On the occasion of the International Day of Sign Languages, volunteer with ConnectFor and get a chance to learn the basics of the Indian Sign Language. What is expected of the employee, what do they have to do? Volunteers will get to learn the basics of Indian Sign Language from a professional sign language trainer. After learning the basics during the volunteering session, volunteers will be creating short videos/posters - by signing certain phrases/ greetings etc. Example: Volunteers can sign the following in the videos: greetings like ‘Good Morning’, ‘Thank You’, ‘Hope you are keeping well’ etc. Signing short sentences to convey a message etc. Signing important phrases like ‘i need help’, ‘do you need help?’, ‘do you need anything?’ etc. *ConnectFor will share a volunteer guide for this activity with the volunteers that sign up for the activity. Why should they volunteer, and what is the larger goal behind it The aim of this event is to create awareness of Sign language among the general public and have everyone understand the basics of the language to be able to help and aid persons with disabilities during their time of need. The deliverables that the volunteers will create as part of this event will be disseminated among the beneficiaries, by the NGO. This is a solitary and a one-time volunteering opportunity. Steps to volunteer 1) Volunteer for this activity by clicking on the ‘Volunteer now’ button. 2) Once you register, the team from the host will help you understand the NGO’s requirements and plan the further engagements. 3) Post a picture of your session on the SHR platform to inspire others to take up similar causes. About the NGO Karulkar Pratishthan is an organization working to make this world a more inclusive space for all. They believe that learning sign language is extremely vital and knowing the signs not only eases up communication from our end but also for the disabled. Hence as part of the initiative Sampurna Samvad, they aim to spread the knowledge of Sign Language to everyone and increase awareness about it and the issues that the persons with disabilities may face.