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24 May 2025
How to Register as a Volunteer with Project Quest

How to Register as a Volunteer with Project Quest

Project Quest is India’s first tech-enabled volunteer matchmaking platform that empowers students with visual impairments and physical disabilities by connecting them with verified citizen volunteers who assist with academic needs, especially during exams.

If you’re ready to make an impact, here’s how you can register as a volunteer scribe through our platform.

Eligibility Criteria

To maintain exam integrity and ensure fair support, volunteers must meet the following requirements:

  • Must be at least one academic class lower than the beneficiary student.

  • Comfortable with the exam language and subject.

  • Available on the requested date and location.

  • Carry a valid government-issued ID (Aadhaar, PAN, or Voter ID).

Step-by-Step Registration Process

1. Sign-Up

Visit the Project Quest platform or download the mobile app. Select “Register as Volunteer” and fill in your personal and academic details.

2. Verification

After registration:

  • A verification link will be sent via email and SMS.

  • Click the link to verify your email and phone number.

3. Document Upload

Upload a valid government-issued ID to complete your profile:

  • Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/College ID Card

4. Optional Background Check

You may choose to undergo a third-party background verification. While optional, it improves your profile’s trust score.

5. Set Availability & Preferences

Update your volunteer dashboard with:

  • Preferred exam dates/times

  • Locations you can travel to

  • Subjects/languages you’re comfortable with

This helps in matching you with appropriate beneficiary requests.


What Happens After Registration?

Once your profile is active, here’s what to expect:

Scribe Request Notification

  • When a beneficiary in your preferred area creates a request, you’ll receive email, SMS, and push notifications.

  • Click the link to accept the request.

If you don’t respond, the system will reopen the request to other volunteers at 7PM and 10AM daily.

Pre-Exam Reminders

  • You’ll receive an SMS/email/WhatsApp reminder 24 hours before the exam.

  • You’ll also get a checklist covering ID, hall ticket, venue, and contact details.

Exam Day Validation

  • Both volunteer and beneficiary upload a selfie together (with geotag enabled).

  • OTP verification is done on both ends through the app/web dashboard to validate your presence.

Post-Exam Confirmation

  • Both parties fill out a short feedback form.

  • Volunteer uploads the signed acknowledgment slip from the invigilator.

  • An IVR call confirms exam completion (press 1 to confirm).


Withdrawal or No-Show Policy

Volunteer Withdrawal

If you need to withdraw:

  • Use the “Withdraw” option on your dashboard and state your reason (health, emergency, travel, etc.).

  • An immediate alert will be sent to the beneficiary.

  • The request will be re-broadcasted to other eligible volunteers.

If withdrawal happens within 12 hours of the exam, a warning is issued on your profile.

Non-Compliance

  • No-shows or false reporting will lead to red-flagging.

  • After two violations, your profile may be blacklisted.

  • You can appeal with evidence via email or support ticket.


Honorarium Disbursement

  • Once all validations are complete (selfie, OTP, feedback)

  • A sum of ₹400 is credited to your bank/UPI within 5 working days.

  • You will receive a confirmation via SMS and email.


Ready to support inclusive education and become a part of someone’s academic journey?