Volunteer Recruitment Lead (Unpaid Internship)

About the Role

Stairless Journey is a youth-led accessibility initiative focused on identifying, verifying, and promoting accessible places across Indian cities. Our mission is to make it easier for wheelchair users, senior citizens, and people with mobility challenges to find accessible places so they can move through the world with freedom and dignity.

We are looking for a Recruitment Lead who can take ownership of our recruitment process, from screening applications to onboarding new team members. This role involves working directly with the founder, communicating with candidates, conducting interviews, and ensuring the right people join our team.

Role Type: Unpaid Internship

Duration: Flexible — 3, 6, or 12 months

Location: Remote

Key Responsibilities

• Review applications and screen resumes to identify suitable candidates for different roles.
• Reach out to shortlisted candidates through WhatsApp and manage communication throughout the recruitment process.
• Schedule and conduct interviews, assess candidates, and make thoughtful recommendations.
• Coordinate with the founder on candidate selection and communicate decisions and next steps clearly.
• Manage the onboarding process to help new team members join smoothly and understand their responsibilities.
• Identify ways to improve recruitment processes and contribute to operational decisions when needed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Takes ownership of responsibilities and follows through without constant reminders.
• Communicates professionally and knows how to interact respectfully with candidates.
• Can lead interviews confidently, ask thoughtful questions, and assess candidates fairly.
• Is organised, dependable, and able to manage multiple candidates and follow-ups.
• Shows initiative, sound judgment, and a willingness to take responsibility for decisions.
• Is willing to learn new skills and apply feedback.
• Can contribute consistent time and thoughtful effort to the role.

Prior recruitment experience is not essential; the right attitude, commitment, and ability to execute matter more.

What You Will Gain

• Hands-on experience managing the complete recruitment process.
• Opportunity to work directly with the founder and contribute to team-building decisions.
• Practical experience in interviewing, candidate assessment, communication, and team operations.
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key function within a growing accessibility initiative.
• Certificate of completion.
• Letter of recommendation based on contribution.