Having originated through voluntary efforts and actions of committed
Dalits, National Conference of Dalit Organisations (NACDOR) welcomes volunteers
from all sections of society. Volunteers can contact NACDOR office for
identifying a volunteering opportunity in education; research, trainings and experiential
learning, or evolving programs, developing campaigns, building alternatives. We
equally welcome those who would like to invest their time and efforts in
playing with the children of Dalits and disadvantaged communities to enhance
their confidence, boost moral and help them in social skills. Anyone could be a
volunteer with us - young, old, women or men – all are equally welcomed. We
believe that while working with the Dalits and other marginalised people,
volunteers learn a lot and also make a valuable contribution to the society.
Contact our office in
PANCHSHEELA FOR NACDOR VOLUNTEERS
There are, however, Panchsheela
– five principles that NACDOR considers essentials for anyone willing to
volunteer with NACDOR. We therefore request all those desirous for volunteering
with NACDOR to carefully consider and agreeing these. These panchseelas
are:
1.
Never
discriminate, in act or word, against any person or organisation on the basis
of caste, gender, origin, religion, age, race or any other non-performance
based criterion.
2.
As
a volunteer with NACDOR, do not get associated with any activity, party,
association, advocacy, politics, movement or agitations opposing constitutional
rights of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Minorities, or other
marginalised sections of the society.
3.
Do
not support, advocate, participate or indulge in any violence except when
forced to defend your self.
4.
Do
not support totalitarianism, dictatorship or fascism of any kind.
5.
Respect
dignity and rights of others.
VOLUNTEERING
p
EDUCATION
Seeks to eliminate illiteracy of Dalits, promote and organize supplementary
classes to enhance educational knowledge and competitiveness of the Dalit
students. They also take up study of schools and educational institute to see
that Dalit children are not discriminated and demoralized for poor
socio-economic background.
p
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SECTOR EMPLOYEES
Works closely with employees working in various capacities with the
government and public sector undertakings and support them in tackling societal
prejudice, discrimination and victimization that they might be facing in their
offices at the hand of biased fellow officers or employees. They also educate
Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBC employees about their constitutional
rights and how they could be instrumental in helping others without
compromising the interests of their family. They also promote and organize
get-to-gather of employees and officers for a stronger communitarian bonding
and belongingness.
p
COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA
Volunteers can learn analyzing print, radio, television and other
methods of media and communication. This analysis then could be used to
eliminate bias and discrimination prevailing against the Dalits in
communication sector. Volunteers can help Dalits in changing their media image
by writing positive stories, presenting their day to day struggle for survival
and their vibrant art and culture adequately.
p
COMMUNITY COORDINATION
Volunteers interested in community mobilisation and leadership building, can help in enlisting the support of other
community organizations on issues affecting the interests of Dalits and other marginalised
groups.
p
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Volunteers primarily work to encourage Dalits to come forward to help
themselves. They educate or encourage community, particularly young people to
take up various economic activities, and also work toward economic empowerment
through research, partnerships with public and private entities, and the
promotion of business, industry, service, entrepreneurial skill development.
p
For further information, kindly contact:
NACDOR Volunteering
National Conference of
Dalit Organisations (NACDOR)
M-3/22, First Floor,
Model Town-III
E-mail: volunteering.nacdor@gmail.com