* IGNITE AND TRANSFORM
Environmental contamination due to solid waste mismanagement is a global emergency. In developing countries, unsustainable practices like open dumping, burning, and leachate mismanagement poison air, water, and soil—disproportionately harming slum communities. Toxic metals (Pb, Cd, Cr), methane emissions (25x worse than CO₂), and microplastics infiltrate ecosystems, while disease vectors and polluted groundwater endanger public health.
This is just the tip of the iceberg… so much work to do. Let’s clean Mother Earth!!!!
How do I apply to volunteer?
Is there a fee to volunteer?
Can volunteering lead to long-term opportunities?
Where are your projects located?
Can groups volunteer together?
Who can volunteer?
What will I do as a volunteer?
On-ground action: Cleanups, waste audits, recycling drives.
Education: Teach communities about waste management.
Fundraising/NETWORKING: Help us secure grants or partner with eco-brands.
Skill-based roles: Design, social media, or project coordination.
Will I receive proof of my volunteering?
How long is the commitment?
One-time events (e.g., weekend cleanups).
Short-term (1–3 months for campaigns).
Long-term (3+ months for leadership roles)
Are international volunteers welcome?
Team
Vathsala Rangegowda
Co-Founder & Managing Director
Vathsala Rangegowda is a visionary entrepreneur and the driving force behind CRV, blending business insight with social impact. A founder of Bonito Designs and certified Life Coach, she leads education and empowerment initiatives across South India. Her work uplifts rural youth through school rebuilding, vocational training, and skill development.
Ruthvik Naik
Co-Founder & Executive Director of Strategy, Fundraising & Operations
Ruthvik Naik is a yogi, strategist, and human rights advocate who blends ancient practices like Ashtanga Yoga and Kalaripayattu with modern social change. A former NIFT graduate, he left fashion to co-found CRV and lead its rural development, education, and healing initiatives. Grounded in spirituality and ethical living, Ruthvik empowers communities through mindful leadership and systemic transformation.
Priyanka Bose
President, Community of Artists, Partnerships & Fundraising
Priyanka Bose is an acclaimed actress and activist known for roles in Lion, Agra, and The Wheel of Time, using her art to champion women’s empowerment and social justice. At CRV, she leads the Community of Artists and global fundraising, merging creativity with activism. From tsunami relief to the award-winning play Nirbhaya, her work bridges performance and purpose to uplift marginalized voices.
Anand
Vice President, Innovation & Growth
Anand is a seven-time PGTI Qualified Golfer who rose from caddying to becoming a certified coach and mentor. As CRV’s VP of Innovation & Growth, he empowers rural youth through sports, fostering confidence and ambition. His journey reflects the belief that with the right support, even the boldest dreams are within reach.
Kamal Gowda
Vice President, Governance & Village Development
Kamal Gowda, born in the forests of Hongadalla, rose from hardship to become a national-level motorbike racer and now serves as CRV’s VP of Governance & Village Development. With firsthand knowledge of rural life, he drives sustainable initiatives, youth mentorship, and environmental reform. Kamal bridges grassroots realities with policy, proving that true leadership grows from lived experience.
Anitha
Program Coordinator, Community Initiatives for Women and Children
Anitha, raised in a farming family, leads CRV’s grassroots programs with deep empathy and lived experience. From selling in local markets to coordinating women’s empowerment and child health initiatives, she translates vision into impact. As CRV’s bridge to the community, her dedication ensures care, consistency, and real change on the ground.