DGH Domestic Volunteer Opportunities

DGH depends on and encourages the spirit of volunteerism to carry out its mission. Whether or not you spend an extended period of time in a foreign country, you can still be a DGH Volunteer. From volunteering abroad to organizing events in your neighborhood to helping with technical jobs at home, you can contribute to promoting health and human rights around the world.

When you volunteer with DGH you will be connected with a volunteer DGH Mentor to work with you and provide guidance.

If any of the activities listed below interest you, fill out the DGH Domestic Volunteer Application.

From Your Home

• Join a DGH Committee: Committees do the bulk of DGH work. Join in on conference calls and help set the pace for DGH. The advocacy committee and volunteer committee need your input! (Estimated time 2-4 hrs/month)

• Spread the DGH News: Let other organizations you are a part of know about DGH. Forward DGH announcements, distribute newsletters, or recommend our website. (Estimated time 1 hr/month)

• Update the Database: It may sound mundane, but the database is one of our most important tools. If you are familiar with Microsoft Access, your skills are needed! (Estimated time 2-10 hrs/month)

• Work Wonders with the Website: Help the DGH webmaster to develop web features. (Estimated time: variable)

• Translations: Help translate portions of the website and other documents to English, Spanish or other languages. (Estimated time: variable)

• Design an Item: Raise awareness and funds for DGH Projects by working with the Board to design, print, and sell a DGH T-Shirt, postcard, note card, calendar, or greeting card. (Estimated time: variable)

• Get Published: People with expertise in the history of human rights situations in different countries are needed to write articles for the "Human Rights Around the World" section of the newsletter. (Estimated time: 4 hr/project)

• Evaluation Innovation: Assist the Project Committee in designing data collection projects in communities where DGH works. Help us learn from and share our triumphs and tribulations! (Estimated time: variable)

In Your Neighborhood

• Attend a Newsletter Party (In Atlanta 2003): Order pizza and call your friends! The newsletters are ready! We need volunteers to make sure this important DGH information gets into the hands of our supporters.

• Collect In-kind Donations: Help make DGH Dreams come true! Look at our wish list on the website and approach local organizations about donating supplies and materials. (Estimated time: variable)

• Organize a Fundraiser: Plan a concert at your local coffee shop, invite some friends over for a dinner party fundraiser, hold a Human Rights Movie Night, or ask your place of worship to take up a special collection. Every cent counts! DGH has start-up packets to guide your way. (Estimated time: variable)

• Coordinate a Speaker's Tour: DGH seeks to inspire and educate others about health and human rights. Invite a Board Member, Volunteer, or community member to come speak about their experiences at your workplace, school, or other organization. (Estimated time: variable)

Special Opportunities for Former DGH International Volunteers

• Become a DGH Mentor: Support new volunteers traveling to a community where you have volunteered. Through phone, email, or snail mail, support them throughout their journey. (Estimated time: variable)

• Prepare "Before You Go" Packets: Prepare information for volunteers who are preparing for their trip. (Est. time: 2-4 hrs)