Market Research Support (Volunteer)

Note that this is a volunteer position without any pay.

About Proximity Foundation

Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.

We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.

Role Type : Volunteer

Time Commitment : 2-3 hrs/week

Department : Partnerships & Growth

Reports to : Partnerships & Engagement Lead

ROLE FOCUS

Research and profile donor organizations, CSR funds, and institutional partners aligned with Proximity Foundation's mission. Your findings directly inform who the Partnerships Lead reaches out to and how.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Research and identify potential donor and CSR partner organizations
• Profile target organizations — mission alignment, funding focus, grant cycles
• Maintain and update a prioritized list of partnership targets
• Monitor funding landscapes and CSR trends relevant to Proximity Foundation
• Summarize findings into briefing notes for the Partnerships Lead
• Support preparation of partnership proposals and outreach materials

WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE

You'll spend your time researching organizations, building out profiles in a shared tracker, and writing concise briefing notes. Mostly desk-based, async research work — ideal for someone detail-oriented.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

The quality of your research directly determines which doors the Partnerships Lead can knock on. You're building the intelligence layer of Proximity Foundation's growth strategy.

HOW TO APPLY

To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: [email protected]

Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Secondary research   |   Google / LinkedIn research   |   Report writing   |   Attention to detail   |   CSR awareness

Only those candidates can apply who are:

1. Driven by the social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students
2. Can start volunteering from May 2026
3. Have relevant skills and interests
4. Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.

BENEFITS

• Certificate
• Letter of recommendation
• Flexible work hours
• LinkedIn Recommendation