Advocate ad·vo·cate \ ˈad-və-kət , -ˌkāt \: one who pleads the cause of another; one who defends or maintains a cause or proposal; one who supports or promotes the interests of a cause or group.
 
Who:  We are looking for individuals who believe in the work of The White Rainbow Project, who are passionate about helping to further our cause, and who are willing to commit their time and talents to helping us achieve our goals.

What: The White Rainbow Project’s Advocate Program is an integral part of its US operations. The Advocate team is made up of passionate individuals from across the country dedicated to the mission of The White Rainbow Project. These individuals work as volunteer representatives of The White Rainbow Project in their states and communities spreading the message and purpose of The White Rainbow Project.

How: The White Rainbow Project’s Advocates are active volunteers, acting as representatives of WRP. Advocates commit to spending time volunteering for The White Rainbow Project in varying capacities throughout each year.  Advocates have booths at local events, host fundraisers, speak at churches, bible studies, community meetings, gather supplies, and keep an active presence on social media (personal blog, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, etc.) for The White Rainbow Project. They have monthly goals to attain, meetings to attend, and communication within the organization to maintain.
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Advocates who maintain active status within the program also have these opportunities:

•  Supplemental income on product sales  
•  Invitation to attend the annual staff retreat 
•  Opportunity to qualify for a service trip to India
•  Eligible to be considered for a staff position 

We provide the tools:

• Regional Advocates would receive templates, products, and tools to host at least 3 events a year from list below. Events can be as small or large as the Advocate feels is manageable  
• Spring- Chai Tea and Fashion Showcase with WRP products for sale  
• Summer- Annual International Widow’s Day on June 23rd - Walk for Widows  
• Fall-Bollywood Night Bazaar – Christmas gifts for a good cause  
• Party with a Purpose – Great for birthday celebrations  
• Wine and Paint night – Fun date night event

We will provide coaching, product, and media materials including:

• Beautiful scarves, wraps, bags and jewelry made by widows
• Outline Talk about widow stigma and work that WRP is doing in North and South India
• Oprah Clip
• Beyond Karma Documentary Trailer
• WRP Film Promo
• Rainbow Music Video by Shel
• Photos of Widows with WRP post cards and signage
• Personalized fundraising pages and text to donate

 
Goals:

• secure at least 10 monthly sponsors
• $10,000 through donations and product sales
• seeking additional Advocates for their regions

 
TO APPLY:
 
Requirements: Must be 18 years or older and must live in an area where the Advocate need has not already been met.
 
If you are interested in becoming a White Rainbow Project Advocate, please send an email that addresses the following things to estha@whiterainbowproject.org.

• What is your full name?
• What is your age?
• Where do you live?
• Why you want to be an Advocate for The White Rainbow Project?
• How far are you willing to travel for The White Rainbow Project - only in your community, your state, The United States, India, etc.?
• Do you have any personal skills that you believe may be an asset to The White Rainbow Project?
• Have you ever been to India and what was your experience?
• Are you involved with any other non-profit organization?