Fellowship

Job description

Plant 4 India is a 15-month Fellowship in Rural Development, Land Restoration, and Environmental Education. The Fellowship aims to support rural communities in India to restore their environment, build climate resilience, and create long-term food security.

Responsibilities

The Fellowship will begin with a training at Sadhana Forest, Tamil Nadu campus. After this orientation, you will facilitate hands-on training on appropriate water conservation and tree planting techniques for local people in the rural area assigned to you.

You will gain significant knowledge and experience in:

• Water conservation
• Reforestation
• Biodiversity and ecosystem regeneration
• Long-term rural development
• Children’s environmental education
• Sustainable living (renewable energy, composting, etc.)
• Adapting to different cultural contexts
• Leadership
• Effective and compassionate communication
• Time management
  
  

Qualifications

Strong motivation to support rural India! Training will be provided, and no prior experience in environmental science or ecology is required.

Location

The orientation for the Fellowship will start at the campus of Sadhana Forest in Auroville, Tamil Nadu. Upon completion of this stage, you will be assigned to one of the Plant 4 India centers in rural India. Your accommodation in these areas would be in sustainable campuses.

In-Fellowship Support

When posted in rural India, a monthly stipend will be provided to cover expenses. Fellows will also have the support of a mentor.

Further info

For more information, visit www.plant4india.org
Fellowship application form: https://tinyurl.com/plant4india2025-26

Fellowship start: 1 September 2025

Plant 4 India is a 15-month Fellowship in Rural Development, Land Restoration, and Environmental Education. The Fellowship aims to support rural communities in India to restore their environment, build climate resilience, and create long-term food security.