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Volunteer Commitment

What is required of me as a volunteer?

Sakhi requires volunteers to complete a mandatory training prior to volunteering and then abide by a one-year volunteer commitment to dedicate 6 to 10 hours per month through the year*. For a detailed breakdown of requirements, please read the following list:

Requirements for Volunteering with Sakhi:

1. The successful completion of the Volunteer Training for Community Engagement OR Direct Services;
2. A one-year commitment to volunteer at least 6 to 10 hours per month* with Sakhi;
3. Serving on a volunteer-committee dedicated to a specific project for the year;
4. Attendance of program and committee meetings;
5. Attendance at a minimum of one of the four marches/parades that Sakhi attends per year;
6. Volunteering at one of Sakhi’s celebratory events, which include the Eid-Diwali Party (mid-November), the Annual Holiday Party (mid-winter), the Valentine’s Day Party (mid-February), and the Annual Picnic (mid-summer); and,
7. Participating in one of the following events a minimum of three times in a six-month period (six times total):

Assisting with children’s activities during support group, empowerment classes, or workshops;
or
Accompanying a survivor to court or public assistance office;
or
Tabling at Sakhi’s outreach/fundraising events.

*On average: volunteer hours may be concentrated up to 15-20 hours in one month for alternating months or some such comparable schedule.

What if I want to get involved but I do not have the time to be a volunteer?

If you do not have the time to be an active volunteer, we encourage you to become involved by attending Sakhi’s events and activities. To stay informed of our work, sign on to Sakhi's Community Supporters E-mail Listserv. You will be informed of upcoming benefit fundraisers and events such as our annual March Against Violence. We send e-mails to this listserv about once a week.