This is a one-year, full-time, field-based learning and contribution journey for young people who want to understand social change by working directly with communities.
The Fellow will be embedded within grassroots ecosystems and work alongside community partners, field teams, and internal stakeholders to support program implementation, learning, and engagement. This fellowship is designed for those who want to learn by living, grow by doing, and contribute meaningfully at the grassroots level.
Fellows will support the design and on-ground execution of community programs by working closely with grassroots organizations, field teams, and local stakeholders — while building practical understanding of how social impact initiatives are implemented and sustained.
The Fellow will:
Spend significant time in assigned field locations, engaging with community members, partners, and local leaders
Support day-to-day program activities at the grassroots level
Participate in community meetings, group discussions, and local events
Assist in planning and coordinating field-based initiatives
Observe and document community processes, challenges, and outcomes
Support basic data collection, reporting, and learning documentation
Share field insights with internal teams to strengthen program design
Contribute to awareness drives, community mobilization, and local engagement efforts
Take ownership of small field projects or program tasks
Participate in reflection sessions, reviews, and learning forums
On-ground exposure to community-based programs and grassroots ecosystems
Mentorship and learning support from experienced field and program teams
A structured space for reflection, learning, and skill development
Fellows who demonstrate strong ownership, values alignment, and performance during the year may be considered for absorption into the organization, subject to organizational needs and role availability.
Education: 12th pass / Undergraduate / Graduate (any discipline)
Comfortable communicating in local/regional languages (preferred)
Willingness to travel and stay in field locations for extended periods
Basic digital and documentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a field team
Prior volunteering, internships, or community exposure is a plus (not mandatory)
Duration: 1 year (full-time)
Locations: Banswara, Udaipur, Jaipur, Bhopal, Indore & nearby tribal areas
Work Mode: Fellows must be willing to live and travel in rural and remote regions.
Compensation: Fellowship honorarium (details to be shared during the process)
Arthan is a social enterprise dedicated to strengthening the social impact sector through capacity building and consulting support in the areas of:
- Human Capital
- Organizational Development and
- Thought Leadership.
Through its inception, Arthan has collaborated with over 1,500 leading social impact organizations, connected with more than 500,000 job seekers, and organized over 100 forums that attracted 1,000+ social leaders and over 20,000 participants.
