"As a team of five students studying International Relations at Boston University, we wanted to have a meaningful impact while learning about grassroots development in Africa. Ashoka welcomed us into a partnership with their Nigeria field office. We helped plan a resource center for social entrepreneurs, provided advice on an energy audit, and worked directly with an aspiring Ashoka Fellow on his business plan. We forged meaningful relationships and are happy that an organization like Ashoka is successfully supporting grassroots development."
— Michael Mangano, Michael Silvestrini, Paul McManus, advisor (pictured), Emily Farwell, Michael Mann, Dami Ogunmola
Volunteer with Ashoka's Regional Offices
Ashoka has offices in every region of the world. Volunteers can assist either the offices themselves or their Ashoka Fellows with a range of tasks including field-specific programmatic support, training, translations, development of marketing materials, project proposals or business plans, web design, consulting and fundraising. Many of these can be done virtually, in the familiarity of your own home!
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When traveling abroad to volunteer, you should be prepared to cover both travel and living expenses, and feel comfortable in sometimes rustic and unfamiliar environments. We recommend that you clarify all expectations and arrangements before making your commitment by using the Volunteer Checklist.
Please note that Ashoka is not a volunteer placement agency and cannot arrange or oversee your travel. That said, we are very happy to make the connections that will make the best use of your interests and skills.