SPACƎECE Volunteering

"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Mahatma Gandhi 

About Volunteering at SpacECE

Volunteering at SPACƎECE India Foundation in the field of early childhood education can be a rewarding experience. As a volunteer, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young children and contribute to their development and education.

Working in early childhood education at SPACƎECE India Foundation may involve a range of activities, including helping to plan and run educational programs and activities, assisting with the development of educational resources and materials, and providing support to all organizational functions.

Volunteering at SPACƎECE India Foundation in the field of early childhood education can be a valuable and rewarding experience that can help you to develop skills, make a difference in the lives of young children, build connections, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits of Volunteering

Some of the benefits of volunteering in early childhood education at SpacECE India Foundation include:

Overall, volunteering at SpacECE India Foundation in the field of early childhood education can be a valuable and rewarding experience that can help you to develop skills, make a difference in the lives of young children, build connections, and contribute to a meaningful cause.

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Volunteer Details

Requirements

Virtual Office setup

If want to contribute remotely, then the following things are mandatory.

Selection Process

https://www.google.com/url?q=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.gle%2FHE2vEgCc9mMKTEky8&sa=D

Our Intern recruitment process is very simple. 

Responsibilities of Regular Volunteers

Expectations from the Volunteers

Proposed Projects - Education

Project 1: Online Course Publishing

Title

Conceptualizing, Creating, Publishing Online Course through a MOOC

Details

In the current scenario, online teacher training is becoming essential and every organization is trying their best to work with it. Candidates also need to go beyond the physical modules and learn the skills to create their own courses using available MOOCs. Digital Learning materials demands the ability to create soft documents, audio, videos. These platforms also provide the facility to conduct the assessments in a very innovative way. This project will expect the candidate to develop the Teacher/Parent Training modules considering distance learning mode.

Expected Output

Project 2: SPACE Educational kits

Title

Developing Educational kits for Home-as-a-Learning-SPACE

Details

Parents and teachers endorse SPACE’s foundational thoughts, but we realized that sometimes they found themselves short of material to implement those ideas. Therefore, we propose to develop Educational Kits which can supplement educational material available at home. Most importantly, this Kit should include a detailed note on the Educational importance of each object, the process to use it and assess the learning.

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Project 3: National Conference on ECE

Title

Planning and Organizing National-Level Conference on ECE

Details

SpacECE wants to make sure that all ECE experts come together and decide the direction for the ECE domain in the middle of Pandemic. We strongly believe that there is a need to bring all ECE experts together. This internship project will be focused on event preparation, communication and organizing. Candidates need expertise in the ECE domain to decide the topics, speakers and their presentation. Similarly, strong written, oral communication skill and other softs skills are required to complete the responsibilities.

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Project 4: Video library

Title

Creating video library and sorting, labelling, detailing the videos

Details

SpacECE already has more than 1000 videos of children taken during their early ages. All of them carry educational importance specifically for the academicians and researchers coming from the ECE background. We want to create a good video library of those all videos and then categories them according to the child development domains or milestones. Similarly, those videos need to assign appropriate titles, add descriptions and editing videos.

Expected Output

Proposed Projects - Art

Project 1: Graphic Artist

Title

Designing the art work, preparing promos and enriching material


Details

SpacECE expects creativity and innovation in its all kind of work. It is appreciated more when things are visually rich. Every material published by the organization has to stand out and should reflect our commitment to aesthetics. We are looking for Graphic Artist to work on the digital and print material. The candidate will also work on the presentations, websites and overall branding.


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Project 2: Video Editor 

Title

Preparing the promos and editing the video recorded during the online training 


Details

SpacECE widely circulates its publicity and promotional material. At the same time, there are specific products that have video content. We are running our YouTube channel and want to make sure that high-quality educational content is delivered through it. Video footage generated during online training also needs careful editing as it will be reproduced in other educational material. Apart from this, a candidate is expected to video-record promos, interviews and many more. 


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Proposed Projects - Technology

Project 1: Android Aggregator App

Title

Developing Android Aggregator App to provide the Educational services


Details

SpacECE is providing customized educational services to individuals, and organizations, which includes developing various learning corners in the home, on-call consultation for learning difficulties and many more. SpacECE is planning to develop an aggregator app (like UBER) where customers can enrol and consultants can also join. The application will have a detailed profile of consultants and those will be assigned based on the initial BOT interactions.


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Project 2: Telegram API Integration

Title

Telegram API Integration in the web-based and mobile applications


Details

One of the SpacECE goals is to convince the masses about the importance of Early Childhood Education (ECE). We have started various focused Telegram channels for the same. We want to utilize Telegram APIs to ease the communication in those channels. Similarly, we are running Telegram Classes where students join to learn about the ECE. We want to improve one-on-one communication by implementing customized mass messaging or similar other features. Most importantly, we want to develop BOT which can handle primary customer communication and help reduce the burden on employees.


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Project 3: Video Gallery

Title

Web Portal with a gallery of the Videos of Children restricted access


Details

SpacECE has more than 1000 videos of children categorized based on various Developmental Domains, with proper labelling, description and detailing. It is the best guide for the parents and rich resources for the researchers/academicians. Our plan is to provide secured access to these videos through a web portal. There will be a facility to upload the videos and get the consent of the parents. These videos can be included in digital materials like websites, presentations, documents for the duration of the subscription.


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Proposed Projects - Management

Project 1: Sales (Incentive-based)

Title

Driving Sales of the various products and services around Home-as-a-Learning-SPACE  


Details

SpacECE is aggressively working on Home-as-a-Learning-SPACE. There are various products and services designed around this concept. Marketing teams are deploying innovative strategies to reach the targeted audience using organic and paid digital media. We are looking strong Sales team to convert those leads into customers and established long term associations. Selected candidates will get lucrative incentives (20-30%) equated to their sales targets.


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Desirable Work or Internship Experience

Project 2: Digital Marketing

Title

Utilizing Digital Marketing strategies for branding, and achieving sales targets  


Details

SpacECE is in its scale-up stage and has set very high sales targets for this financial year. The organization has already deployed various strategies to achieve these targets, where focused attention to Digital Marketing is one of those. There is a need to plan and execute creative marketing campaigns using all possible Digital Medium, generate leads and get those converted. This internship will be demand high-level motivation, self-driven and achiever.


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Project 3: Financial Analysis

Title

Financial Analysis of current organizational status and planning coming FY  


Details

SpacECE is planning to attract Engle investors for the organization and seed funds for a few of want exciting projects. The organization will have to stand out in the market with its robust Financial Statements in the coming years. There is a need to understand the current status, predict the coming three quarters and plan to achieve targets. Similarly, products/services optimum cost need to be decided with a detailed costing analysis.


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Project 4: Operational Enhancements

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Enhancing overall operations of the organizations and improving the efficiency   


Details

SpacECE has is appreciated by all stakeholders for its process-oriented approach. As it is our USP, we want to improve further and assure that organization continue improving further. The existing process can be documented and SOPs can be prepared with proper efficiency measurement variables. In addition to this theoretical exercise, suggested processes need to be executed with existing employees, and consultants.


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Project 5: Business Development

Title

Identifying new market opportunities in the middle of the Pandemic  


Details

SpacECE had niche expertise in conducting the online training on ECE and managed to reach thousands even though all our competitors are struggling to achieve minimum numbers. But due to pandemic and easy access to online platforms, our market share is decreasing continuously. There is a need to identify alternative avenues of Business. We are planning to work on an innovative concept called ‘WhatsApp/Telegram Classroom’. SpacECE is also looking for collaborations with established organizations in the ECE domain.


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Project 6: Software Designing and implementation

Title

Designing and overseeing Android Aggregator App for provideing the Educational services


Details

SpacECE is providing customized educational services to individuals, and organizations, which includes developing various learning corners in the home, on-call consultation for learning difficulties and many more. SpacECE is planning to develop an aggregator app (like UBER) where customers can enrol and consultants can also join. The application will have a detailed profile of consultants and those will be assigned based on the initial BOT interactions.


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Project 7: Talent Acquisition and Consultant process

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Designing, executing and refining Talent Acquisition and Consultant onboarding process


Details

SpacECE is expanding its horizon which is possible only by absorbing the talent and associating with the experts in the domain on consulting basis. We are planning to establish a robust process to handle the talent acquisition and consultant onboarding process. Similarly, there is a need to standardize the documentation of the employees and consultants, so that Background check can be addressed during the later stage.


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Supporting Institutions

Indira College of Commerce and Science

Balaji Institute of Modern Management

Bharati Vidyapeeth - College of Management

Indira Institute of Management, Pune

Vishwakarma University,   Pune

Balaji Institute of Modern Management

Indira Institute of Management, Pune

Bharati Vidyapeeth - College of Management

FAQ

What qualifications do I need to volunteer in early childhood education at SpacECE India Foundation?

What kind of training will I receive as a volunteer?

SpacECE India Foundation provides training for volunteers to ensure they are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to work effectively in early childhood education. The training may include information about child development, space education, and STEM education, as well as practical guidance on working with young children.

What kind of activities will I be involved in as a volunteer in early childhood education?

As a volunteer in early childhood education, you may be involved in a range of activities, including helping to plan and run educational programs and activities, assisting with the development of educational resources and materials, and providing support to children and families.

How many hours do I need to commit as a volunteer?

The number of hours you will be expected to commit as a volunteer will depend on your availability and the needs of the organization. SpacECE India Foundation is flexible in terms of volunteer hours, but it is important to be reliable and committed to the organization.

What are the benefits of volunteering at SpacECE India Foundation? 

Volunteering at SpacECE India Foundation can provide several benefits, including the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in early childhood education, develop communication and leadership skills, and make a positive impact on children's lives. Additionally, volunteering can be a great way to build your network, meet new people, and enhance your resume. 

About SpacECE

SpacECE India Foundation

SPACE for Early Childhood Education

SPACE is the acronym of Social, Physical, Aesthetic, Cognitive and Emotional, which are crucial child development aspects. Additionally, to communicate our focus on the Educational component and children aged 0-8years, we use the suffix Early Childhood Education. 'SpacECE India Foundation' intend to work closely with the public education systems on capacity building and developing an eco-system for the overall development of children. ‘SPACE for ECE’ is another entrepreneurial effort to consolidate our decade-long experience acquired while working with non-profits, informal learning centres, international researchers and clients. One of the significant contributions is the Home-as-a-Learning-SPACE, where home itself is utilized for the learning purpose. We are also organizing online training and workshops called 'SPACE Talks'.  Please refer to the attached organizational profile to learn about SPACE. 

Our Executive Team

Aparna Chaudhari

Professional Experience

Aparna has 12 years of experience in child development, child rights and protection, child education field with managerial and program leadership responsibilities. She worked with organizations like ChildLine, Campaign Against Child Labour, and Kaivalya Education Foundation.

Academic Background


Foundational Thought

Aparna believes that surrounding makes a huge impact on children’s learning and their overall personality, therefore it is our responsibility as caretaker, teacher, parents to enrich their environment with lots of resources to help children become a good human being.

Sachin Mohite

Professional Experience

Sachin has 13 years of experience in educational research, monitoring & evaluation, large-scale program design & implementation with leadership responsibilities in Non-profits and corporates. He has worked with organizations like Muttha Foundation, SAP, Reliance Games and also contributed to educational start-ups like Learning Yogi.

Academic Background

Foundational Thought

Sachin believes that strong, motivated and trained organizational leadership is required to see the community-led large-scale educational change and sustain it post- intervention.

Our Success

State-Level Consultation on ECE

SpacECE organised a Get-Together with more than 50 ECE experts from all over Maharashtra. It set the tone for serious efforts in the ECE domain.  Ms Madhuri Sahasrabudhe (Councillor, PMC), Dr Suneeta Kulkarni (Granny Cloud), Mr Chittaranjan Kaul (CLR), Mr Nilesh Nimkar (QUEST), Ms Sushma Padhye (Grammangal), Ms Shubhada Joshi (Khelghar), and Dr Godbole (Chiranjiv Clinic) were amongst them.

SPACE Talks Series on ECE

We are glad to share that the 'MS Talk Series on ECE' was inaugurated by Dr Mr Mrs Godbole with the topic 'Enhancing Potential during Early years'. It was great to see an overwhelming response from 900 participants from all over Maharashtra, which included parents, pre-school teachers, Anandwadi Workers/Sevikas and NGO professionals. It highlighted the need to continue organizing similar events in the near future. 

Video Gallery with 1000+ videos

SpacECE has a youtube Channel with various educational material. All videos of the online sessions are made available through the video gallery in the online and offline mode. One of the significant contributions is a video gallery on Children (0-8yrs) coming from the Indian context. We are inviting parents to upload content on a restricted channel, which will be utilized by University departments specializing in ECE for research purpose.