NON GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION INTERNSHIP

PROJECT REPORT
[YOUTH FOR SEVA]

Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree
of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) of
CHRIST (Deemed to be University)

By

[DEVAPRIYA.T]
[2111263]

Under the guidance of

Dr. Aruna P
Assistant Professor

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore
2022-2023
 DECLARATION

I, Devapriya T, do hereby declare that the NGO Internship project has been undertaken by me
as part of my studies in the degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours). I have completed
this study under the guidance of Dr Aruna P, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce,
CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore.
I also declare that this work has not been submitted for the award of any degree, diploma,
associateship or fellowship or any other title in this University or any other University.

Place: Bengaluru (Name & Signature of the Candidate)

Date: Devapriya.T
2111263.
 CERTIFICATE

This is to certify that the NGO Internship Project submitted by Devapriya.T (2111263), is a record of
NGO Internship project done by her during the academic year 2022-23 under my guidance and
supervision in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the award of the Degree of Bachelor of
Commerce (Honours) of CHRIST (Deemed to be University). This NGO Internship project has not
been submitted for the award of any degree, diploma, associateship or fellowship or any other title in
this University or any other University.

Place: Bengaluru (Name & Signature of the Guide)

Date: Guide’s Name

CERTIFICATE FROM THE NGO
 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I am indebted to many people who helped me accomplish this internship successfully.

First, I
Sr. Particulars Page No.
No (from and to) thank
the
Introduction Vice
1
2 Profile & Working of the NGO
3 Activities Carried out/ Services rendered
4 Photographs /Supporting documents
5 Learning Experience/Outcomes
Chancellor Dr Fr Abraham V M of CHRIST (Deemed to be University) for giving me the opportunity
to do my NGO internship project.

I thank Dr Tomy K Kallarakal, Dean, School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, Dr Theresa
Nithila Vincent, Head of the Department, Dr Karthigai Prakasam C, Associate Head of the
Department, Dr. Anusha Iyer , Programme Coordinator of BCom (Honours) and Prof. Michael Zimik,
Academic Coordinator of BCom (Honours), Department of Commerce for their kind support.

I wish to take this opportunity to express my deep sense of gratitude to thank Rohit Bellani from NGO
for his invaluable guidance throughout my project. I sincerely thank [Youth For Seva] for providing
me with an opportunity to be a part of it.

I thank Dr Anu.KM, for her support and guidance during the course of my NGO internship. I
remember her with much gratitude for her patience and motivation, but for which I could not have
submitted this work.

I thank my parents for their blessings and constant support, without which this internship would not
have seen the light of day.

Devapriya.T
2111263
TABLE OF CONTENTS
 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Social responsibility is an ethical theory. Every person has an obligation to uphold their
social responsibilities, and their deeds must benefit society as a whole. This will ensure that
economic progress, societal well-being, and environmental sustainability are all balanced.
Social responsibility is achieved if this equilibrium is preserved. Each individual has a duty to
uphold their social obligations, and their actions must advance society as a whole. This will
guarantee that societal welfare, environmental sustainability, and economic advancement are
all balanced. If this equilibrium is kept, social responsibility is realized. Every person has an
obligation to retain their social responsibilities. A harmony between the economy and the
nature in which one lives. It's possible that the material benefits of economic development
and the welfare of society and the environment are traded off. Every one whose actions have
an impact on the environment is subject to social responsibility, not just businesses. It strives
to ensure safe healthcare for those residing in rural areas and remove obstacles like distance,
financial situation, etc. In order to solve the ocean microplastic disaster, it will be necessary
to combine the resources of land managers, municipalities, non-profits, educational
institutions, corporations, manufacturers, and individual volunteers. Another example is
maintaining the outdoors free of waste, One can be socially responsible by abstaining from
socially harmful behavior or actively by taking actions that further social objectives through
our actions of social responsibility, we as individuals can demonstrate our emotional
intelligence abilities, such as social awareness and empathy. Social responsibility includes
working for the community, such as volunteering, giving blood donations, working at a food
bank or animal shelter, and Supporting issues that affect society, such as advocating political
or social issues that can help others—for example, advocating for child labor laws,
purchasing fair trade products, recycling. We have some fundamental obligations to our
society as humans. As honest, helpful, and devoted citizens, we must help those who are in
need. A good citizen should also educate himself and his community.

Need For Social Responsibility

1. To protect the environment:

The adoption of social responsibility positively affects the protection of the
environment from pollution, increasing the participation of workers with healthy
environmental contributions to the productive process and social activities toward
protecting the environment from pollution.

2. Helping the community:

Community engagement is one of the key pillars of corporate social responsibility,
alongside the concern with the workplace, the marketplace, and the environment.
There are several advantages to collaborating with the local community. For many
firms, local clients are a significant source of revenue. Making a difference in your
community will also help your company's reputation, which will make it easier to
attract new personnel. Community involvement can take many forms. For example
 support a local charity with financial contributions
 sponsor a local event
 organize clean-up events
 volunteer in local schools or community projects
3. Self-interest:
It is in the self-interest of the business to have a social responsibility as it opens
opportunities for understanding the problems and issues of society.

4. Social power:
A leader is a helper. Helping society is a form of social responsibility. Executing
social work helps the business attain social power within society.

5. Self-interest:
It is in the self-interest of the business to have a social responsibility as it opens
opportunities for understanding the problems and issues of society.

Arguments Supporting Social Responsibility

 Avoidance of government regulations: Government is the highest authority in the

nation. When a government feels that the business is not socially responsible or is
creating problems like pollution, the government limits its freedom.
 Maintenance of Society: Business is one of the important pillars on which society
survives. It is the responsibility of businesses to take care of society’s needs. Law
alone cant help people with the issues they face. Therefore businesses contribute to
the well-being, peace, and harmony of society.

 Availability of resources with Business: Business enterprises have huge financial

resources, very efficient managers & contacts and thereby they can ensure that a
social problem can be solved easily.

 Converting problems into opportunities: Business means risk. And turning risky
situations into profits can also be related to solving social problems.

 Holding Businesses responsible for Social problems: Business enterprises are

responsible for many problems such as pollution, discriminated employment,
corruption, etc. It is the duty of the business to solve the problems created by them.
 The justification for existence and growth: The primary goal of business is to make
profits as only profits can help the business sustain and expand. Profits should only be
made as a return of service to society by producing goods and services.

 The long-term-term interest in the firm: A firm is to gain maximum profits in the long
run if it has its highest goal as a service to society. As humans are social beings, when
they notice that a particular corporation is not serving its best interest socially, they do
not support the organization further

ADVANTAGES

Profitability and Value:

The introduction of energy efficiencies and waste recycling cuts operational costs and
benefits the environment also increases company accountability and transparency
with investment analysts and the media, shareholders, and local communities. This in
turn enhances its reputation among investors such as mutual funds in their stock
selection. The result is a virtuous circle where the company's stock value increases
and its access to investment capital are eased.

Better customer relations:

Activities such as charitable giving, environmental programs, and ethical practices
motivate employees in an entirely different way because social responsibility
communicates the values of the company, it can become a window into the values of
the customer. More specifically, if an employee believes that customers share their
excitement about the company’s CSR activities, it can break the ice and make
conversations easier with those customers.

Handling the Government Regulations with Ease:

The institution of government is vast and has lengthy arms. It aims to control business
in the public interest. Businesspeople need to take care of their social duties before the
government extends its reach.

Public image:
Socially responsible firms gain more customers and employees feel proud to work for
such organizations.

DISADVANTAGES

CSR Costs Money to Implement:

The main disadvantage of CSR is that its costs fall disproportionately on small
businesses. Major corporations can afford to allocate a budget to CSR reporting, but
this is not always an option for smaller businesses with 10 to 200 employees. A small
business can use social media to communicate its CSR policy to customers and the
local community. However, monitoring exchanges take time and may necessitate
hiring additional personnel that the company may not be able to afford.

The burden on consumers:

Social responsibilities like pollution control and environmental protection are very
costly and often require huge financial investments. Businessmen simply shift this
burden of social responsibility by charging higher prices from the consumers instead
of bearing it on themselves

Lack of skills:
Managers are here to address economic issues; they lack the expertise or
understanding necessary to address social issues.

Social Overhead Costs:

Costs on social responsibility are considered a social cost, which will not
immediately benefit the business. Why spend money on an object, the benefits of
which will be relished only in the future.

Types Of Social Responsibility

1. Corporate social responsibility

Corporate social responsibility is a way of describing how companies measure and
control their impact on society.
 2. Student social responsibility
Student social responsibility mainly focuses on taking responsibility for one's own
actions. It is a promise everyone should make for society while working for the
social, cultural, and, ecological causes.

3. Economic social responsibility

Economic responsibility initiatives involve improving the firm's business
operation while participating in sustainable practices – for example, using a new
manufacturing process to minimize wastage

4. Social responsibility of scientists and engineers

Scientists and engineers are being held accountable not only for how they apply
their knowledge and skills to social problems but also for their decisions about
what problems to address and how they interact with the larger society.

Social Responsibilities For Different Interest Groups

(1) Responsibility Towards the Shareholders

The company's owners are its shareholders. The business should use every available
resource to enhance and safeguard shareholder wealth. helpful information sharing
with investors, money management, etc.

(2) Responsibility Towards the Workers

The success of an organization is largely due to its workforce. The management of the
business is responsible for giving the employees suitable working circumstances. Fair
pay and remuneration for employees are necessary.

(3) Social Responsibility of Businesses Towards Government

The laws and rules of the nation or state in which an enterprise is functioning must be
complied with. The organization needs to engage with society to understand its needs.
 It must keep up a good infrastructure and disposal system and must not in any way
hurt society.

(4) Social Responsibility of Businesses Towards Society

It is the responsibility of every entity to perform a job or a business that will benefit
society at large to maintain a balance between the economy and the ecosystem,
generate employment opportunities, protect the environment by conserving natural
resources and wildlife, promote sports, and culture.

Students Social Responsibility

Student social responsibility primarily focuses on accepting accountability for one's

own conduct. Everyone should make this pledge to society while fighting for social,
cultural, and environmental concerns. These obligations are morally obligatory and
suggest that each individual behaves in a way that lessens the negative impact on
those who are right in their immediate vicinity. For instance, most of the times you
must have seen if two vehicles collide, the drivers blame each other for the mishap.
By this act, they not only fail to take responsibility but are demonstrating a character
trait that is very common in people who fail to succeed in anything. Therefore, in
accepting your faults, you are accepting a willingness to develop your character. It’s a
little effort that brings a big difference around. Here are some of the basic steps to get
you started for the revolution without disturbing your study schedule.

 Start by Preserving
As socially responsible citizens, one simple thing students can do is keep the
school or college building and the neighborhood around it clean by picking up
trash and placing it in the trash can, also monitoring how much electricity and
water they use. Make sure to turn off the lights and fans before leaving the
classroom. Likewise, refrain from leaving the faucet running. These small
actions can assist in carrying out the social obligations have as a student.
various ways that students might carry out their social obligations while they
study.
 Be a Volunteer
 The government and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have started a
number of programs to support various social issues, such as raising
awareness of the value of education, providing refuge for the homeless, caring
for the sick, and spending time with the elderly. Students can be part of them.

 Contribute to Make a Difference

Donating items that are no longer useful to you is always an option. If you
take a step back, you will notice that there are a lot of items in your room that
are doing nothing. For instance, books, notes, tasks, technology, a study table,
etc. In order to gather the books and other goods, you can also approach the
locals.

 Condone Any Form of Bullying

With the appropriate understanding and instruction, saving a young adult or
teenager is possible. If you notice something unethical going on, speak up
against it rather than ignoring it and continuing as if nothing was wrong.

 Follow Ethics
Ethical code aids in understanding the distinction between 'right' and 'wrong,'
as well as in applying that understanding to your decisions. For example, if
you are given the opportunity to pursue an opportunity that could be extremely
beneficial to you but may result in a loss to your fellow citizens. Being just to
your morals is the prime social responsibility. After all, you are the one you
are answerable. It takes strong and adept thinking to make the right tradeoffs.
Small actions can have a large and positive impact on society.
To begin with, changing your habits does not have to be as difficult or
difficult as you believe. Although it may take time, taking small but
significant steps in the right direction is critical.
 NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGO)

A non-governmental organization (NGO) is an organization that is formed independently of

the government. They are typically non-profit organizations, and many of them are involved
in humanitarianism or the social sciences; they can also include clubs and associations that
provide services to their members and others. According to surveys, NGOs have a high level
of public trust, making them a useful proxy for society's and stakeholders' concerns.
However, NGOs, such as the World Economic Forum, can act as corporate lobbying groups.
The term as it is used today was first used in 1945 in Article 71 of the newly formed United
Nations Charter. However, NGOs, such as the World Economic Forum, can act as corporate
lobbying groups. The term as it is used today was first used in 1945 in Article 71 of the newly
formed United Nations Charter. While there is no fixed or formal definition of what NGOs
are, they are generally defined as non-profit entities that are independent of governmental
influence—though they may receive government funding. According to the United Nations
Department of Global Communications, an NGO is "a not-for-profit, voluntary citizen's
group organized on a local, national, or international level to address issues in support of the
public good. The term non-governmental organization (NGO) is used inconsistently and is
sometimes used synonymously with civil society organization (CSO), which is an association
founded by citizens. In some countries, NGOs are known as non-profit organizations, and
political parties and labor unions are sometimes considered NGOs as well. NGOs are
classified by orientation—the type of activities an NGO undertakes, such as human rights,
consumer protection, environmentalism, health, or development—and level of operation,
which indicates the scale at which an organization operates: local, regional, national, or
international. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) serve as implementers, catalysts, and
partners. They mobilize resources to provide goods and services to people affected by natural
disasters; they drive change and collaborate with other organizations to address problems and
human needs. NGOs differ in their methods; some are primarily advocacy organizations,
while others run programs and activities. Concerned with poverty alleviation, Oxfam may
provide needy people with the equipment and skills needed to obtain food and drinking
water; the Forum for Fact-finding Documentation and Advocacy (FFDA) assists victims of
human rights violations in obtaining legal assistance. Afghanistan Information Management
Services provides specialized technical products and services to support development
activities carried out by other organizations on the ground. Management strategies are critical
to project success. The World Bank divides NGO activity into two categories.

● Operational NGOs, whose primary function is the design and implementation of

development-related projects.

● Advocacy NGOs, whose primary function is to defend or promote a particular cause and
who seek to influence the policies and practices of International governmental organizations
(IGOs).

Any group of people who want to carry out missions in the public interest can form an NGO.
They can have employees and budgets. Internationally, NGOs can operate. The government
has no authority over them and has no say in their operations or tax-exempt status. They can
and usually are non-profit. They are funded by donations, grants, and membership dues.
NGOs may also engage in both of these activities: campaigning NGOs (such as human rights
organizations) frequently have programs that assist the specific victims for whom they are
trying to advocate, while operational NGOs will use campaigning techniques if they
encounter problems in the field that could be resolved by a policy change.

Operational

Operational NGOs work to "achieve small-scale change directly through projects," collecting
funds, supplies, and volunteers to establish regional initiatives. They organize sizable
fundraising activities and could submit requests for grants or contracts to institutions of
power in order to fund their projects. Operational NGOs frequently have a hierarchical
structure; their offices are staffed by professionals who plan initiatives, make budgets, handle
accounts, and report to and communicate with operational fieldworkers on projects. They are
most frequently connected to disaster relief, public welfare, or issues involving the
environment or service delivery. Organizations that provide services or encourage
participation, are either religious or secular, public or private, and are either relief or
development organizations, or operational NGOs. Even though they may have a local focus,
most functioning NGOs are either national or worldwide. Implementing initiatives is what
distinguishes an operational NGO from other organizations.

Advocacy

Advocacy and campaigning non-governmental organizations (NGOs) seek to "achieve large-

scale change promoted indirectly through the influence of the political system." They
necessitate an active, efficient group of professional members capable of keeping supporters
informed and motivated. As their defining activity, campaigning NGOs must plan and host
demonstrations and events that will attract media attention. Campaigning NGOs frequently
deal with human rights, women's rights, and children's rights issues, and their primary goal is
to defend (or promote) a specific cause.

Social Responsibility of NGOs

Non-profit organizations have changed significantly in recent years. For example, they are
now recognized as one of the most prominent social actors capable of causing political
impact and social change. This new role has sparked several debates, such as what an NGO is
pursuing and its legitimacy to participate in political debates while maintaining its
recognition as a necessary and important social actor. Simultaneously, non-governmental
organizations (NGOs) are undergoing construction, with a significant increase in their
activities and a growing organizational complexity. As organizations, they have continuous
interactions with

the environment. This fact provokes that the own organizations think about the basic ambits
of social responsibility they should take into account. Several factors may contribute to a
company's evolution into a responsible organization. Sometimes people accept their
responsibilities because of internal values, but that isn't always the case. Other motivations
for developing social responsibility policies include associating values with their brand,
inspiring employees to identify with the business, producing greater benefits, or reducing
risks. However, when analyzing the motivations that may promote social responsibility in the
third sector, the shallowness of company motivations is noted, with the exception of those
related to internal values. Essentially, values are present in non-profit organizations from
their inception, and in many cases, they are the very reason for their establishment, as these
organizations were founded to promote these values. As a result, it may appear that third-
sector organizations are responsible 'per se,' and thus social responsibility policies do not
apply to them. However, in order to achieve the social change sought by their mission,
organizations engage in everyday activities in a variety of settings. They are usually subjected
to decision-making processes that can help them improve their impact. Non-profit
organizations’ social responsibility focuses on how they act in accordance with the values
they promote.

Facilitating Communication

NGOs study the best entry points into the community they want to help and use interpersonal
communication to win their trust. Additionally, they'd be well aware of whether the projects
they take on are feasible. NGOs can help people and the government communicate with one
another both upward and downward.

Advocacy for and with the poor

In some instances, NGOs act as the poor's spokesman or ombudsman and work to sway
public policies and initiatives. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, from
demonstration and pilot projects to participate in public forums and the development of
government policy and plans, to the dissemination of research findings and case studies of the
underprivileged.

Supporting innovation, Demonstration, and pilot projects

NGOs have the advantage of choosing specific locations for cutting-edge projects and
outlining in advance the time frame in which they will support the project, overcoming some
of the challenges that governments face in this area. NGOs can also serve as the forerunners
of large government initiatives due to their capacity to move more quickly than the
government bureaucracy.

YOUTH FOR SEVA (YFS)

Youth for Seva (YFS), was established in April 2007 and Venkatesh Murthy is the founder.
YFS encourages youth to volunteer and gives them valuable opportunities to give back to the
community. Through the culture of volunteering, YFS seeks to bring about constructive
change in society. The mission of YFS is to motivate young people to volunteer, match them
with community-based initiatives, and offer continuous support and training to both the
volunteers and the NGOs. Youth for Seva has been collaborating with numerous cooperative
organizations across the nation in an effort to support the social innovation that is the
foundation of all of these initiatives. Distribution of Ayush kits, books to disadvantaged
children, Dry ration kits, masks, nutrition kits, and PPT kits are a few of the crucial initiatives
that have partnered with cooperatives to provide covid relief. in the pandemic that shocked
and shook the world, YFS took on a contingency -response mechanism, adding a new leaf in
its chapter of nation-building. YFS decided to hold hands in the countries worth crisis and
was able to successfully impact 7 Lakh people across the country. YFS made decisions and
went the distance, joining the country’s frontline workers force to make a difference, on a
positive note, this year our persistent efforts and determination were acknowledged by the
government of Karnataka. YFS received the second highest civilian award in Karnataka, as
we witnessed this heart-wrenching situation we knew we had to come together as a nation
and support our brothers and sisters. Volunteers stepped in and distributed masks, face
shields, and sanitizers to raise awareness and help people access essential safety equipment.
A lot of people were stranded and many had lost their job. To assist we started distributing
grocery kits and cooked meals to those that needed them most. The anxiety caused by the
pandemic could be curbed by disseminating accurate information. With the help of doctor
volunteers from Doctors for Seva, we listened to the grievances and catered requests of
people through teleconsultation. YFS volunteers took on the challenge of screening the
students and invigilators for the SSLC exams in Karnataka and helped ensure the exams were
held safely. Having much-anticipated exams safely back on schedule relieved parents and
gave students a sense of accomplishment. YFS frontline workers bore the burden of the
sudden surge of cases and to support them in these challenging times they facilitated the
distribution of fresh meals to essential workers in hospitals through the Annadan project.
Also conducted multiple online sessions to motivate people, create awareness of health
management, and conducted morale-boosting activities. YFS conducts a need basis analysis
for the government schools and creates a tailored action plan to meet the needs of the
students. It aims to nurture the children in an ideal environment through infrastructure and
personnel support which works in harmony with the existing government schemes and
creates opportunities for holistic development. YFS's mission is to assist schools, homeless
shelters, government hospitals, and other organizations in the social sector by providing
volunteers who can assist them in overcoming some of their shortcomings and challenges.
Volunteering is made simple and tailored to the individual's interests, time constraints, and
skill sets.

YFS Focus Areas

Education:

NMMS: (National Means cum Merit Scholarship) is a centrally-sponsored national-level

scholarship program for students studying in government, local body, or government-aided
schools. Its objective is to award scholarships to students from financially weaker sections of
society to support them to complete their secondary school.

Abhyasikas: The primary objective of the learning centers has been to provide basic
infrastructure and help reinforce mathematics and science concepts. These centers seek to
complement the knowledge the students acquire in schools and help in the holistic
development of the individuals.

Vidyachetana: project was started in the year 2009 to help underprivileged families educate
their children by acting as a platform to connect donors to beneficiaries It is ensured that the
deserving children with the relevant ability and aspirations complete the requisite education
to be gainfully employed. Corporate-driven Education Projects

Health:

Nutrition Kits: As schools shut down, so did the options of mid-day meals. These school-
going children were denied quality and nutritious food for months. For thousands of children
from low-income families, hot milk and meals under the school feeding program had been
the only source of nutritious food. To address this issue and build strong immunity for these
children, volunteers visited numerous schools across India to identify who could benefit from
nutrition kits and then proceeded to distribute them to the children personally. The meals
were thoughtfully planned to contain all necessary food groups like cereals, rice, grains,
vegetables, and legumes to boost their immunity during these tough times.

Adolescent Health Awareness Program(AHAP) : Foundation is laid in childhood and

personality is raised in adolescence. Youth for Seva started AHAP sessions to help
adolescents to become better healthy, responsible citizens of India. Our program is designed
with sessions to address the change in adolescence and mental health, peer pressure,
addiction, and counseling for students.

Environment:
Give Paper Back: The project was started in the year 2016 in a small way, and it is a unique
initiative as it aims to reuse the unused sheets of a notebook to make new notebooks after the
completion of the current academic year. It focuses on reducing the resources required to
make new notebooks and strengthens the idea of refurbishing.

Plantation Drives: Our environment needs to be replenished and it is up to us to take care of

and give back to mother nature. We conducted multiple plantation drives across the country.
We engaged volunteers in seed ball making, sapling plantations, and reforestation in different
regions. On the occasion of World Environment Day, we conducted drives with a diverse
crowd of students, corporate volunteers, partners, and college volunteers.

Livelihood:

Sewing Machine Center: YFS has started sewing machine training centers in Diddige,
Kurabagatti, and Hunasikumari Villages in Dharwad, Karnataka, to improve the economic
conditions of these villagers. These projects will support the households of many people in
need and make them self-sufficient. This is a part of our livelihood project which supports
individuals by providing them with relevant skills that create opportunities for employment.

Meera Garments: In pursuit of development and employment, YFS started Meera Garments,
a project with the objective to empower rural women financially. We started the project in
Baad Village, Dharwad district, Karnataka, with good quality training. These ladies with our
professional training have already started to produce fine finished shirts, masks, uniforms,
and blouses and this result has overwhelmed and motivated us greatly to continue providing
training to new batches.

Livelihood: YFS has also been leading activities towards a greener future from its inception.
Activities like sapling plantation drives, initiatives to nurture the planted saplings, making
seed balls, cleanathons, and installing water feeders for birds have been organized by
engaging volunteers. YFS has also promoted echo-friendly celebrations during Holi, Diya
making and making our own clay Ganesha for Ganesha Chaturthi and so on.
 Vision, Mission, Values

Vision- Self-reliant society powered by socially conscious individuals

Mission- To build and facilitate a movement of organized volunteering for

societal well-being

Values-Nation first, Pluralism,

Services ProvidedIntegrity, Respect,
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 Health awareness programs services

 Health awareness promotion services
 Health screening services
 School Health program service
 Community health programming service

Youth For Seva Projects

Differently abled Description: The goal of the differently-abled projects in YFS is to provide
the support required to empower the differently-abled including activities like audio-
recording for the blind. Braille Chess competitions, music shows, etc.. are also held to
promote their talents. Initiatives for the differently abled Education Description: The goal of
the education projects in YFS is to attempt to fill gaps in the education system through
volunteers and specific projects like providing scholarships and resources like school kits.
School kit drive sponsors A child teaching vidya Daan Environment Description: The goal
here is to bring about ‘bottom to top’ change in the people, wherein people change to change
the system. It’s the change we all want to see in the ideal society and the ideal world, but
don’t dare to make green clubs green commandos green localities Wealth out of waste events
Description: There are several events in a year that engages volunteers- the events vary for
each YFS chapter. Chiguru Health Description: The goal of the health initiatives in YFS is to
facilitate access to quality healthcare for those from low economic backgrounds.

Board Members

1) Jagadeesh Maiya
(President)
2) Natarajan Ranganathan
(Vice President)
3) Unnikrishnan Menon
(General Secretary)

4) Harish Shenoy
(Treasurer)
5) Swayam Prakash Baral
(Trustee)

Address And Contact Details:

Youth For Seva
Jnanagiri # 75/76, 4th Cross,
2nd Main, Soudamini Layout,
Konanakunte, Bengaluru – 560062
Aditya +917995026309,
Shashidhar: +919606077045
Email: Marathon@youthforseva.org

MY EXPERIENCE AT YOUTH FOR SEVA

Day 1: (3rd June 2022)

The first day was my orientation day they introduced all the authorities, staff, and YFS. After
all the orientations they provided a guide to us (Ruthuja). She assigned me to work on the
study of the environment, and I was told to make social media calendar on the environment.
Which includes finding the important days related to the environment and activities that one
can do. Then I found taglines on various days, I was supposed to do these tasks in an excel
sheet. There was a lot to work on it, I almost spend 5 hours on that through that I got to know
the various activity that shields the environment. Although I felt stressed on the first day I
could handle it easily. Rutuja ma’am(Guide)was really sweet to me and supported me to
complete the work in a good manner.

Day 2:(4th June 2022)

Every day I reported to Rohit sir by 10’oo clock and then I continued the same work which
was done the previous day on this day I was assigned to find out persons to conduct speeches
or debates on this auspicious days, also I was supposed to find out details such as contact
details address, etc on those personalities. I even had to work on the posts of Youth for Seva
social media, where I had to write reports on the activities conducted by the NGO in various
parts of the nation on environment day. By the second day, I completed working on the
environment.

Day 3:(5th June)

As it was a Sunday and the world was celebrating environment day I had to attend a webinar
conducted by YFS on the zoom platform, in which two bee specialists had taken a session the
session was all about saving the environment and the specialty of bees towards the
environment. Through the speech, I learned how bees contribute to society and how to be
better citizen for a better future by saving the earth.

Day 4:(6th June 2022)

To a good beginning with a fresh mind, I continued with the same routine of making a
calendar with a different topic with the help of a different guide name Rohit Bellani. Today
my topic for preparing the calendar was education although it was boring because the
calendar making was the same task that was given the past few days then also with the same
spirit I finished the task on the same day. Through this, I learned various aspects which
improved my skills.

Day5:(7th June 2022)

It was another fresh beginning with a fresh topic on health I was guided by Dr. Nirupama

I had the same work of preparing a calendar on the given topic of health and livelihood. The
work was the same as the previous one, that is to find out the special days on health and to
find tagline as well as different personalities. As I had experience in preparing calendars on
the topic environment it was easy for me to complete the calendar on the topic of health on
this day. The guide who guided me was really supportive and encouraging in successfully
completing this task.

Day 6:(8th June 2022)

In essence, this past Saturday, as a media intern, my fieldwork consisted of documenting the
training program with photos and notes. Actually, Doctors For Seva, which I have previously
mentioned, organized the training program. The training program is very comparable to the
peer education program that we have back at our church in Christ. It mainly concentrated on
the module of creating healthy relationships. The session included several icebreaker games
and activities that we, as volunteer peer educators, could use in our future classroom lessons.

Day 7:(9th June 2022)

It was the final but not the least day with many experiences and learnings, on this day I had to
combine all the calendars that are the environment, health, education, and livelihood together
on Canva. And I had to prepare a report for these days and have to present it in front of
authorities also made a video presentation on the experiences I had throughout these days and
they conducted a small presentation related to my experience also told me to add feedback in
YFS website. On its final day, the guide treated me as well as other volunteers. I feel sad to
leave YFS and my guides, but they always welcomed me to go back whenever I wish. These
were one of the best days of my life and I will cherish YFS forever. learned the best things in
my life here in this NGO.

Learning outcome

Before starting here, I was an impatient person who was constantly worried and dissatisfied
with life. After working with them for a few days, my perspective completely changed; I
became understanding and patient. My tolerance had reached previously unimaginable levels.
My eight days at Youth For Seva were a stepping stone to multifaceted development. As part
of fieldwork and administration, I learned how to multitask, meet deadlines, and network
with others. I'm grateful for the opportunity to work with this truly passionate social service
organisation that works across the country in four different verticals: environment, education,
livelihood, and health. The webinars and awareness programmes gently reminded me of what
I am capable of as a member of the youth population. It fueled my desire to do more for
society and bring smiles to the underprivileged. To put it another way, each activity taught
me something new. Beginning with the school kit drive, I learned about the many companies
out there that are using CSR initiatives to help the needy. This has definitely influenced my
thinking in terms of making informed decisions about which ethical and socially responsible
company I want to join. My time at the NGO not only brought out my inner empath, but it
also provided me with ample opportunity for introspection. I felt more connected to myself as
I saw myself in other people's socks. I finally understood how our happiness is dependent on
the happiness of others. My time at the NGO has definitely made me more proactive. The
desire to actually fill societal gaps is inexplicable. The friendly faces, work culture, and
organisation itself have so endeared me that I would like to continue my association with
Youth For Seva and work to make our society a better place!
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