History

iVolunteer India Fellow was initiated in 2005 with the aim to enable exceptionally talented youth to experience first hand rural India's development challenges and explore ways to make a positive impact. Since the launch of the programme, more than 100 Fellows have worked cumulatively for more than 600 weeks, in rural Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

In 2007, recognizing the need for professional skills and expertise in the development sector, iVolunteer launched the India Fellow Professional Programme. The Professional Programme aims to bring skills and expertise of working professionals from the private sector to the rural social and development sector in India. The programme is about utilizing the skills of a professional to match the needs of the NGO.