Volunteering with Seattle JACL

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! Volunteering is a great way to meet other passionate people with similar interests, hone your professional skills, and give back to the community. Seattle JACL relies on volunteer support to continue our rich history of civil rights advocacy and to challenge injustice in the future. Check out our volunteer opportunities below.

Volunteer Opportunities

Events & Programs Volunteer

Don’t have a lot of time? Help out at a Seattle JACL event! We have many opportunities where you can jump right in and make a difference. Events happen throughout the year and range from community celebrations, fundraisers, historical tours, cleanups of historical sites, educational workshops, our annual banquets and more. Opportunities include:

• Helping with setup/cleanup, greeting visitors, and supporting the organizers at annual events;
• Annual events including the Olympia Legislative Day of Remembrance and other Day of Remembrance events, Aki Kurose Middle School Cleanup, Annual Seattle JACL Banquet, and Member Picnic;
• Tabling for Seattle JACL at events like the Seattle Cherry Blossom Festival or local film screenings;
• Or create your own!

Civic Engagement Support

Help promote year-round political participation and empowerment to advocate for issues critical to the Asian American and Pacific Islanders community. Volunteer opportunities include:

• Assisting in the planning and facilitation of civic engagement events like candidate forums;
• Developing resources (e.g. pamphlets and social media materials) to assist voters in casting their ballots;
• Reaching out to Japanese American King County voters to help answer questions on voting in WA state;
• Registering new voters at King County community locations;
• Providing Japanese/English interpretation to assist non-English speakers.

Social Media/Design Intern

We are looking for a motivated individual to help us boost our online presence. Create new professional collateral and materials for Seattle JACL, such as:

• Designing informational brochures on Seattle JACL activities and events;
• Developing social media and website content;
• Designing new swag – buttons, pins, t-shirts, and stickers to spread the word;
• Updating social media and staying current on local and national issues.

Newsletter Contributor

Collaborate with Seattle JACL board members on writing our monthly e-newsletters and quarterly newsletters (sent by email to all chapter members).

• Writing articles and content about Seattle JACL programs, events, and other community news;
• Assisting with the editing and copywriting of the newsletters;
• Improving our MailChimp performance and maintaining up-to-date lists.

If you are interested in any of the above opportunities or if you have any ideas on how you would like to contribute to Seattle JACL, please contact us at membership@seattlejacl.org.

FAQ

Q: Do I have to be a member do volunteer?
A: No you do not have to be a member, but we welcome members to also volunteer!

Q: Is there a minimum amount of hours you need to volunteer?
A: No. JACL Board members will work with your schedule to find the best opportunities for you to volunteer.