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url('https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/32852915\/pexels-photo-32852915.jpeg');\">\n <div class=\"slide-overlay\"><h2>Volunteer With Us<\/h2><p>Join our dedicated team and experience the joy of serving your community<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <button class=\"slider-btn next\" onclick=\"changeSlide(1)\">❯<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Join the ARDEN Family<\/h2>\n <p style=\"text-align:center; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto 30px;\">ARDEN’s work is powered by the generosity and commitment of people like you. Whether you donate, partner, volunteer, or advocate, you become part of a movement to build a more resilient and prosperous Somalia.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"card-grid\">\n <div class=\"card\">\n <div class=\"card-content\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-donate\" style=\"font-size: 50px; color: var(--light-blue);\"><\/i>\n <h3>Make a Donation<\/h3>\n <p>Your financial support directly funds emergency relief supplies, development projects, and capacity-building initiatives. No amount is too small.<\/p>\n <p><strong>$50<\/strong> feeds a family for one month<br>\n <strong>$150<\/strong> provides emergency shelter for a displaced family<br>\n <strong>$500<\/strong> supports a community well rehabilitation<\/p>\n <button class=\"btn\" onclick=\"alert('Thank you for your generosity! To make a donation, please contact us directly at +252615916628 or email info@arden.org.so. Official secure payment portal coming soon. Your support saves lives.')\">Donate Now<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <div class=\"card-content\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\" style=\"font-size: 50px; color: var(--light-blue);\"><\/i>\n <h3>Partner With Us<\/h3>\n <p>If you represent an NGO, government agency, foundation, or corporation, we welcome collaboration opportunities. Partnership benefits include:<\/p>\n <ul style=\"margin: 15px 0 15px 20px;\">\n <li>Joint programming and resource mobilization<\/li>\n <li>Technical exchange and capacity sharing<\/li>\n <li>Co-branded visibility and reporting<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <button class=\"btn btn-outline\" onclick=\"alert('Thank you for your interest in partnering with ARDEN! Please email info@arden.org.so with your organization details and partnership ideas. Our team will respond within 2 business days.')\">Become a Partner<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <div class=\"card-content\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\" style=\"font-size: 50px; color: var(--light-blue);\"><\/i>\n <h3>Volunteer Your Time<\/h3>\n <p>Volunteers are the backbone of ARDEN. Opportunities include:<\/p>\n <ul style=\"margin: 15px 0 15px 20px;\">\n <li>Field distribution assistance<\/li>\n <li>Community awareness campaigns<\/li>\n <li>Administrative and logistical support<\/li>\n <li>Skills-based volunteering (teaching, healthcare, IT, etc.)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <button class=\"btn btn-outline\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('volunteerSection').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });\">Apply to Volunteer<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"stats-grid\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <div><div class=\"stat-number\">100%<\/div><div>of donations go to programs (overhead covered separately)<\/div><\/div>\n <div><div class=\"stat-number\">24\/7<\/div><div>Transparency \u2014 ask us anything<\/div><\/div>\n <div><div class=\"stat-number\">Tax-Receipts<\/div><div>Available for qualifying donations<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div id=\"volunteerSection\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Volunteer Application Form<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-subtitle\">Join our passionate team and make a tangible difference in Somali communities. Fill out the form below, and our volunteer coordinator will reach out to you.<\/p>\n \n <div class=\"volunteer-form\">\n <form id=\"volunteerForm\">\n <div class=\"form-group\">\n <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Full Name *\" required>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"form-group\">\n <input type=\"email\" placeholder=\"Email Address *\" required>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"form-group\">\n <input type=\"tel\" placeholder=\"Phone Number (WhatsApp preferred) *\" required>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"form-group\">\n <select required>\n <option value=\"\">Select Your Area of Interest *<\/option>\n <option>Field Distribution & Logistics<\/option>\n <option>Community Mobilization & Awareness<\/option>\n <option>Teaching & Education Support<\/option>\n <option>Healthcare\/Medical Assistance<\/option>\n <option>Administration & Data Entry<\/option>\n <option>Fundraising & Communications<\/option>\n <option>IT & Digital Support<\/option>\n <option>Other (specify in message)<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"form-group\">\n <select>\n <option>Availability<\/option>\n <option>Full-time (40+ hours\/week)<\/option>\n <option>Part-time (20-30 hours\/week)<\/option>\n <option>Weekends only<\/option>\n <option>Flexible \/ Occasional<\/option>\n <\/select>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"form-group\">\n <textarea rows=\"5\" placeholder=\"Tell us about your skills, experience, and why you'd like to volunteer with ARDEN *\" required><\/textarea>\n <\/div>\n <button type=\"submit\" class=\"btn\">Submit Application <i class=\"fas fa-paper-plane\"><\/i><\/button>\n <\/form>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 20px; font-size: 0.85rem; color: #64748b;\"><i class=\"fas fa-lock\"><\/i> Your information is confidential and will only be used for volunteer coordination.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div style=\"background: var(--gray-bg); padding: 40px; border-radius: 25px; margin: 40px 0; text-align: center;\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-bullhorn\" style=\"font-size: 48px; color: var(--light-blue); margin-bottom: 15px;\"><\/i>\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--primary-blue); margin-bottom: 15px;\">Spread the Word<\/h3>\n <p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\">Even if you cannot donate or volunteer, you can still make a difference by sharing our mission with your network. Follow us on social media, share our posts, and talk about ARDEN with friends and family.<\/p>\n <div class=\"social-icons\" style=\"justify-content: center; display: flex; gap: 20px;\">\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"background: #1877f2; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 30px; color: white; text-decoration: none;\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i> Facebook<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"background: #1da1f2; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 30px; color: white; text-decoration: none;\"><i class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i> Twitter<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"background: #e4405f; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 30px; color: white; text-decoration: none;\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i> Instagram<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"info-box\" style=\"text-align: center; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope-open-text\" style=\"font-size: 42px; color: var(--light-blue); margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/i>\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--primary-blue);\">Other Ways to Support<\/h3>\n <p>Direct bank transfer, in-kind donations (food, medicine, school supplies), or corporate sponsorships.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><strong>Contact our fundraising team:<\/strong><br>\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> info@arden.org.so<br>\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i> +252 615 916628<\/p>\n <button class=\"btn-outline btn\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\" onclick=\"alert('For in-kind donations or wire transfer details, please email info@arden.org.so. 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url('https:\/\/images.pexels.com\/photos\/32852915\/pexels-photo-32852915.jpeg');\">\n <div class=\"slide-overlay\"><h2>Volunteer With Us<\/h2><p>Join our dedicated team and experience the joy of serving your community<\/p><\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <button class=\"slider-btn next\" onclick=\"changeSlide(1)\">❯<\/button>\n <\/div>\n\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Join the ARDEN Family<\/h2>\n <p style=\"text-align:center; max-width:800px; margin:0 auto 30px;\">ARDEN’s work is powered by the generosity and commitment of people like you. Whether you donate, partner, volunteer, or advocate, you become part of a movement to build a more resilient and prosperous Somalia.<\/p>\n\n \n <div class=\"card-grid\">\n <div class=\"card\">\n <div class=\"card-content\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-donate\" style=\"font-size: 50px; color: var(--light-blue);\"><\/i>\n <h3>Make a Donation<\/h3>\n <p>Your financial support directly funds emergency relief supplies, development projects, and capacity-building initiatives. No amount is too small.<\/p>\n <p><strong>$50<\/strong> feeds a family for one month<br>\n <strong>$150<\/strong> provides emergency shelter for a displaced family<br>\n <strong>$500<\/strong> supports a community well rehabilitation<\/p>\n <button class=\"btn\" onclick=\"alert('Thank you for your generosity! To make a donation, please contact us directly at +252615916628 or email info@arden.org.so. Official secure payment portal coming soon. Your support saves lives.')\">Donate Now<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <div class=\"card-content\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-handshake\" style=\"font-size: 50px; color: var(--light-blue);\"><\/i>\n <h3>Partner With Us<\/h3>\n <p>If you represent an NGO, government agency, foundation, or corporation, we welcome collaboration opportunities. Partnership benefits include:<\/p>\n <ul style=\"margin: 15px 0 15px 20px;\">\n <li>Joint programming and resource mobilization<\/li>\n <li>Technical exchange and capacity sharing<\/li>\n <li>Co-branded visibility and reporting<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <button class=\"btn btn-outline\" onclick=\"alert('Thank you for your interest in partnering with ARDEN! Please email info@arden.org.so with your organization details and partnership ideas. Our team will respond within 2 business days.')\">Become a Partner<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <div class=\"card\">\n <div class=\"card-content\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-users\" style=\"font-size: 50px; color: var(--light-blue);\"><\/i>\n <h3>Volunteer Your Time<\/h3>\n <p>Volunteers are the backbone of ARDEN. Opportunities include:<\/p>\n <ul style=\"margin: 15px 0 15px 20px;\">\n <li>Field distribution assistance<\/li>\n <li>Community awareness campaigns<\/li>\n <li>Administrative and logistical support<\/li>\n <li>Skills-based volunteering (teaching, healthcare, IT, etc.)<\/li>\n <\/ul>\n <button class=\"btn btn-outline\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('volunteerSection').scrollIntoView({ behavior: 'smooth' });\">Apply to Volunteer<\/button>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"stats-grid\" style=\"margin-top: 20px;\">\n <div><div class=\"stat-number\">100%<\/div><div>of donations go to programs (overhead covered separately)<\/div><\/div>\n <div><div class=\"stat-number\">24\/7<\/div><div>Transparency \u2014 ask us anything<\/div><\/div>\n <div><div class=\"stat-number\">Tax-Receipts<\/div><div>Available for qualifying donations<\/div><\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div id=\"volunteerSection\" style=\"scroll-margin-top: 20px;\">\n <h2 class=\"section-title\">Volunteer Application Form<\/h2>\n <p class=\"section-subtitle\">Join our passionate team and make a tangible difference in Somali communities. 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Follow us on social media, share our posts, and talk about ARDEN with friends and family.<\/p>\n <div class=\"social-icons\" style=\"justify-content: center; display: flex; gap: 20px;\">\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"background: #1877f2; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 30px; color: white; text-decoration: none;\"><i class=\"fab fa-facebook\"><\/i> Facebook<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"background: #1da1f2; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 30px; color: white; text-decoration: none;\"><i class=\"fab fa-twitter\"><\/i> Twitter<\/a>\n <a href=\"#\" style=\"background: #e4405f; padding: 12px 18px; border-radius: 30px; color: white; text-decoration: none;\"><i class=\"fab fa-instagram\"><\/i> Instagram<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <div class=\"info-box\" style=\"text-align: center; background: white; border: 1px solid #e2e8f0;\">\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope-open-text\" style=\"font-size: 42px; color: var(--light-blue); margin-bottom: 10px;\"><\/i>\n <h3 style=\"color: var(--primary-blue);\">Other Ways to Support<\/h3>\n <p>Direct bank transfer, in-kind donations (food, medicine, school supplies), or corporate sponsorships.<\/p>\n <p style=\"margin-top: 15px;\"><strong>Contact our fundraising team:<\/strong><br>\n <i class=\"fas fa-envelope\"><\/i> info@arden.org.so<br>\n <i class=\"fas fa-phone-alt\"><\/i> +252 615 916628<\/p>\n <button class=\"btn-outline btn\" style=\"margin-top: 10px;\" onclick=\"alert('For in-kind donations or wire transfer details, please email info@arden.org.so. 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