Why Young Indians Are Choosing Volunteering Today | Ajit & Satish | Podcast

About this episode

This episode explores the evolving significance of volunteering for young Indians and its impact on personal growth and community engagement.

Volunteering in India is evolving and so is what it means to give back.In this episode, we explore why volunteering matters more than ever, especially for young people navigating purpose, identity and community in a rapidly changing world. From moving beyond a survival mindset to building meaningful connections, volunteering today is as much about personal growth as it is about social impact. Our guests share their journeys, unpack what truly sustains long-term volunteering and reflect on how service shapes leadership, belonging and agency. If you’ve ever asked yourself “Why should I volunteer?”, this episode is a great place to start. Subscribe to our YouTubechannel and never miss the latest episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@UCPichWEo9gwkwpABT8kgk9Q About Ajit Sivaram and Satish Manchikanti - They are the co-founders of U&I Trust and Change+. About U&I - U&I is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives through education and community engagement. Our two core programs are U&I Teach and U&I Empower. U&I Teach provides after-school tutoring and mentorship to underprivileged children across India, helping bridge the education gap. U&I…

People in this episode

Hosts: Ajit Sivaram, Satish Manchikanti

Topics covered

• volunteering
• personal growth
• social impact
• leadership
• community

Keywords

• U&I Trust
• Change+
• education
• community engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Products: U&I Teach, U&I Empower

Places: India

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