CHETNA volunteers have the option to participate in any of the following areas:

o COMMUNITY EDUCATOR / OUTREACH VOLUNTEER
Raise awareness about DV, especially in the South Asian community and provide information to the public about CHETNA by assisting with information booths at events, programs, and festivals. This will include distributing our printed materials, engaging in discussion with attendees/visitors to let them be aware of our activities, looking for people who will be interested in getting involved with us. Educate the community on relevant topics including cultural awareness, immigration issues, services offered by CHETNA and local DV agencies.
Qualifications:
Participation in the Volunteer Orientation Training. Training will be provided on the issues of domestic violence/sexual assault, Asian family/community dynamics. Volunteers must have good communication skills and enjoy talking to people.

o TRANSLATOR
Multilingual individuals with English and South Asian language skills are needed to provide interpretive services to our clients. Volunteers will assist CHETNA advocates in providing resources to clients. Interpretive services may be needed when working with doctors, lawyers, other service providers, schools, etc. Volunteers who are fluent in any South Asian language are welcome.

Qualifications:
Participation in the Volunteer Orientation Training. Volunteers must have good communication skills and enjoy talking to people.

o FUNDRAISING / EVENTS VOLUNTEER
Volunteers are needed to assist with various projects involving fundraising and event planning. We are also looking for gracious community members to host social events as fundraisers.

Qualifications:
Volunteer must have good social, organizational and logistical skills, as well as connections to the South Asian community.