{"id":142,"date":"2024-05-07T07:47:50","date_gmt":"2024-05-07T07:47:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sparapet.com\/?page_id=142"},"modified":"2025-06-18T17:26:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-18T17:26:34","slug":"get-involved","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/sparapet.com\/?page_id=142","title":{"rendered":"Get Involved"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>There are three basic ways you can get involved in the activities of Sparapet to assist the implementation of its programme for the achievement of its goals and objectives and fulfillment of the organizational mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can apply to become a member, an expert, or a partner organization. Additionally, you&#8217;re welcome to connect with us on social media platforms and engage in discussions regarding the challenges confronting Armenia and its statehood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can volunteer your time and skills to assist in the day-to-day operations of the NGO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your support through donations to Sparapet is invaluable in furthering our mission and facilitating our research and analysis efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Become an<\/strong> <strong>Expert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any professional, academic or practitioner, with the expertise relevant to one or several focus areas of Sparapet&#8217;s programme, who is willing to contribute his\/her knowledge, experience and skills to the analytical work undertaken by the NGO, is welcome to join the expert community of Sparapet. To volunteer as an expert, you are encouraged to send a copy of your <em>curriculum vita<\/em> to the following e-mail, indicating your interest and availability. The Executive Committee will review your information and get back with a response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Become a<\/strong> <strong>Member<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To become a Member, please send us your resume.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Briefly explain your motivation behind the decision to join Sparapet. Your response is to be sent to sparapetforarmenia@gmail.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Has Sparapet Board endorsed your application, you will be provided with a membership agreement to be signed and returned. Prior to signing the agreement, kindly familiarize yourself with Sparapet&#8217;s Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"donate-button\" onclick=\"window.lightModalBlocks.get('kO70jqfVoOS').showModal(true)\">\n  DONATE\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<div role=\"dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cloudcatch-light-modal-block__wrapper\" data-modal-id=\"kO70jqfVoOS\"><div class=\"wp-block-cloudcatch-light-modal-block\"><div class=\"wp-block-cloudcatch-light-modal-block__content\">\n<h2>Support Sparapet<\/h2>\n\n<p>\n  <strong>Please consider making a one-time gift to Sparapet today.<\/strong><br>\n  Our efforts to promote good governance, national integrity, civic education, and Armenia-Diaspora cooperation are only possible thanks to the generous support of individuals like you!\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  By making a one-time or recurring donation to Sparapet, you help fund vital public discussions, civic education programs, policy initiatives, and strategic outreach that empower Armenia\u2019s future.\n<\/p>\n\n<p>\n  <strong>Sparapet is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the United States.<\/strong><br>\n  All contributions are fully tax-deductible to the extent permitted by U.S. law.\n<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Every gift, no matter the size, makes a real difference.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p><em>To contribute online, please complete the form below:<\/em><\/p>\n\n<label for=\"donationAmount\">Select your amount:<\/label>\n<select id=\"donationAmount\" onchange=\"window.handleAmountChange()\" style=\"margin: 10px 0; padding: 8px; width: 100%;\">\n  <option value=\"10.00\">$10<\/option>\n  <option value=\"25.00\">$25<\/option>\n  <option value=\"50.00\">$50<\/option>\n  <option value=\"75.00\">$75<\/option>\n  <option value=\"100.00\">$100<\/option>\n  <option value=\"other\">Other<\/option>\n<\/select>\n\n<div id=\"customAmountWrapper\" style=\"display: none; margin-bottom: 10px;\">\n  <input type=\"number\" id=\"customAmount\" placeholder=\"Enter your amount\" min=\"1\" step=\"0.01\" style=\"width: 100%; padding: 8px;\" \/>\n<\/div>\n\n<button class=\"donate-button\" onclick=\"window.submitDonation()\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\">\n  \ud83d\udc96 Donate\n<\/button>\n\n<p style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n  <strong>To donate by check:<\/strong><br>\n  Please write checks out to:<br>\n  <em>Armenian Center for Civic Initiatives \u201cSparapet\u201d<\/em><br>\n  and mail to:<br>\n  555 Main Street, Suite 1509<br>\n  New York, NY 10044<br>\n  USA\n<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Your Info (Optional):<\/strong><br>\nFirst Name, Last Name<br>\nCountry<br>\nEmail<br>\nPhone<br>\n<em>We will never share your data. 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