By Catherine McEaddy Holmes
We encourage volunteering to be able to share your culture and learn more about American culture through the experience.
Photo Credit: DC Central Kitchen (Flickr)
Au Pair in America’s Global Awareness Volunteer– is a program for APIA Au Pairs to volunteer in local classrooms to share your culture with American students.
General Volunteer Guidelines:
You can volunteer anywhere you like as long as it does not interfere with your work schedule.
Volunteer hours do not count towards education hours or credits (unless you are enrolled in the UCLA Extension course).
Ask your Host Family for opportunities in their children’s schools, their church, synagogue, or other house of worship, and neighborhood organizations.
Spanish-language volunteer opportunities:
Spanish Education Development Center
Teacher’s Aide Volunteer Description
CARECEN Latino Resource and Justice Center
Other volunteer opportunities:
Martha’s Table– provides healthy food and clothing for DC families
Dreams for Kids DC– activities for children with physical or mental disabilities
DC Central Kitchen– city food bank
Dress for Success– career development and professional clothing for women
KEEN (Kids Enjoy Exercise Now)
Citywide volunteer opportunities:
DC Government Service Opportunities and Resources