Market Research Support (Volunteer)
At a glance
Mid-level Market Research role at Proximity Works. Remote, India.
Pay not stated Market Research salary
Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.
What you'll do
- Find donor, CSR, and institutional partners that match the foundation’s mission
- Build profiles covering each organization’s mission, funding priorities, and grant timing
- Keep a prioritized partnership-target tracker accurate and current
- Track relevant CSR developments and changes in the funding landscape
- Turn research into briefing notes and help shape proposals and outreach materials
What you bring
- Use secondary research, Google, and LinkedIn to investigate organizations
- Write clear reports and concise research summaries
- Bring strong attention to detail and awareness of CSR
- Care about social initiatives that support underprivileged students
- Be available to start volunteering in May 2026
Who this fits
This unpaid volunteer role suits someone who enjoys detailed, desk-based research that can be done asynchronously for two to three hours each week. The position is remote in Mumbai and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds, including women starting or restarting their careers. You should be motivated by the foundation’s work with young people and able to volunteer reliably.
From the employer
Note that this is a volunteer position without any pay.
About Proximity Foundation
Proximity Foundation runs structured coding education programs for young people aged 14-18 at Community Care Institutions (CCIs). Using a computer-based LMS curriculum covering HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and SQL, we pair students with volunteer mentors in cohort-based sessions designed to build real technical skills and lasting confidence.
We are scaling from the first cohort to many cohorts within Mumbai and building the operational team that will carry this program forward. Every role in Proximity Foundation is a direct investment in the young people we serve.
Role Type : Volunteer
Time Commitment : 2-3 hrs/week
Department : Partnerships & Growth
Reports to : Partnerships & Engagement Lead
ROLE FOCUS
Research and profile donor organizations, CSR funds, and institutional partners aligned with Proximity Foundation's mission. Your findings directly inform who the Partnerships Lead reaches out to and how.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and identify potential donor and CSR partner organizations
- Profile target organizations — mission alignment, funding focus, grant cycles
- Maintain and update a prioritized list of partnership targets
- Monitor funding landscapes and CSR trends relevant to Proximity Foundation
- Summarize findings into briefing notes for the Partnerships Lead
- Support preparation of partnership proposals and outreach materials
WHAT A TYPICAL WEEK LOOKS LIKE
You'll spend your time researching organizations, building out profiles in a shared tracker, and writing concise briefing notes. Mostly desk-based, async research work — ideal for someone detail-oriented.
WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS
The quality of your research directly determines which doors the Partnerships Lead can knock on. You're building the intelligence layer of Proximity Foundation's growth strategy.
HOW TO APPLY
To express interest in this role, please send a short note (no formal CV required) to: Bhoomi.k@proximity.foundation
Tell us a little about yourself, why this role appeals to you, and any relevant experience. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds — enthusiasm and reliability matter most.
Requirements
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Secondary research | Google / LinkedIn research | Report writing | Attention to detail | CSR awareness
Only those candidates can apply who are:
- Driven by the social initiatives and want to make an impact in the lives of under-privileged students
- Can start volunteering from May 2026
- Have relevant skills and interests
- Women wanting to start/restart their career can also apply.
Benefits
BENEFITS
- Certificate
- Letter of recommendation
- Flexible work hours
- LinkedIn Recommendation
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