Your Time Can Change a Day Maybe More

A few hours of your time can turn into moments of learning, confidence, and joy for a child. By stepping into a classroom or supporting an activity, you become part of experiences that go beyond textbooks. It’s simple, personal, and impactful in ways that last.

Why Your Time Mattes

Volunteers play an important role in strengthening learning experiences and bringing diverse perspectives into the classroom. Beyond academics, your involvement helps build confidence, curiosity, and a sense of encouragement among children. It also reflects a shared responsibility—where communities come together to support meaningful learning environments.

How You Can Contribute

Whether you have a few hours to spare or want to be more regularly involved, there are many ways to contribute. Your time can be spent supporting academic learning, leading creative activities, organising sports sessions, or even sharing your professional skills in areas like photography, design, or health awareness.

How You Can Contribute
  • Academic Support

    Assist with basic learning activities, reading sessions, or subject-specific support to help reinforce classroom learning.

  • Co-curricular Activities

    Support activities like art, storytelling, sports, or creative sessions that help children explore interests beyond academics.

  • Skill-Based Contribution

    Use your professional skills—such as design, technology, communication, or training—to support the organization

  • Events & Outreach

    Help organize or support school events, awareness drives, or community initiatives conducted by the NGO.

Working Together Responsibly

Volunteering with us comes with a shared responsibility toward creating a safe and respectful environment for children.

Child-first approach

All interactions and activities are designed keeping the well-being and comfort of children as the top priority.

Respect for school routines

Volunteers are expected to align with existing schedules, guidelines, and classroom structures.

Safeguarding & ethics

Maintaining appropriate boundaries, respectful behavior, and confidentiality is essential at all times.

What to Expect

Volunteering opportunities are based on the current needs of the school and ongoing programs. Once you reach out, our team will review your interest and connect with you if a suitable opportunity is available. While volunteering is primarily about contributing your time, it also offers a chance to engage meaningfully, gain new perspectives, and be part of a larger purpose.

Interested in Volunteering?

If you would like to contribute, write to us at [balwansumati@gmail.com](mailto:balwansumati@gmail.com) or call the school office at +91 9579085270 (11:00 am – 4:30 pm). Our team will get in touch with you to explore suitable opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I donate to Sumati Balwan School?
You can donate online through our Donate Now page using a debit card, credit card, UPI, or net banking. We also accept cheques made in favour of "Sumati Balwan Educational Trust". For large or institutional donations, please reach out to us directly via email or phone.
Is my donation eligible for a tax deduction under Section 80G?
Yes. Contributions to Sumati Balwan School qualify for tax exemption under Section 80G of the Income Tax Act. After your donation is processed, you will receive an official receipt that you can use while filing your annual income tax returns to claim the applicable deduction.
How will my donation be used?
Every rupee goes directly towards the school's programmes — covering tuition support, mid-day meals, uniforms, books, and extracurricular activities for underprivileged children. We publish an annual impact report so donors can see exactly how funds are allocated.
Can I set up a recurring donation?
Absolutely. On the Donate Now page you can choose an annual giving option that automatically renews each year. Recurring donors receive a consolidated 80G receipt at the end of each financial year, along with quarterly impact updates.
How can I sponsor a child's education?
Through our Sponsor a Child programme you can cover the full annual cost of one child's education — including tuition, meals, uniform, and stationery. Visit the Sponsor a Child page, fill in the form, and our team will match you with a child and send you a welcome kit with their profile and academic goals.
Can I visit the school to see the work being done?
Yes, we warmly welcome donors and volunteers to visit. Guided visits are organised on the last Saturday of every month. Please write to us at balwansumati@gmail.com at least one week in advance so we can schedule your visit and ensure the children and staff are prepared to receive you.
What volunteering opportunities are available?
We accept volunteers in several areas — classroom teaching assistance, career mentoring, skills workshops (art, music, computers), and event support. Both in-person and remote volunteering slots are available. Head to the Volunteer page, complete the interest form, and our coordinator will contact you within three working days.
How do I get an 80G receipt for my donation?
Receipts are issued automatically within 7 working days of a successful payment. You will receive a PDF copy at the email address provided during checkout. If you have not received your receipt within that window, please email balwansumati@gmail.com with your transaction ID and we will resend it promptly.

Voices from Our Volunteer Community

The experience at the school was excellent. The enthusiasm of the founder madam is infectious, an inspiration to me as to what leadership is all about. The IBT program at the school is giving students handson experience. We found the students to be confident and articulate. Principal Maam was gracious in extending her welcome to us. An excellent institution which is changing lives in a meaningful way. Thanking you for the service you are doing for the society and for the nature.

Sudipto Sengupta

What a delight to be in this school observing the work happening and interacting with the students and teachers! Dr. Sharayu and Mr. Nitin have redefined education in this beautiful campus. I saw experiential leaning happening here. Students taught in an atmosphere of love. The dedication of the teachers is commendable. The students won our hearts with their confidence, openness and loving and courteous manners. May the school be blessed! Congratulations to Dr. Sharayu and Mr, Nitin.

Vijaykumar Karla

In this materialstic world with all of us being in a rat race for scuccess and satisfaction of personal ego we lose the sight to real purpose of our existence. Today visit to Sumati Balwan is an experience that reminds us of what we are meant to be and meant to do. This school is not only and instituion of academia but a gateway to prepone next generation for being infused in the purpose of life. We are humbled, amazed and much wiser than we were after seeing this wonderful work being done here. You are an inspiration to all and a driving force that will ensure we will have learnt and enlightened next generation who will take our society and continue ahead with the right set of values and practical knowledge. We wish you all very best and will provide our support to help you achieve your goals and prosper. Thanks you sincerely and from the depth of our heart for this wonderful experience.

TCS Team

१२ व १३ जानेवारी २०२३ रोजी श्री दिनेश शहा व मंत्री सर आयोजित धम्माल विज्ञानाची व रॉकेट मेकिंग कार्यशाळा उत्साहात संपन्न झाली. इयत्ता १ली ते १०वी  विद्यार्थ्यांचा प्रतिसाद उत्तम होता. स्वप्नाकडून सत्याकडे जाणारा मार्ग अस्तित्वात आहे. तो शोधण्याची जिद्‌द आणि धैर्य तुमच्याकडे असले पाहिजे. सुमती बालवनचे उपक्रम शैक्षणिक क्षेत्रात नाविन्यपूर्ण आहेत. सर्व उपक्रमांना शुभेच्छा.

डॉ. संजय पुजारी संस्थापक संचालक डॉ. कल्पना चावला विज्ञान केंद्र, कराड

IBT Program – need assessment  च्या हेतूने शाळा भेट झाली. विज्ञानश्रम IBT  कार्यक्रमाच्या मदतीने शाळेने खूपच उपक्रम राबवले आहेत. यांत व्यावहारिक गरज लक्षात घेऊन राबवलेले उपक्रम आहेतच जसे बायोगॅस, Moisture Sensor परंतू विद्यार्थीकेंद्री असेही काही उपक्रम खूप आवडले जसे मुलांसाठी साहसी खेळांची उपकरणे.           सर्वात महत्त्वाचे म्हणजे IBT चा गाभा लक्षात घेऊन मुलांचे शिकणे व शिकलेल्याचे उपयोजन यावर भर दिलेला दिसतो हे खूपच अभिनंदनीय आहे. पुढील वाटचालीसाठी शाळेला शुभेच्छा!

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