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?
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To participate in the social justice movement for South Asians living in the U.S.
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To network and build relationships with like-minded South Asian community leaders and peers
who share your perspectives
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To develop skills on advocating for an issue with policymakers
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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:
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Room preparation, note-taking, time-keeping, speaker and AV support for Summit sessions
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Participant and speaker check-in at registration
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Participant direction and navigation
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Set-up and clean-up
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Advocacy delegation escort
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Other logistical and staff support
National South Asian Summit 2015
Call for Volunteers
When are volunteers needed?
Volunteers are needed for:
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April 10, 2015: ChangeMakers Reception (The Wonderbread Factory, Washington, D.C.)
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April 11–12, 2015: Summit (Washington College of Law at American University)
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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
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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)