Shefali Mhatre, Author at Social Lens

Skilled Volunteering as a Community of Practice: A Two-Way Learning Experience

As a concept, "community of practice" (CoP) refers to people sharing a common passion, engaging in collaborative activities and continuously learning and improving together. In recent years, skills-based volunteering has…

By Shefali Mhatre January 26, 2024Skills based Volunteering

Behind the Lens

Kindness, Empathy and Active Listening: Effective Communication in the Social Impact Sector

When I joined the social impact sector two years ago, I was an analyst with very minimal experience and exposure to the dynamics of a working environment. I began working across…

By Shefali Mhatre August 17, 2023Behind the Lens

Skills based Volunteering

The Corporate Citizen: Advancing Gender Equality

The private sector plays a crucial role in advancing the cause of gender equality, and it is essential to highlight the responsibilities that companies have toward society. A company's success…

By Shefali Mhatre June 14, 2023Skills based Volunteering

Behind the Lens Skills based Volunteering

The fourth “win” of Corporate Skilled Volunteering

2 mins read When I joined Social Lens as an Analyst four months ago and began working in the Corporate Skilled Volunteering vertical, I was determined to learn everything about…

By Shefali Mhatre October 29, 2021Behind the Lens, Skills based Volunteering