Become a Volunteer in the Helping Link Community

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Why Volunteer?

Connecting & Empowering the Vietnamese Community through...

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối

Since its founding in 1993, Helping Link has been committed to supporting the needs of the Vietnamese-American community in Seattle by providing educational programs and resources in language, technology and citizenship. Helping Link believes in supporting intergenerational families, nurturing communities and fostering cultural resilience throughout the Puget Sound region. Like a bridge that connects multiple points, Helping Link aims to unite and connect the Vietnamese community while also empowering members to celebrate their histories, cultures and traditions.
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Our Mission

To empower Vietnamese Americans’ social adjustment, family stability, and self-sufficiency while nurturing community service and young professional  leaders.

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Our Services

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối offers free support services and community programs to the Vietnamese-American community in the Puget Sound region. From citizenship and ESL classes to technology lessons and citizenship support, our services assist our clients in their transition to the U.S by improving their language proficiency and enhancing their chances for employment. Each year Helping Link provides these services to hundreds of Vietnamese-Americans.

Why I Volunteer?

“Three years ago, I decided to get involved in the local community through volunteering. Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối offered a meaningful way for me to meet new people and build connections. My experience has been filled with heartwarming moments and inspiring stories. I’ve witnessed the determination of our scholars as they master a new language and the joy that lights up their faces when they successfully communicate in English.” - Cassie Koscianski, ESL instructor

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Available Roles

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Funding Opportunity Specialist

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

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Social Media/Marketing Specialist

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is seeking a volunteer social media/marketing specialist to join our team. Responsibilities: The ideal volunteer(s) will have: Benefits: 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. Hands-on experience showcasing and building skills in marketing and

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Graphic Designer

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:–

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Marketing Specialist

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: 

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Client Recruiter

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

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Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

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: Requirements: Benefits: Volunteer

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Application Process

You can make a difference to your community! Volunteer with us today!

Helping Link is a community-driven organization, dedicated to helping Vietnamese refugees and immigrants in the Greater Seattle Area.

We have great ideas, but we need people like you to make it happen. In volunteering with Helping Link, you will have a chance to showcase your talents in a variety of different roles. We have openings for graphic design, marketing, IT support, teaching, and leadership.

Our volunteers are dedicated students, professionals, and retirees generously giving thousands of hours toward Helping Link’s vital work.

We can’t wait to have you join our teams. Apply now!

Step 1

Attend a volunteer orientation session

Step 2

Complete a Volunteer Assessment Form and resume.

Step 3

Interview one-on-one with staff member

Next Steps

  1. Sign Volunteer Agreement
  2. Sign Non-disclosure Agreement
  3. Complete WA State Background check
  4. 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

Orientation Schedule

6:30PM - 7:30PM

Second Tuesday & fourth Wednesday of the month except otherwise indicated

Only ONE Orientation in February, November, and December

January – 9  & 24

July – 9 & 24

February – 28

August – 13 & 28

March – 12 & 27

September – 10 & 25

April – 9 & 24

October – 8 & 23

May – 14 & 29

November – 12

June – 11 & 26

December – 10

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We can’t wait to have you join our teams. Apply now!

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