Starting March 13, in person meetings and volunteer opportunities are cancelled or postponed until further notice due to the COVID-19 public health emergency. Some volunteer opportunities may be digital. Please contact us at cpanyc@cpanyc.org for more information.
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Volunteer opportunities
Already know how you would like to help? Apply for one of the following volunteer opportunities
Help get out the count in chinatown and Lower East side for census2020
2020 is the year of the Census. Census data is used to determine resources, funding and infrastructure for housing, schools, transportation, health care, services, and political representation.
In March, NYC residents will begin to receive invitation letters from the Census Bureau, asking them to answer the Census. Help us get the word out in Chinatown and Lower East Side! Sign up here
Volunteer days:
Saturday February 29 - 10am-2:30 pm
Saturday March 7 - 10am-2:30 pm
Training and refreshments will be provided
In March, NYC residents will begin to receive invitation letters from the Census Bureau, asking them to answer the Census. Help us get the word out in Chinatown and Lower East Side! Sign up here
Volunteer days:
Saturday February 29 - 10am-2:30 pm
Saturday March 7 - 10am-2:30 pm
Training and refreshments will be provided
Volunteer to make our voice and vote count
2020 will be a busy year for voters. There will be 4 elections taking place between March and November. Make a difference in 2020 by registering new voters, getting out the vote, and letting our community know why this is so important. Click here to sign up
Volunteer for immigrant rights
Help immigrants become citizens
Date/Time: Saturday March 28, 2020 11am to 3pm
Location: Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center 197 East Broadway, Lower East Side
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.
Date/Time: Saturday March 28, 2020 11am to 3pm
Location: Educational Alliance/Manny Cantor Center 197 East Broadway, Lower East Side
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
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
