Application Process

Video Volunteers is looking for socially-committed individuals from marginalized sectors of society to work as Community Correspondents, reporting on the issues and concerns of their communities. If you think it is a platform that you or someone you know can use to effectively channel the voices of those around you, you can nominate yourself and other suitable candidates online. An IndiaUnheard Community Correspondent: 1. Will be expected to attend a two week, expenses-paid training by Video Volunteers, where they will be given equipment and be trained as citizen journalists. 2. Are required to ideate and research on story ideas in her neighbourhood/locality/state while in consultation with the project coordinators/mentors. Videos are made on one of the following eleven social issues: Arts & Culture, Caste & Identity, Conflict, Corruption, Development, Education, Environment, Gender, Infrastructure, Technology. 3. Will shoot the footage and send it to the Video Volunteers head office in Goa with a paper edit. 4. Will be required to make a minimum of 2 videos per month. 5. Will be expected to follow up on her stories after the video is released and use the film to bring about change and impact in her community. 6. Has to realize and develop her potential as a community leader and the voice of her people. You can apply if you: 1. Are associated with social movements, human rights campaigns and/or NGOs. 2. Come from a disadvantaged background/marginalized community. 3. Are strongly interested in communicating local stories to the world. 4. Are strongly committed to working with/for local people in your area. 5. Have a basic knowledge of computers (this is desirable) and access to a computer and the internet (this is vital). 6. Can read & write in Hindi or English. The Process: 1. Potential Community Correspondents apply online and Video Volunteers makes the final selection. 2. Community Correspondents receive Rs. 1,300 per approved video inclusive of internet, postage and travel expenses for the story. 3. Video Volunteers will loan the Community Correspondent the camera -he or she will pay the loan back in 12 instalments of Rs. 500 each, after which the camera belongs to the Community Correspondent. 4. The Community Correspondents’ videos and other media will be posted on the IndiaUnheard website, distributed elsewhere online and to the mainstream media. Nominating applicants: 1. If you are involved with an NGO/social movement you can nominate suitable candidates. 2. Please forward this information to them. 3. Show them the overview, and FAQs. 4. Once the candidate has understood the program and what is involved, please help them fill out the application form. Click here to fill out the form to nominate someone or to apply yourself to become a Community Correspondent for IndiaUnheard.