We welcome your interest in getting involved in IFA! It is only because
of people like you that IFA is able to be a catalyst in the economic self-sufficiency and empowerment of the underpriveleged segment of Indian society.
Your involvement is welcome at whatever level you are comfortable with. You can help immediately by making a monetary contribution to IFA, volunteering for IFA and spreading the word on IFA to your family and friends. If you have specific talents in music, dance, drama, etc., opportunities exist to participate in IFA's annual fundraiser, Archana, held in the Spring of each year.
Several Options to Get Involved in IFA
Become a Member: As an IFA Member you become part of the IFA family. You add strength to the organization and broaden its base. Members receive IFA project updates via E-mail and the annual IFA Reporter. Members and their families receive an invitation to IFA's Fall Forum featuring a prominent speaker from India and a complimentary dinner prepared by volunteers.
Become a Sahayak (Associate): If an IFA Member wishes to get more involved but is not able to participate in the day to day functioning of IFA, they can opt to be a Sahayak. Sahayaks typically get more involved during specific events such as IFA's Annual Fundraiser - Archana or IFA's Annual Fall Forum.
Become a Sewak (Director): If an IFA Member wishes to get actively involved and lives in the Southern California area they can consider becoming a Sewak. Sewaks constitue the working committee, have legal obligations and require a higher level of commitment including attendance at monthly IFA meetings.
Each of the above options requires becoming an IFA Member. Annual membership dues are only $50 per family. While signing up for membership you may make an additional donation to IFA. Please note that all donors
to IFA at $50.00 or above automaticlally receive an annual family membership for the calendar year.
Please click here to check the Membership Roster for 2008
Please click here to become an IFA Member and/or Donate to IFA
(Be sure to specify your desired level of interest: Member, Sahayak or Sewak?)
Additional Options
Archana '09 - "Leadership" & Performing Opportunities
Archana program committee is seeking "leaders" - people (high
school students, college students, community members and others) who are ready to take on an active leadership role in preparing program
items for Archana '09, scheduled for Saturday, April 18, 2009. We want talented, enthusiastic people who are willing to recruit participants, choreograph or direct program items and collect materials (music, etc.) that are appropriate to the Archana program. Please note that a basic IFA requirement for all program items is to maximize participation while maintaining quality.
* Send an E-mail to info@indiafriendsassociation.com if you are such a leader or would like to participate in a program item at Archana.
Please be sure to include your phone number and mailing address.
We encourage everyone to consider becoming an IFA Member (see above).
Volunteering Opportunities
IFA is always seeking volunteers - people (high school students, college students, community members and others) who are ready to take an active volunteering role in implementing IFA programs throughout the year and
in supporting activities for IFA Fall Forum and Archana - IFA's annual fundraiser. We need talented, enthusiastic people who are willing to use their expertise to help get things done!
* Send an E-mail to info@indiafriendsassociation.com if you would
like to volunteer for IFA Fall Forum and Archana, IFA's annual fundraiser. Please be sure to include aeas of expertise, your phone number and mailing address. We encourage everyone to consider becoming an IFA Member (see above).