[edit] So…Why do I volunteer for Vibha ?

Umesh Lakshman, Team lead at Cisco Systems

"...3 months later I volunteered for the Vibha Dandia in 2007 as a volunteer and was much more involved this time and was beginning to understand the bigger picture of what each of these individuals were enabling; It was a great event and we successfully supported over 1000 kids from the proceeds of that event; 1000 kids we will never know and never see in our lives.

I later came to know that some of the event leads was going through some personal challenges and professional challenges at the same time when they was organizing the event. And to be a part of something that supported 1000 kids, knowing that beyond their personal/professional challenges, someone was able to spear head an event with such excellence, keeping in mind what he or she was achieving, I decided at that moment, I will volunteer for Vibha..." Read more..

[edit] So…What can I do ?

Volunteer with your local Action Center and help with their activities. You can donate your professional skills - we are constantly in need of specialized skills in various professional areas including Marketing, Event Management,Financial planning, Project Evaluation and Selection, Graphic/Web design, Web/Software Development, and Legal.

Local Action Centers drive the creative effort on the type of activities that are organized annually. Action Centers raise awareness and funds for Vibha's mission by organizing community events like Run/Walks, Concerts, Bowl-a-thon, and several Kid focused activities as well as group volunteering efforts at Soup Kitchens, Hospital visits, Art Projects for Local Children. In addition to raising funds and awareness, Action Centers also get involved in project evaluation and selection.

So what are you waiting for? Sign Up and make a Difference in the life of an underprivileged child !

[edit] Don't have enough time?

Raising awareness for the cause and spreading the Vibha name in your community is the easiest and most impactful way to get involved! And it is as easy as working in the comfort of your own home from your laptop. Here are a few simple suggestions to help take the first step

• Have a Facebook account? Become a fan of Vibha on Facebook and spread the message to your friends, get them to join the cause!
• Do you blog? Have a fan following? Link to the Vibha page and publicize its mission and vision.
• Simply include the Vibha URL in your email signature - every email makes the difference - the more people that learn about and support the cause, the more children we can help.
• Request a magnet to display on your home and/or office refrigerator and we can even mail a poster out to you, which you can put up in the neighborhood.
• Collect loose change at home/workplace in specially designed Change For Children canister provided by Vibha. Pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters - we accept everything! To sign up, please email Our CFC Team
• Have a Birthday, Wedding, Graduation etc in your or your loved ones' life? The Vibha Dream Registry is an ideal way to celebrate and raise funds for an organization you support! Create one today by contacting The Dream Registry Team
• As little as $0.65/day can fund education, health care, and shelter for a child in need! Make a difference. Sign up for Vibha's automatic donation program Help Them Grow today. For more information please email htg@vibha.org or to sign up visit Our HTG Page
• Dare to dream bigger? Adopt a school today - contact Our Office for more information