BULDAN EDUCATION AND SOLIDARITY FOUNDATION

At Buldan Education and Solidarity Foundation, we believe that the support of volunteers strengthens our work and helps us expand our impact. We value collaboration and are delighted to welcome everyone who wishes to contribute as part of our volunteer community.

Our volunteering principles are outlined below, and we warmly invite anyone who would like to support our mission to join us.

How Can I Contribute as a Volunteer?

Below are some of the ways volunteers can contribute to the work of Buldan Foundation. We are also always open to developing new ways of engagement based on our volunteers' interests, skills, and suggestions.

Communications Volunteer

• Support our social media presence by following and engaging with our posts.
• Keep track of the work of organizations with similar missions and share relevant insights.
• Contribute ideas and suggestions to strengthen our social media communication.

Sports Events Volunteer

• Help promote the sports events in which the Foundation participates.
• Share your knowledge and experience with runners who request guidance.
• Participate, where possible, in sporting events organized by different sports communities.
• Provide volunteer support during race days and other sports events.

Fundraising Volunteer

• Help raise awareness of the Foundation and its activities.
• Support the promotion of fundraising campaigns in your local community.
• Participate in promotional and informational presentations based on your interests and availability.

Operations Volunteer

• Provide volunteer support for office-related tasks when needed.
• Take part in the organization and implementation of Foundation events.
• Assist in creating social media content and visual materials.

Project Volunteer

Support Foundation projects according to organizational needs and your skills, such as research, translation, content development, and similar project-related activities.

Our Volunteer Journey

Our volunteering process is built on getting to know each other while taking into account each volunteer's interests, skills, and availability.

• Complete the volunteer application form.
• Attend an introductory meeting about the Foundation, either in person or online.
• Choose the areas in which you would like to contribute based on your interests and availability.
• Receive orientation materials or training whenever needed.
• Join volunteer gatherings and community events on a voluntary basis.

Our Approach to Volunteering

• Volunteers contribute in the areas they choose, according to their own availability.
• Participation is entirely voluntary.
• If volunteers become unavailable for a period of time, they are encouraged to inform the Foundation in advance to ensure a smooth continuation of activities.
• Email groups and/or WhatsApp groups established for communication with the Foundation are optional channels that volunteers may choose to join.

The Principles We Share with Our Volunteers

• We embrace an inclusive approach based on equality and non-discrimination.
• We believe that solidarity and mutual respect are the foundation of meaningful volunteering.
• We value the ideas, suggestions, and feedback of our volunteers.
• We see volunteering not as an obligation, but as an opportunity to share, contribute, and grow together.

Our Commitment as a Foundation

• We respect our volunteers' interests, personal boundaries, and availability.
• While encouraging participation, we always honor each volunteer's individual preferences.
• We value building a relationship with our volunteers that is based on continuous learning, mutual growth, and solidarity.
• We sincerely thank all of our volunteers for their valuable contributions to our Foundation.