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 April 13 - 11am to 4pm (Must attend training on Sat., April 6, 1pm to 3pm
Sign-up here
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 2 hour training
- Will be required to sign client confidentiality agreement
Upcoming volunteer dates
Saturday April 13 - 11am to 4pm (Must attend training on Sat., April 6, 1pm to 3pm
Sign-up here
Primary election day is coming soon on Tuesday, June 25, 2019. Important races include the Queens District Attorney primary election. We'll be calling and texting to Asian American voters about the Queens District Attorney race.
The Queens District Attorney plays an important role in public safety and justice for all who live, work, or visit Queens. 7 candidates are running in June so every vote counts! Help make sure that voters know know about the elections and how to participate.
If you would like to help to make a difference, go no further. Help us make sure that voters know know about these elections and how they can participate
The Queens District Attorney plays an important role in public safety and justice for all who live, work, or visit Queens. 7 candidates are running in June so every vote counts! Help make sure that voters know know about the elections and how to participate.
If you would like to help to make a difference, go no further. Help us make sure that voters know know about these elections and how they can participate
- Volunteer dates: Wednesday June 19 (6:00pm-8:30pm), Saturday June 22 (10am-3pm)
- Training provided.
- Food and refreshments
- Great community service opportunity for students
- Chinese language skills welcome
- This is a non-partisan activity
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:
Schedule
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
- Prospective volunteers must complete application and will be interviewed. Apply on-line here. OR downoad application and send to cpanyc@cpanyc.org with resume
Schedule
- Fall 2019 - September 17, 2019 to December 15, 2019
- Spring 2020 - February 3, 2020 to June 11, 2020
- Summer 2020 - July 8, 2020 to August 15, 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
