Remote Volunteer — Policy Research, Tech & Communications (NGO in Tamil Nadu, India)

ET Global Volunteer Program

Empower Tamizhagam NGO Remote — volunteers can be based anywhere in the world

Time Commitment: Part-time, flexible Recurrence: Ongoing Cause Areas: Community Development, Economic Development, Public Policy, Poverty Good For: International Volunteers, Career Changers, Students, Corporate Groups

Empower Tamizhagam has worked on livelihoods and poverty alleviation in Tamil Nadu, South India for 15 years, through MSME support, policy work, and government program access.

We're building a global team of remote volunteers to help us do this well. You'll be matched to real, ongoing work based on your skills — not general tasks.

Use AI-assisted research and analysis tools to help map government schemes, summarize policy documents, identify eligibility criteria, and develop accessible communications for low-income communities.

We are currently looking for:

• Policy researchers and writers
• Video editors and content/social media creators
• Software engineers and product-minded contributors (we're building a platform for our beneficiaries)
• Data and monitoring & evaluation specialists
• Grant and proposal writers
• Indian legal and accounting professionals (company law, tax, compliance)
• US economic development / investment-facilitation experience (helping connect US companies and investors to Tamil Nadu)
• People with CSR or foundation contacts who can make an introduction

What we're looking for: Strong written and spoken English. Tamil is a plus, not required. Real experience in at least one area above.

What you'll get: Direct, visible impact on live work. A genuine international network — government officials, sector experts, and volunteers across India, the US, and beyond. Reference letters and citable outcomes.

Companies interested in group volunteering, and organizations interested in a funding partnership, are also welcome to reach out.