Fundraising Event Volunteer Opportunities
- Design key visuals to promote our 31st annual fundraising event this October 2024 and volunteer/student recruitment.
- Provide a critical eye to designs and proof projects.
- Collaborate with other graphic designers and cross-functional teams (e.g., Communications, Fund Development, Event Planning and Web Team).
- Be open to the iterative process and feedback.
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Possess strong and professional oral and written communication skills.
- Experience in graphic design and a link to your portfolio in your resume.
- Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign.
- Have a passion for effective design and helping the local Vietnamese community.
- Volunteers must live within the Pacific time zone.
- Must have access to your own computer with Adobe CS/CC. and/or Canva
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Orientation and Training.
- Minimum of 4 hours/week
- Present – End of October
- Opportunities to continue as Graphic Design Lead Volunteer post-fundraising event date.
- We’ll work with your schedule.
- Weekdays – Daytime and Evening
- Weekend – Daytime and Evening
Where – Remote
- Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in Graphic Design.
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing kits and campaigns for our annual fundraising event.
- Drive internal and external marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in content development, advertising and external marketing.
- Develop regular content for social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) to promote our event.
- Work with cross-functional internal volunteer teams (graphic designers, communications, instructors, IT/web team, etc.)
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Possess strong and professional oral and written communication skills.
- Experience with marketing research and strategy development.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.Familiar with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.Orientation and Training.
- Minimum of 4 hours/week
- Present – End of October
- Opportunities to continue as Marketing Manager Volunteer post-fundraising event
- We’ll work with your schedule.
- Weekdays – Daytime and Evening
- Weekend – Daytime and Evening
Where – Remote
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.
- Take professional photographs of details, guests, and other event aspects during the fundraising event.
- Have your own photography equipment.
- 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.
- Must be able 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.
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Renton on the day of the event.
- Orientation and Training.
Weekly time commitment – N/A
Where – Renton, WA
- Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in Photography.
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.
- Take professional videos of our “Raise the Paddle” program for the event.
- Have your own videography equipment
- 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.
- Must be able 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.
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Renton on the day of the event.
- Orientation and Training.
Weekly time commitment – N/A
- Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in Videography.
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in Videography.
- Work with the Event Committee to prepare, organize, and execute a successful entertainment plan for the event, including the evening’s dinner.
- Research, recruit, and contact individuals who wish to volunteer to perform at the event.
- Must be able to attend weekly meetings and during the day of the event.
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Renton on the day of the event.
- Orientation and Training.
- Minimum of 4 hours/week
- Present – End of October
- We’ll work with your schedule.
- Weekdays – Daytime and Evening
- Weekend – Daytime and Evening
- Event Day: 2- 8 pm, Oct. 2024
Where – Hybrid (King County Area)
Majority of work will occur remotely online with the exception of commuting to Renton for rehearsal and execution of the event in Oct. 2024.
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.
- Send letters and make phone calls to local businesses on Helping Link’s behalf.
- Secure companies and individuals to sponsor and donate to our event in support of our organization’s social and community efforts.
- Work with other event committee volunteers and fill in where needed.
- 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.
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Orientation and Training.
- Minimum of 4 hours/week
- Present – End of October
- We’ll work with your schedule.
- Weekdays – Daytime and Evening
- Weekend – Daytime and Evening
Where – Remote (King County Area)
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.
- Write, edit, update, and manage recruitment ads for our annual fundraising event this October 2024.
- Develop and cultivate positive relationships with professional networks, nearby schools, universities, businesses, residents, churches and temples, community centers, and other community members in the Renton neighborhoods.
- Seek out opportunities for the placement of recruitment ads within schools, professional networks, and young professional community forums.
- Manage communication with prospective volunteers, donors, clients, and members of the board.
- Develop Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s vision and future strategy for the board of members, sponsors, clients, and prospective volunteers.
- Lead volunteer onboarding sessions twice a month.
- Lead community outreach efforts that promote Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối such as posting flyers, event
- 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.
- Driver’s License or Legal form of ID needed for Background Check.
- Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
- Orientation and Training.
- Minimum of 4 hours/week
- Present – End of October
- We’ll work with your schedule.
- Weekdays – Daytime and Evening
- Weekend – Daytime and Evening
Where – Remote (King County Area)
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.
- Volunteers will assist vendors and other event volunteers during the set-up and break-down process.
- Unload, pack, and transport event equipment and supplies in and out of the venue.
- Install decorations and other event materials.
- Ensure all install and break-down tasks are completed efficiently.
- Communicate effectively with other event volunteers and vendors.
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Must be at least 16 years of age to apply.
- Must be able to reliably commute to Renton on the day of the event.
Where – Triton Tower One
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers and members of the Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối.
Volunteer Opportunities
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/.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Do you enjoy communicating via the written word?
Gathering all the information and crafting a compelling message?
Helping Link seeks a volunteer grant writer for our Fund Development Team who will persuasively communicate the organization’s mission to potential funders. Tasks include attending a weekly online meeting; developing, writing and submitting grant applications; and completing reporting requirements for existing funding.
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/.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
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.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Volunteers are the heart of Helping Link. The volunteer recruitment specialist will actively recruit and engage professionals, students, and retirees to join Helping Link’s volunteer teams and help us construct meaningful work for the community. All volunteer positions are available only for those in the local Puget Sound area of Washington.
Responsibilities:
- Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for a volunteer recruitment and engagement specialist to actively recruit young professional and student volunteers, sponsors, clients, and board members on a continuing basis. The volunteer recruitment and engagement specialist will also be actively involved in the C-ID community and increase awareness and visibility of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối. Under the direction of the Executive Director, you will:
- Write, edit, update and manage recruitment ads
- Develop and cultivate positive relationships with professional networks, nearby schools, universities, businesses, residents, churches and temples, community centers, and other community members in the Little Saigon/Chinatown/International District neighborhoods
- Seek out opportunities for the placement of recruitment ads within schools, professional networks, and young professional community forums
- Manage communication with prospective volunteers, donors, clients, and members of the board
- Help develop Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s vision and future strategy for the board of members, sponsors, clients, and prospective volunteers
- Lead volunteer onboarding sessions twice a month
- Lead community outreach efforts that promote Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối such as posting flyers, event promotion tabling, and attending community meetings
- *This position is currently remote due to COVID-19
Requirements:
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Able to commit a minimum of 4 hours per week
Benefits:
- Network and connect with sponsors, clients, volunteers, and Board of Directors within and outside of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối Network and connect with student organizations and volunteers to promote youth leadership
- Enhance communication and writing skills to diverse professional and social networks
- Network and connect with key members of the C-ID community and employees of the City of Seattle
- Hands-on experience in community engagement activities Support a community-led grassroots organization to improve the lives of those in the Vietnamese community in the King County Region.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Client recruiters support our community outreach efforts for promoting Helping Link to prospective clients who will benefit from our programs and services. Our volunteers will flex their talents in communication and writing to develop professional networks in the local community. All volunteer positions are available only for those in the local Puget Sound area of Washington.
Responsibilities:
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for a recruitment specialist to actively recruit prospective clients interested in Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s services on a continuing basis. Under the direction of the Executive Director you will:
- Write, edit, update and manage recruitment ads for prospective clients
- Work with Marketing Specialist to analyze current demographics and client needs
- Help strategize ways to foster client growth and program improvements catering to clients’ needs
- Seek out new opportunities for placement of recruitment ads within community centers, media, churches, local businesses, etc. around the C-ID community and greater Seattle area
- Manage communication with prospective clients
- Lead community outreach efforts that promote Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối such as posting flyers, event promotion tabling, and attending community meetings
Requirements:
- Strong writing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
Benefits:
- Enhance communication and writing skills to diverse professional and social networks
- Network and connect with key members of the C-ID community and employees of the City of Seattle
- Support and gain a greater understanding of Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối’s clients and client services Hands-on experience in community engagement activities
- Support a community-led grassroots organization to improve the lives of those in the Vietnamese community in the King County Region.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Marketing specialists work on generating copy for Helping Link’s marketing materials. These include our monthly newsletters and social media posts, among other content. Individuals who are able to produce content for diverse audiences are strongly encouraged to apply. All volunteer positions are available only for those in the local Puget Sound area of Washington.
Responsibilities:
- Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing kits and campaigns.
- Assist in internal and external marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in content development, advertising and external marketing.
- Develop regular content for social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Work with cross-functional internal volunteer teams (graphic designers, communications, instructors, IT/web team, etc.)
The ideal volunteer(s) will have:
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with marketing research and strategy development.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Familiar with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in marketing and advertising.
- Enhance and build upon your knowledge of marketing strategy.
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for a graphic designer to support the work of our nonprofit through various visual and creative products. This role involves creating graphics for web, social media, email campaigns and print. This is an opportunity to grow your design skills through a variety of opportunities in this volunteer position.
Responsibilities:
– Work with the Executive Director to discuss project details and objectives
– Design key visuals to promote events and volunteer/student recruitment
– Provide a critical eye to designs and proof projects
– Collaborate with other graphic designers and cross-functional teams (e.g., Communications, Fund Development, Event Planning and Web Team)
– Be open to the iterative process and feedback
Requirements:
– Experience in graphic design and a link to your portfolio in your resume
– Comfortable using Adobe Photoshop Illustrator and InDesign
– Have a passion for effective design and helping the local Vietnamese community
– Volunteers must live within the Pacific time zone.
– Must have access to your own laptop with a Adobe CS/CC
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and youth leaders”.
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is seeking a volunteer social media/marketing specialist to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing kits and campaigns.
- Assist in internal and external marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in content development, advertising and external marketing.
- Develop regular content for social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
- Work with cross-functional internal volunteer teams (graphic designers, communications, instructors, IT/web team, etc.)
The ideal volunteer(s) will have:
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience with marketing research and strategy development.
- Familiar with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Teams.
- Familiar with design tools such as Canva or Adobe Creative Suite.
Benefits:
- Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in marketing and advertising.
- Enhance and build upon your knowledge of marketing strategy.
- Get a chance to promote and support a local community-driven grassroots organization’s mission to improve the lives of the Vietnamese community in King County.
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Do you like doing online research to track down that perfect opportunity? Helping Link seeks a volunteer to lead the search for sources of grant funding for our Fund Development Team. Tasks include attending a weekly virtual meeting and researching potential public, private, corporate, foundation and individual funding sources via online databases, the web and general word of mouth.
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/
About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and immigrants. Our mission is to “Empower Vietnamese-Americans through assisting them through social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional leaders.”
For more information about the volunteer application process, please visit our website at: https://www.helpinglink.org/volunteer. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our office via email at volunteers@helpinglink.org
Volunteer at Helping Link
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VOLUNTEER PROCESS & LOGISTICS
Step 1: Volunteer’s Orientation
Step 2: Submit Volunteer Assessment form and Resume
Interview:
one on one interview with the Executive Director
Next Steps:
- Sign Volunteer Agreement
- Sign Non-disclosure Agreement
- Complete WA State Background check
- Submit two letters of recommendations
Training and ongoing support provided
Expectations-time commitment
- 1-year commitment [exception for special projects(3-6 months)]
- 4~6 hours per week
Volunteer Orientation Schedule 2024
6:30PM-7:30PM
Second Tuesday & fourth Wednesday of the month except otherwise indicated
Only ONE Orientation in February, November, and December
