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Already know how you would like to help? Apply for one of the following volunteer opportunities. Volunteer opportunities will be remote or if in person, will follow safety and healthy protocols including physical distancing and mask wearing.
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
Help make sure our community votes in the General Elections in Fall 2020
Register new voters (up to October 9)
Outreach to New York voters on why our vote is important and how they can cast their ballot this Fall (October 17 to Nov 3)
All activities are non-partisan
Virtual events (phone banking and text banking parties)
Volunteer timeslots: 10/17 to Nov 3 - Saturdays, Sundays, Mon-Nov 2, Tues-Nov 3
Will be held via Zoom
Equipment needed: computer/laptop and phone
Training/information will be provided
Chinese language skills welcome
In person events
Will be held outdoors with physical distancing. Masks to be worn
Sign up here
Any questions? Please contact us at 212-274-1891 or cpanyc@cpanyc.org
Register new voters (up to October 9)
Outreach to New York voters on why our vote is important and how they can cast their ballot this Fall (October 17 to Nov 3)
All activities are non-partisan
Virtual events (phone banking and text banking parties)
Volunteer timeslots: 10/17 to Nov 3 - Saturdays, Sundays, Mon-Nov 2, Tues-Nov 3
Will be held via Zoom
Equipment needed: computer/laptop and phone
Training/information will be provided
Chinese language skills welcome
In person events
Will be held outdoors with physical distancing. Masks to be worn
- Fri Oct 2, 8:30am-10am, Project Eats Food Pantry, at 168 Broome Street (GSS community Center) - outside
- change! Thurs Oct 1, 10am-5pm, 265 Cherry St (outside) Lower East Side (@Two Bridges Census and Community Day)
- Fri Sept 25, 8:30am-10am, Project Eats Food Pantry @168 Broome St (GSS community Ctr.) - (outside), Lower East Side
- Sat Sept 19, 1pm-5pm, Chung Pak at 96 Baxter Street (outside) Chinatown (@ISS Census pop-up)
- Tues, Sept 15, 3pm-7pm, Front steps of St. Teresa's Church, 141 Henry St, Lower East Side.(@ ISS Census pop-up)
- Sun Sept 13, 1pm-5pm, Transfiguration Church front courtyard at 20 Mott Street, Chinatown (@ ISS census pop-up
Sign up here
Any questions? Please contact us at 212-274-1891 or cpanyc@cpanyc.org
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
- Fall 2020 - September 2020 to December 17, 2020
- Spring 2021 - March 1, 2021 to June 12, 2021
- Summer 2021 - July 6, 2021 to August 28, 2021
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
