Volunteer
You do not need a car, a big budget or years of experience to help someone drive on their own. You need a few hours, a skill you are good at and the willingness to show up.
The people you never see
What you do not see are the people who helped her get there. Someone set up the awareness event where her family first heard that adaptive driving was possible. Someone translated a guide into Hindi so her parents could read it. Someone wrote down her story so the next learner would find the courage to call.
Any of those people could be a volunteer. A student, a freelancer or a working professional with a few hours to spare could do each of those things, and those hours add up to real change in someone’s life. You can read about the learners behind that change in Real Life, Real Change.
Where you can help
Pick what suits your skills and your time. Some roles are in person and Many can be done online from anywhere.
Events and outreach
Stories and social media
Write, film or edit learner stories, shared only with their consent, and help more people learn what is possible.
Research
Information on adaptive driving in India is scattered. Help us gather it, organise it and make sense of it.
Translation
Turn our guides and posts into Hindi and other Indian languages, so families everywhere can read them.
Design and tech
Create posters, infographics and accessible web content that are clear and easy for everyone to use.
Mentoring
Guide trained learners who are looking for work, with help on resumes, interviews or using digital tools.
What you give, and what you take away
Volunteering is not one-sided. The time you give comes back to you in ways a classroom or a regular job rarely offers.
You give
- A few hours a week or a month
- A skill you already have
- Your curiosity and care
You take away
- Real work you can talk about in college applications and job interviews
- A first-hand understanding of disability and inclusion
- Practice in research, writing, design or event planning
- Friends and mentors who care about the same things you do
Many colleges value social work and community service, so check whether your hours can count towards your course. And if you plan a career in business, policy, design or social work, understanding disability inclusion is a skill employers increasingly look for.
Part of something bigger
Helping one person drive on their own may feel like a small thing. It connects to much larger goals. Independent mobility supports several of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. It also links to India's Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016, and to the social side of how companies now report on their responsibilities.
How to get started
01
Sign up
Tell us about yourself, your skills and how much time you have.
02
Talk to us
We will get in touch to understand what you would enjoy doing.
03
Find your role
We match you with work that fits your skills and schedule.
04
Start helping
Begin with one task, then do as much or as little as you like.
Read before you join
Real Life, Real Change
Dream, Dare, Do, Drive
THE 4D FRAMEWORK
Four Steps. A More Independent You.
DREAM
Believe it's possible.
DARE
Take the first step with courage.
DO
Build skills through
personalised training.
DRIVE
Live an independent,
confident life.
DREAM
Believe it's possible.
DARE
Take the first step with courage.
DO
Build skills through
personalised training.
DRIVE
Live an independent,
confident life.
GET INVOLVED
Four Steps. A More Independent You.
We believe independence is a right. Through training, guidance and a supportive community, we help learners and their families take the road to a more inclusive life.
“It’s a transformation, and it belongs to the whole family.”
— Drive On My Own Family
