National South Asian Summit 2015 Call for Volunteers
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National South Asian Summit 2015 Call for Volunteers
National South Asian Summit 2015 Call for Volunteers SAALT IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE A CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS FOR THE NATIONAL SOUTH ASIAN SUMMIT 2015. DEADLINE: March 31 Join us at the National South Asian Summit 2015 to explore issues affecting South Asians in the U.S.; build skills to deepen your organization’s work and your individual leadership; connect with government officials and congressional offices; expand your networks; and strategize with diverse leaders, advocates, and allies to lift up voices, create change, and claim our power through collective action for justice. This year’s theme reflects the growing urgency for diverse South Asian American individuals and families to lift up our voices and create change through collective action for justice. Claiming Our Power Mobilizing diversity. Building vision. Demanding justice. Why should I volunteer for the Summit? To participate in the social justice movement for South Asians living in the U.S. To network and build relationships with like-minded South Asian community leaders and peers who share your perspectives To develop skills on advocating for an issue with policymakers To take a peek behind the scenes of a national event and see how it works What does a Summit volunteer do? Volunteers play critical roles to help drive the Summit: Room preparation, note-taking, time-keeping, speaker and AV support for Summit sessions Participant and speaker check-in at registration Participant direction and navigation Set-up and clean-up Advocacy delegation escort Other logistical and staff support National South Asian Summit 2015 Call for Volunteers When are volunteers needed? Volunteers are needed for: April 10, 2015: ChangeMakers Reception (The Wonderbread Factory, Washington, D.C.) April 11–12, 2015: Summit (Washington College of Law at American University) April 13, 2015: Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill (Capitol Hill Visitor Center) All prospective volunteers must submit the application below by March 31. Volunteers are required to sign-up for at least one shift on April 10, 11, 12, or 13. Volunteer slots are limited, so please indicate ALL availability and the maximum number of shifts you are available for. Selected volunteers will be contacted by April 2. Volunteers will need to attend a 30-minute training webinar on April 3. Volunteers will receive free registration for all Summit events open to the public, including the ChangeMakers Reception, Summit, and Advocacy Day on Capitol Hill. Travel and hotel assistance is not available to volunteers. For information about Summit 2015, please visit www.saalt.org/programs/south-asian-summit/. Please submit all applications and direct all questions to [email protected]. The National South Asian Summit 2015 is hosted by South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) and the South Asian Law Students Association (SALSA) of the American University Washington College of Law as part of the Founders Celebration. National South Asian Summit 2015 Call for Volunteers INSTRUCTIONS In the Word version of the application, please complete the following information by placing your cursor in the grey cell beneath each field and typing your responses. For cells that require you to choose one or more options, bold your choices. Contact information First name Last name Affiliation (Please indicate the organization, school, or other group you will be representing. If you will be participating as an individual, please list NONE.) Email Phone National South Asian Summit 2015 Please indicate ALL shifts you are available to volunteer It is important to indicate all possible availability. Please note that you may not be required to volunteer for all of the shifts that you indicate. April 10 April 11 (Summit) April 12 (Summit) April 13 (Advocacy Day) (ChangeMakers Reception) 4PM–10PM 7:15AM–12:35PM 7:45AM–12:15PM 8AM–12:30PM 11:30AM–3:30PM 11:30AM–5PM 11:30PM–4PM 2:30PM–7PM Please indicate the maximum number of shifts during which you could volunteer. Why would you like to participate as a volunteer for the National South Asian Summit 2015? (Please describe in 250 words or less)