Become a Volunteer in the Helping Link Community

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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Adult ESL Instructors

Helping Link/Mot Dau Noi is seeking volunteers to serve as Adult ESL instructors for teaching instruction of basic English language fluency. Responsibilities include: *Note: Limited resources and materials will be made available to instructors. Requirements: Benefits: About Helping Link: Helping Link is a nonprofit organization that offers social services and education programs for Vietnamese refugees and

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Grant Writer

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

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Fund Development and Sponsorships

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

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Install and Take Down Volunteers

As we prepare for our annual fundraising event in Oct. 2024, we’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to contribute their skills to make this event unforgettable. Responsibilities Requirements Weekly time commitment – N/A When (set meetings/time zones) – Event Day: 2- 9 pm, Oct. 2024 Where – Triton Tower One Benefits Email your resume and a filled-out Volunteer Assessment

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Volunteer Manager

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. Responsibilities Requirements Weekly time commitment When (set meetings/time zones) Where – Remote (King County Area) Benefits Email your resume and a

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Sponsorship/Donor Coordinator

Helping Link/Một Dấu Nối is looking for a motivated, personable volunteer to serve as the Sponsorship/Donor Coordinator leading up to our 31st annual fundraising event 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

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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

Complete a Volunteer Assessment Form and attach resume. Send to email (info@helpinglink.org)

Step 2

Attend Orientation Session

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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