Dream Volunteers’ mission is to position young people across the globe to become change makers through education, service and cross-cultural connections. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, based in the United States, coordinating both local and international service learning programs for youth. These programs include academic scholarships for our international students living in under-resourced communities; service trips abroad for US-based student groups; cross-cultural connections programming for our international students and the visiting volunteers.
Job Summary
The India Program Director is responsible for serving as in-country trip leader for Dream Volunteers (DV) groups, managing DV-sponsored service projects, and overseeing the Young Dreamer group as a mentor, advocate and coach.
Duties and Responsibilities
Service Project Management
● Meet with local government and school officials to procure necessary permissions to carry out service projects
● Manage timelines and communicate progress regularly with DV Senior Program Director
● Work with school leaders to create a list of projects to carry out
Trip Leader for DV Groups
● Organize lodging and transportation with Jaipur-based tour operator
● Co-create itineraries with DV Program Coordinator
● Attend and participate in service work days and other activities
● Support DV trip leader to use medical clinics when need arises
● Attend online information sessions and meetings with educators as needed prior to trips
Young Dreamer Program
Connections with Dream Volunteers Trip Participants
● Organize logistics for all Young Dreamers to connect with trip participants and participate to the fullest extent possible
Workshops, Mini-grants & Mentorship
● Oversee implementation of monthly workshops (designed by Dream Volunteers Senior Program Director)
● Oversee annual community service project in Jaipur from October thru December
● Provide tutoring and mentorship to our Young Dreamers with the support of Jaipur-based program staff
● Meet with individual students and their parents/guardians at least once every 2 months
● Support mini-grant recipients to carry out projects and monitor progress
Financial Administration
● Make payments to schools and colleges
● Purchase uniforms and supplies for all Young Dreamers
● Submit necessary receipts for scholarships to DV
Communication with Dream Volunteers Staff
● Participate in bimonthly phone call with DV Senior Program Director
● Attend bimonthly meeting with DV program directors
● Submit group activity updates and photos to DV as needed
Gathering Content for Marketing and Fundraising
● Work with executive director and marketing coordinator to record videos and provide stories that show impact
Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹70,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Jaipur, Rajasthan: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
