching 12-15 hours per week
- Support teachers with innovative teaching methods and upskill them towards achieving excellent student learning outcomes.
- Improve the leadership skills of Headmasters or Headmistresses.
- Create a culture of collaboration, learning and love within the school to enable the social and emotional development of students
- Identify the challenges faced by the school or the community and design a robust and sustainable solution
- Build effective community-school linkages to improve the investment of the community in Education
- Facilitate training and spaces for teachers in the school towards building their knowledge, skills, and mindsets
Bhumi Fellowship 2023: Stipend
Remuneration: Stipend of Rs. 18, 000
Location: Chennai (additional 5000 for relocating to Chennai)
Duration of the fellowship
2 Years
