No. Nischint Saathi is voluntary service. You give time; we give training, recognition and a safe structure to serve in.

What if I can’t make a shift?

Tell your coordinator as early as you can. Life happens; we plan around it.

Do I need experience?

No. Orientation covers what you need, and every new Saathi starts in a supervised role.

Is my information shared with NISCHINT.care?

Only if you choose to become a Community Responder, and then only your name and phone number. Everything else stays with the Foundation.

VOLUNTEER WITH US · MUMBAI, NAVI MUMBAI & THANE

Become a Nischint Saathi.

One hour a week. A meal served, a parent visited, a neighbour who isn’t alone. Voluntary service, done with care and verified with rigour.

Apply in 2 minutes Ask us a question

1 hr / week

The typical ask. Event roles are fully flexible.

Near home

Matched to your own area, never a long commute.

Free

Orientation before your first day. No fees, ever.

Verified

A Digital Saathi ID anyone can check by QR.

WHAT SAATHIS DO

Small hours, spent where they matter most.

The Foundation funds and coordinates each program with trusted partners. Saathis are the people who show up.

Nischint Seva Foundation volunteer in a maroon NISCHINT polo serving food at an outdoor Hunger Relief campaign

TIER 1 & 2 · HUNGER RELIEF FIRST

Campaign Days

Serve meals, manage queues and help families on the day, always alongside a supervisor.

Nischint Seva Foundation volunteer sitting with an elder woman in her home during a companion visit

TIER 3 · POLICE-VERIFIED

Elder Companion

One hour, once a week, same day. A familiar face for a parent whose family lives far away.

Nischint Seva Foundation volunteer with a tablet speaking to a resident at their doorway

With NISCHINT app launch

OPT-IN · HIGHEST VERIFICATION

Community Responder

When someone nearby needs a check-in, you may be asked, never obliged. Emergencies always go to 112 first.

Informational only — this role goes live after legal sign-off.

WHAT YOU GET

Recognition that’s real, and respect for your time.

Digital Saathi ID

Your own ID card with a QR code families can scan.

Public verification

Anyone can confirm you’re a verified Saathi in seconds.

Achievement certificates

Issued for real service, verifiable by QR.

Impact Ledger

Your service history, on your own ID page.

Free orientation

Care, conduct and boundaries, before day one.

Your hours, your call

Pick the role and time that fit your life.

You control your data

Encrypted documents. Change consent or request erasure anytime.

Never alone, unverified

Solo roles open only after every check clears.

WHO CAN APPLY

We look for character, not credentials.

18 years or older
Living in Mumbai or Thane
A valid government photo ID
Patience, reliability and genuine care

No degree required. Retired teachers, homemakers, students and working professionals all make great Saathis.

OUR SELECTION PROCESS

The same checks every family can see.

01
Apply
Two minutes, online
All roles
02
A short conversation
Your motivation, availability and area
All roles
03
ID check
Government photo ID, stored encrypted
All roles
04
Police verification
Required before any one-on-one role
Tier 3 · Responder
05
Orientation, then your Saathi ID
Care, conduct and boundaries
All roles

THREE WAYS TO SERVE

Give the time you have. We’ll plan around it.

TIER 1

Event & Remote

Flexible, per event

TIER 2

On-Ground Supervised

Opening soon

TIER 3

Direct Companion

One hour a week, same day

APPLY

Ready to become a Saathi?

Tell us a little about yourself. We read every application ourselves and call you back within two working days.

OUR PROMISE TO EVERY SAATHI

“You give your time. We make sure it’s safe, respected and counted.”

Nischint Saathi is voluntary service. Saathis are independent volunteers of Nischint Seva Foundation, not employees, and receive no payment.

QUESTIONS

Before you apply.

Is this paid?: No. Nischint Saathi is voluntary service. You give time; we give training, recognition and a safe structure to serve in.
What if I can’t make a shift?: Tell your coordinator as early as you can. Life happens; we plan around it.
Do I need experience?: No. Orientation covers what you need, and every new Saathi starts in a supervised role.
Is my information shared with NISCHINT.care?: Only if you choose to become a Community Responder, and then only your name and phone number. Everything else stays with the Foundation.