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2020 Census & Voter Engagement Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: ORGANIZATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS INC
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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2 people are interested
To help us reach our goals of higher engagement in the upcoming 2020 Census and elections, OCA-Greater Houston is recruiting passionate volunteers and community leaders to conduct door-to-door canvassing, and phone-banking efforts.
Volunteering Commitment:
4 hour shift weekly/biweekly commitment, door-to-door canvassing & phone-banking
- Apr - Jun: Census Focus
- Aug - Nov: Presidential Election Focus
- Saturday 4pm - 8pm
- Sunday 4pm - 8pm
Volunteer Perks:
- Food: Team meals are covered after each 4 hour shift!
- Experience: An opportunity to learn the ins and outs of political engagement, and make a difference in the community.
- Newsletter: Volunteers will receive a biweekly newsletter with highlights and updates from OCA-GH
- Events: Volunteers may receive access to a variety of events and resources.
SIGN UP ONLINE HERE: https://tinyurl.com/OCAGHvolunteer
For questions/information, please contact Jack Lam at jack.lam@ocahouston.org or (562) 584-7884
** NOTE: This is an unpaid volunteer position. For the part-time paid canvasser position (16-19 hour/week commitment), see below opportunities:
Census Canvasser: https://www.indeed.com/job/census-canvasser-a105296d08ebbc4f
Census Engagement Organizer: https://www.indeed.com/job/census-engagement-organizer-7c183c94a85bca0c
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About ORGANIZATION OF CHINESE AMERICANS INC
Location:
9800 TOWN PARK SUITE 142, HOUSTON, TX 77036, US
Mission Statement
To advocate for social justice, equal opportunity and fair treatment; To promote civic participation, education, and leadership; To advance coalitions and community building; and To foster cultural heritage.
Description
Founded in 1973, OCA is a national organization of community advocates dedicated to advancing the social, political, and economic well-being of AAPIs in the United States. Established in 1979, the OCA-Greater Houston Chapter is one of OCA’s 100+ chapters and affiliates and works to provide strong local programs that empower the AAPI community through advocacy, cultural awareness, professional development, economic empowerment, youth leadership training, civic engagement, community service, and education.
OCA-Greater Houston Chapter is a volunteer driven organization of community advocates that strives to meet the current and evolving needs of a diverse population through a comprehensive continuum of programs targeting different life stages of AAPIs with a focus on developing advocacy, leadership, and civic engagement participation of AAPIs. The OCA-Greater Houston Chapter board members along with key community volunteer members work to fundraise, implement our programs to empower the AAPI community through leadership training, education workshops, cultural and advocacy awareness, legal clinics, internships, scholarships, mentoring, and civic engagement, and monitor our national and local advocacy, policy positions, and initiatives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7001 Corporate DriveHouston, TX 77036
DATE POSTED
March 3, 2020
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 15
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hour weekly or biweekly
- Walking, access to smartphone.