Volunteer
Volunteer
“Volunteers Do Not Just Do The Work; They Make It Work.”
– Carol Pettit
Our Mission
Utilize volunteers talents, skills, dedication and willingness to help to collaborate with our staff into providing culturally-competent support services to families in a holistic approach to improve their quality of life. With a variety of programs supporting our community, there are many different ways to get involved with our mission. Centro is always looking for hard-working individuals to help with our various projects. Discover how you can become a volunteer:
Types of Volunteering Opportunities
Direct Client Support
- Client Support: Front desk, filling out forms and applications, administering surveys, accompanying clients, interpretation
- Education & Awareness: Teaching or co-facilitating a class and/or tutoring. Topics may include: citizenship classes, ESL, immigrant guide, financial literacy, LGBTQ awareness, parenting, life skills, and more
- Caregiver/Childcare: Set up activities for children to play such as: story time, arts and crafts, sensory play, etc.
Indirect Client Support
- Translations
- Office work: data entry, client job search, resources database and more
- Social media and marketing: Creating Tikt-Tok content, take video and photography at events.
Case-by-Case
- Events: Help with setup/takedown of tables at events, serve food, help organize material, talk to event goers, promote our services, recruit other volunteers, etc.
- Building and Office Space: help move furniture; organize storage rooms; sort, create, and discard advertising material; help with the remodeling of the courtyard, and more.
- Fundraising and Outreach
- Donation Management: sort and organize donations
Current Openings
Receptionist – Volunteer
Childcare – Volunteer
We are looking for a culturally sensitive individual that enjoys working with children
If the current opportunities are not something you are looking for but you are still interested in volunteering, you can still fill out a volunteer application so we can add you to our database for future opportunities.
Contact us
If you are interested in Volunteering with Centro, you can apply online or print the Volunteer Application and send it to Andrea Puebla via e-mail to [email protected] or call us at (313) 597 8121
Internships
In addition to the volunteer opportunities, CMLF offers Internships for University Students in the following fields:
- Mental Health
- Social Work
- Health Education
Volunteering Forms & Documents
Access the volunteering form easily through this tab to kickstart your journey with Centro Multicultural La Familia. Your first step toward making a positive impact in the community starts here.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdgqRiPhZ1s-rt9XI9RspjwAll0dvie1rit-RVsQh76wRz64A/viewform
Ensuring a safe and secure environment is our priority. Learn more about the background check process, an essential step in ensuring the well-being of all members involved in our community initiatives.
Explore the tab for details on confidentiality training, highlighting our commitment to protecting sensitive information and maintaining the trust of those we serve.
Discover information regarding photo release policies in this tab, emphasizing the importance of respecting individuals’ privacy while capturing and sharing the positive moments we create together.
Everything you need to know about being a volunteer at Centro Multicultural La Familia is in this tab. The Volunteer Handbook provides guidelines, expectations, and valuable insights to ensure a rewarding and successful volunteering experience.