Astitva Volunteer Job Vacancy in Dehradun, India

Astitva (which means identity in Hindi) is a women’s group in Dehradun that strives to empower and enable women from poor socio-economic areas to access better-paid work and thereby have increased control over their lives. Astitva has emerged from a realisation that women’s economic status greatly determines their (& their children’s) opportunities & rights. Low incomes & poor economic control result in reduced decision-making powers regarding health and education. It also makes women & children more vulnerable to abuse & violence.

Our approache:
The community based approach is the vital force of Astitva. Genuine relationships burgeon over time with the women and their families, employers and the youth of the community boosting the work that we do. Involvement and cooperation of men and boys from the community in bringing about gender equality and women’s economic empowerment is another important approach adopted by Astitva. Sustained gender equality and decrease of domestic violence happens when men and women both start challenging gender roles and realize the benefits of shared work, respect, responsibility and decision making.

Why we need volunteer:
In support to our projects, volunteers are needed in specific fields such as increasing the visibility of the organization in order to raise awareness towards different issues such as gender balance, women empowerment…; give assistance with documentation assignments; develop our youth activities by bringing creative ideas, contribute to bring out English classes… We also look forward individuals with specific professional abilities to provide training skills such as gardening, cooking, computer and IT related competences…

We always welcome new ideas and perspectives and encourage volunteers to develop their expertise while serving with the organization.

Volunteer is a free position. The volunteer should be able to cover his own expenses.

Accommodation:
ASTITVA will kindly give assistance to the volunteer to find an affordable place to stay in the area of the office. In order to limit the volunteer expenses ASTITVA will be happy to offer the volunteer the everyday lunch meal.

Please check our website: www.astitvaonline.org

If you are interested in involving yourself in our projects please contact us at
astitvaforwomen@gmail.com or Tel: +91-135-2665149

Closing Date: Wednesday, 29 February 2012