Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer for Immigrant Rights
Help immigrants become citizens
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is an important first step to full participation in American life and the community. Becoming a citizen is a multi-step process. You can help them start the process by volunteering at our events to complete the application.
Upcoming volunteer dates
Saturday February 8, 2020
Saturday February 29, 2020
For many immigrants, becoming a U.S. citizen is an important first step to full participation in American life and the community. Becoming a citizen is a multi-step process. You can help them start the process by volunteering at our events to complete the application.
- Gain hands-on experience and training from experts
- Bilingual volunteers encouraged to apply
- Requirements:
- Good communication skills and a desire to help and work with immigrants
- Attention to detail
- Must attend a 90 minute training
- Will be required to sign client confidentiality agreement
Upcoming volunteer dates
Saturday February 8, 2020
Saturday February 29, 2020
Volunteer to teach English or Citizenship Class
For new immigrants, learning English is a first step to full participation in American life or becoming a citizen. Help them take that first step by volunteering to teach English or Citizenship classes. English classes help students improve their communication skills. Citizenship classes help students prepare for the U.S. citizenship test. Volunteers work in teams to plan the curriculum and teach the classes. This fun and rewarding experience gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of others. Individuals with an interest in education careers are encouraged to apply.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Must have good communication skills and a strong desire to help and work with new immigrants
- Be available to teach two hours per week
- Prior teaching experience preferred
- Have a desire to further develop teaching skills
- Must attend teacher training and meetings
- Bilingual skills are a plus
- Preference given to volunteers who can commit to teaching at least two semesters
- Spring 2020 - February 3, 2020 to June 24, 2020
- Summer 2020 - July 8, 2020 to August 15, 2020
- Fall 2020 - September 2020 to December 17, 2020
Help Youth Become Community Leaders
Are you interested in social justice, Asian American community issues, youth empowerment?
The Chinese Progressive Association is looking for Shared Stories volunteer facilitators. Shared Stories educates and engages youth (ages 15-21) in social activism to become community leaders - focusing on issues important to the immigrant community, especially Chinatown, while connecting to all communities.
In this fun and rewarding experience, you get in-depth experience working with youth while integrating it into the overall organization and local community.
What do facilitators do?
Other things to know about being a facilitator:
For additional questions contact us at: 212-274-1891 or cpanyc@cpanyc.org
Read more about Shared Stories
The Chinese Progressive Association is looking for Shared Stories volunteer facilitators. Shared Stories educates and engages youth (ages 15-21) in social activism to become community leaders - focusing on issues important to the immigrant community, especially Chinatown, while connecting to all communities.
In this fun and rewarding experience, you get in-depth experience working with youth while integrating it into the overall organization and local community.
What do facilitators do?
- Serve as positive role models
- Work with team to plan and conduct regular activities for students
- Attend relevant community events with students
Other things to know about being a facilitator:
- Have good communication, leadership skills, and a willingness to further develop these skills
- Can attend program sessions (Sundays from 10:30am to 1:00pm) and facilitator meetings (time to be decided)
- Previous experience leading youth groups (ages 15-21)
- Preference given to those who can volunteer for two semesters
For additional questions contact us at: 212-274-1891 or cpanyc@cpanyc.org
Read more about Shared Stories
