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2024-07-10
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2024-10-08
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Seattle, WA 98104
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for a motivated, personable volunteer to serve as the Sponsorship Coordinator leading up to our 31st Annual Gala this October. Sponsorships, both corporate and individual, are one of the major reasons our event is so successful and this is an excellent opportunity to build relationships with various community organizations. This is a great opportunity for individuals interested in volunteer management and community relations-even if you don’t have a lot of experience. Responsibilities Send letters and make phone calls to local businesses on Helping Link’s behalf. Secure 3-5 companies to sponsor our Gala. Work with other event committee volunteers and fill in where needed Qualifications Ability to skillfully handle people in-person and on the phone for positive outcomes. Possess strong written communication skills. Solid computer skills, with working knowledge and basic competencies with MS Office, particularly Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Ability to work in a team and lead volunteers. Strong organizational skills with an ability to multi-task and manage time wisely. Fun-loving and enthusiastic attitude. Function as a cooperative member of a team About Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối has been serving the Vietnamese-American immigrant community for 30 years. We provide English language and computer education classes for adults and seniors, afterschool tutoring and summer classes for youth, job-site language training, information and referral services for our most vulnerable and cultural events for the community. Our programs are offered in a bilingual context and in a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere. Learn more at www.helpinglink.org.
Date Posted: 2024-07-09
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2024-06-03
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2024-09-01
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Virtual Opportunity
Helping Link/Mot Dau Noi is seeking volunteers to serve as Adult ESL instructors for teaching instruction of basic English language fluency. Responsibilities include: Be available during class hours (evenings) to successfully teach and inspire students. Work with a cohort of other instructors to develop and discuss lesson plans to ensure materials follow state and community standards and are practical for students’ daily lives. Prepare for and instruct the ESL class to maximize student success and ensure student confidence in speaking English. Oversee and organize all learning and testing materials and track student progress reports for the end of the quarter. Be engaging, inspiring, imaginative, passionate and friendly. *Note: Limited resources and materials will be made available to instructors. Requirements: Commit a minimum of 4 hours per week during class times (evenings) for instruction. Strong passion in working with a diverse and limited English speaking group of students. High communication and people skills-both verbal and written-to work with students and teaching assistant(s). Be engaging and interactive to create a light and pleasant atmosphere for students to learn. Helping Link use Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams extensively, so it is extremely important to be familiar with it or be willing to learn how to use it on your own. Volunteers must live within the Puget Sound region/Western Washington. Benefits: Make a direct impact on the lives of immigrants and refugees to improve their lives. Hands-on experience teaching students English. Develop and build upon fundamental teaching and educational skills such as communication, adaptability, engagement, innovation/imagination and confidence. Support a community-led grassroots organization to improve the lives of those in the Vietnamese community in King County. For more information about the volunteer application process, visit www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, email volunteers@helpinglink.org.
Date Posted: 2024-06-02
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2024-06-03
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2024-09-01
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Renton, WA 98057
Since 1993, Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối has helped many Vietnamese integrate into communities through our ESL, computer and citizenship programs, as well as information and referral services. The challenges of moving to a new city or experiencing a new culture are immense, at times even overwhelming. Helping Link is here to pay forward the help many of us received so that families remain intergenerational, connected and united. This source of support and knowledge in a safe environment allowed many of Helping Link’s clients to successfully achieve their goals to improve their English skills, become U.S. citizens and find opportunities to grow and thrive. We seek caring community members and professionals in search of culturally enriching relationships, passionate about creating space for mutual exchange and engagement to join our Board of Directors. Roles and Responsibilities: Be an ambassador for Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối in the community and share its activities in your network, growing relationships between different communities. Provide governing direction in collaboration with the Executive Director to steer Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s future and oversee its service to the community, responding to social trends and collaborating in local challenges. Make Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối a philanthropic priority by participating actively in annual fund development initiatives and events. Ensure maintenance of sound financial records, operation within budgetary constraints and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. Provide support and leadership to Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s daily activities, participating in teams to shape the events and programs that give life to our mission. Board members are a key element of our success in serving the community as a nonprofit. We are very grateful for the passionate members who provide leadership, vision, ambassadorship and strong philanthropic support to Helping Link. Benefits of joining the Board: Know that you make a real difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees building new lives in America. Leadership development opportunities & training. Opportunities to provide direct service and connect with the Little Saigon community. Build expertise in board governance & budgeting. Cultural awareness and education about supporting communities of color, especially the Vietnamese community. Network and build relationships with a broad spectrum of individuals that are connected to Helping Link. Build and share public speaking skills. Terms and Time Commitments Members are elected to a 1-year term (renewable for two additional terms). Monthly time investment: 6-8 hours per month: 1 hour to prepare for and attend a Board meeting (10x per year) 3 hours for committee work (per committee) 2-4 hours for particular tasks, meetings, introductions to community leaders, events and fundraising activities, e.g. the annual Board Retreat and recruitment of Annual Gala guests (Hourly commitment varies by month as needed) For more information about the volunteer application process, visit our website at www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, email boards@helpinglink.org.
Date Posted: 2024-06-02
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2024-07-17
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2024-10-15
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Virtual Opportunity
Do you like asking for donations for a great cause? Light research and writing? Helping Link seeks a volunteer for our Fund Development Team who will work with the Executive Director and the team to identify program needs and funding goals and help find sponsorships for Helping Link events. Minimum commitment: 2-4 hours/week. Hybrid online/in-person but volunteer must live in the Puget Sound area (Western WA). Training is provided. Skills required include the ability to work independently and prioritize multiple or ongoing deadlines; strong research and writing skills; and the ability to use Microsoft Teams. Apply here: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer/
Date Posted: 2024-07-16
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2024-07-11
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2024-10-07
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Seattle, WA 98104
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for photographers/videographers to cover our 31st Annual Gala this October. The volunteers will work independently and submit their final work in digital form to the managers of Helping Link. Responsibilities: Take photographs and/or videos during the Gala. Have your own photography/videography equipment. Ensure that people sign release forms before their pictures/videos are taken. Comfortable photographing a variety of people in a fast-paced environment and get proper IDs. Requirements: Must be able to take professional-looking photos and/or videos. Photos/videos must capture important details or memorable moments to help communicate the message of a successful and memorable Gala. Be able to effectively operate equipment to achieve maximum visual effect in a timely manner. Should have a basic understanding of image capturing techniques and be able to process digital works with appropriate software in addition to basic video editing. Ability to communicate well with community members and collaborators/volunteers to achieve the best results possible. Volunteers should be able to perform duties in various positions without losing the ability to focus. Benefits: Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of those in the Vietnamese community in the greater Puget Sound region. Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối. About Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối has been serving the Vietnamese-American immigrant community for 30 years. We provide English language and computer education classes for adults and seniors, afterschool tutoring and summer classes for youth, job-site language training, information and referral services for our most vulnerable and cultural events for the community. Our programs are offered in a bilingual context and in a supportive, family-friendly atmosphere. Learn more at www.helpinglink.org.
Date Posted: 2024-07-09
