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A full-time volunteer for Manzil, a youth empowerment and learning center in Khan Market, New Delhi

Duration:

Minimum of a six-month commitment. Prefer one year or longer.

Start Date:

The start date is flexible, but we would prefer the volunteer to start in…

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Private companies or…

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