Wellness Woodcraft, an eco-friendly woodworking unit established in 2019, seeks passionate volunteers to support its mission of creating sustainable wooden kitchenware and home accessories. The organization aims to preserve traditional craftsmanship while promoting environmental responsibility through handmade products and educational woodworking classes. By bringing in volunteers, the unit hopes to enhance its production, design, and outreach capabilities while providing a unique learning experience in sustainable craftsmanship.
Volunteers will be integral to the daily operations of Wellness Woodcraft, assisting with multiple aspects of the organization. Key responsibilities include day-to-day production in the workshop, tools maintenance, wood milling, supporting classes and workshops, product design, marketing, logistics, and managing social media. The ideal volunteer will demonstrate a willingness to learn, assist with basic tasks, maintain a strong work ethic, and show commitment to collaboration. Skills to be developed include woodworking techniques, wood selection and preparation, sanding and finishing, bowl turning, spoon carving, design creativity, and tool maintenance.
The volunteering opportunity is designed for a minimum duration of 4 to 6 months, with work hours scheduled from 10 AM to 1 PM and 2 PM to 4 PM. No specific academic background is required, making this an accessible opportunity for individuals interested in woodcraft and sustainability. Volunteers will work under the guidance of Anand Rajan, the Unit Manager, and will be expected to engage fully with the organization’s mission and daily operations. The position is open to individuals with a passion for craftsmanship and environmental responsibility.
For more information about this volunteering opportunity, please reach out to:
Job Description: Tech Volunteer – ERP Implementation (Odoo) at Vérité
Position: Tech Volunteer
Location: Verite, Auroville
Duration: 12 Months
Vérité Integral Learning Center
Established in 1985, Vérité Integral Learning Center is a self-regenerative campus focused on integral development and yoga, located just five minutes from Matrimandir in Auroville. Vérité offers transformative practices, programs, and services to cultivate well-being, longevity, capability, and co-intelligence, empowering individuals and groups to create a positive impact in their personal, professional, and community environments.
Sustainable Living & Healthy Habitat
Vérité provides a health-centered, sustainable environment with guest accommodations, seminar and retreat spaces, therapy and program facilities, a dining hall, café, library, and organic garden. Nestled within a reforested urban campus, the center operates with green systems that include renewable energy, rainwater harvesting, waste recycling, and regenerative gardening practices. Vérité promotes conscious consumption, offering vegetarian and vegan meals prepared with organic ingredients that support balanced nutrition and eco-friendly living.
Holistic Health & Integral Development
Vérité fosters holistic health and well-being through a wide range of counseling, coaching, and therapeutic practices designed to balance the body, mind, and heart. The center provides classes, workshops, and training programs aimed at developing positive habits, behaviors, and life skills. Through a “learning by doing” approach, participants are encouraged to explore self-integration, self-actualization, and practical life skills that enhance personal growth.
Community Engagement & Positive Impact
Vérité is a meeting ground for Aurovilians, volunteers, social entrepreneurs, guests, and groups committed to becoming positive change-makers. By equipping individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to proactively address humanity’s evolving challenges, Vérité contributes to a thriving, equitable future. The center also serves as a venue for applied research and offers volunteer and internship opportunities to further personal, professional, and social development.
Integral Futures & Research
Vérité conducts ongoing research in evidence-based practices across diverse fields to cultivate transdisciplinary intelligence and resilience. This research is focused on addressing complex, real-world challenges in a proactive and decisive way, supporting the center’s mission to build a future that values sustainability, equity, and the holistic well-being of all.
For more info:
Landline Telephone: +91 413 2622045, 413 2622 606
Mobile/WhatsApp: +91 8489391876, 9363624083
Email: verite@auroville.org.in, programming@verite.in
Insta: verite.auroville
Facebook: verite auroville
Website: www.verite.in
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications and Skills Required:
Preferred Experience:
What We Offer:
Duration: 6 months (with potential for extension)
Location: Vérité Guest House, Auroville, Tamil Nadu, India
How to Apply:
If you’re passionate about technology and sustainability, and have the skills to help us implement Odoo ERP, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience to:
Email: verite@auroville.org.in | programming@verite.in
Phone: +91 413 2622045
Join us at Vérité and contribute to a meaningful project while enhancing your technical expertise!
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Conditions
For full day Volunteer-Afternoon food will be provided
For half day volunteers- Auroville volunteer contribution will be provided.
Kuilapalayam Cultural Centre started in 2003, offering many programs and activities for the children and youth in Kuilapalayam in Auroville’s Bio-region. Since 2014, Kuilai Creative Centre became a sub-unit of SAIIER – Sri Aurobindo International Institute of Educational Research in Auroville, in the Universal City Auroville, near Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), in southern India.
Vision and Missions:
The vision of the Kuilai Creative Centre is to connect the beneficial influence of Aurovilian philosophy and activities with the Tamil Culture so that the Centre can be a place where the two cultures integrate.
Leaders and team:
A. Selvaraj, H. Suryagandhi, E. Harikrishnan, S. Tamillanthi, and Alain Bernard.
We’re a group of 5 staff members, including part-time staffs for Office, Admin, Tuition, Tailoring, and Extra-curricular activities
Current Activities:
Kuilai Creative Centre has some daytime programs from 9 am to 5 pm(English Classes, Tailoring, Karate, Kick-Boxing, Kung Fu & Arts Classes) and after-school programs(Evening Tuition) from 6 pm to 8 pm and various Weekend activities(Silambam, Hip – Hop, Yoga, Bharathanaatiyam, Music-Keyboard, Arts Classes, Community Art Reach Programmes). During these hours, children and adults come and participate in different activities.
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Exciting new field with massive development potential
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Goal & expected outcome from the volunteer
Provide an opportunity to learn new skills, educate and train themselves in the area of arts and crafts, develop eco – friendly and sustainable materials.
Support offered for this opportunity
To expand our thriving team of professionals to support and further the Studio’s exploration and practices toward holistic design
The volunteer will be part of the team and take care of the design aspects in keeping with the vision of the studio.
We will cover volunteer contribution
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Volunteer Contributions and Lunch, Other support to be discussed after trial period of 3 months