The Chinese Community Center’s mission is to bridge East and West by enriching families through educational, cultural, and social service programs. Founded in 1979 as a language school, we are now a comprehensive social service agency serving thousands of families annually, especially those consisting of immigrants, refugees, individuals with limited English proficiency, and low- to moderate-income individuals. Our special distinctions include being a United Way of Greater Houston agency, a LISC Financial Opportunity Center, a HUD-approved Housing Counseling Agency, and a NAEYC-accredited Child Development Center.
All volunteers should be 18 years of age and up. For more information on our programs, please click below to expand the program details:
CHILDCARE PROGRAM
Nurturing the Full Potential of Children
Childcare Teacher’s Aid: Interact with children during play, encourage them to complete activities and tasks, help them develop independence, and assist teachers in guiding the children.
YOUTH PROGRAM
Nurturing the Full Potential of Children
Parent Engagement Coordinator: Advance CCC’s engagement with parents by organizing meetings and activities focused on helping parents connect with their children. Youth volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Friday.
Youth Organization Network Coordinator: Develop youth programs by expanding the scope of activities and establishing new contacts with youth organizations.
Professional Development Trainer: Improve youth programs by developing the people who make them possible.
ESL Instructor: A volunteer is needed to teach at least eight classes to recent young immigrants. Curriculum will be provided.
SENIOR PROGRAM
Encouraging Healthy and Independent Lifestyles
Senior Health Center Volunteer: Assist on field trips as a companion with senior groups on a monthly basis or as scheduled. Other activities may include leading or assisting with arts and craft time.
Senior Companions: Volunteers and seniors of all language abilities, religious preferences, and ethnic backgrounds participate in a program encouraging personal enrichment through community service while meeting social needs of Southwest Houston seniors. Each volunteer is matched with a senior based on religious preference, language preference and gender if desired. MSW social workers screen every senior to ensure s/he is in good/fair health and open to communication. Volunteers should be 18+ years old, willing to have a background check, and able to access transportation to attend monthly volunteer support group meetings and visit a senior twice a month. Periodic events are held to allow potential volunteers the opportunity to meet seniors before committing to the program.
BENEFITS ENROLLMENT CENTER (BEC)
Assisting the Community
Greeter – Bilingual (English/Chinese or English/Vietnamese or English/Spanish) Volunteers are needed to greet current and potential clients who are interested in or applying for public benefits programs. They will provide information about the benefits programs and schedule appointments for clients.
Application Assistant – Bilingual volunteers will assist clients in reviewing required documents, translating, screening for program eligibility, and completing and/or submitting applications (if qualified). A well-prepared training session will be provided before starting the work to help volunteers learn more about public benefit programs such as Utility Assistance, Gold Card, SNAP, TANF, Medicare Savings Program, Medicaid/CHIP, WIC, Weatherization, etc.
Data Entry and Follow-up Assistant – The bilingual assistant will be provided with the necessary knowledge to conduct regular follow-up phone calls and receive computer literacy training to perform data entry tasks for assignments after clients’ applications have been submitted.
Note: Details of assignments and work schedules will be discussed during the direct interview with the Program Manager at our office.
CULTURE AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Promoting Culture and Community
Bilingual Tutors: Volunteers are needed to tutor students and support CCC’s Chinese language school. Responsibilities will vary depending on volunteer availability and current needs.
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS
Helping Families Reach Self-Sufficiency and Economic Stability: Our Financial Opportunity Center (FOC) is one of five in Houston based on a national, evidence-based model. All FOC services are free of charge.
Finance Course Instructors and Counselors Needed to teach personal and small business finance courses, helping students achieve financial stability.
English as a Second Language Practice daily conversations in English with adult English learners.
Volunteer Application Form
Please fill out the form below. For more information or questions, please contact us at volunteer@ccchouston.org.
