Monday, February 22, 2010

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY AVAILABLE

DwaFanm (“Women’s Rghts” in Creole) is a Haitian women's rights organization committed to empowering all women and girls with the freedom to define and control their own lives. Through service, education, advocacy and grassroots programs, DwaFanm works to end discrimination, violence, and other forms of injustice here and abroad

POSITION AVAILABLE:

Survey Administrator- Human Rights Survey. 10 hour per week commitment.

WHY WE NEED YOUR HELP:

We are creating a survey titled: Human Rights Belong to All of Us: A Study of Personal and Economic Security in New York City’s Haitian Immigrant Communities. We are currently looking for a handful of outstanding volunteers to help us administer this survey to members of the Haitian community throughout the city, on a regular basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Excellent interpersonal communications skills

  • Comfort and/or experience working with people from diverse background

  • Respectful and responsible dealing with sensitive and confidential information

  • Willing to take part in a one-time training (approximately 2 hours)

  • Creole speaking a plus, but by no means necessary

The results of our research will be published in a report, and will serve as the basis for public education and policy advocacy campaigns.

If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Berlotte Israel, Human Rights Coordinator, at bisrael@dwafanm.org

www.dwafanm.org

(718)-230-4027


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