Cross Cultural / English as a Second Language (ESL)

Asia Pacific Cultural Center

Central meeting place for Asian Americans. Provides assistance in getting involved with the business world, getting to know others in their community, as well as programs for children.

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CentroLatino

Volunteer in:

• The Family Learning Center: providing adults and youth with literacy skills.
• GED preparation classes.
• Citizenship/ Naturalization Classes : help students pass the citizenship test.
• Adult Basic Education: Helps job-seeking individuals improve their math skills and/or reading and writing in Spanish.
• After School Tutoring Program: Organize fun activities, provide snacks, and advocate for middle and high school students and parents within the school system.

Tutors with the following qualities are preferred:

• Bilingual speaking (English/Spanish)
• Previous tutoring experience
• Friendly, outgoing, and committed
• Culturally sensitive

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Homework Connection

Provide mentoring and tutoring, affirm relationships and life skill building opportunities to culturally diverse and at-risk youth from Tacoma’s Eastside.

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Indochinese Cultural and Service Center

Help with ESL programs, economic independence training, senior nutrition programs, the South East Asian Food Bank, case management, interpreting/translation, teen talk line, youth tobacco and cessation, youth/family services, and cultural awareness & education.

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International Rescue Committee

Be an ESL tutor, help out with administrative tasks, deliver donations, help refugees look for a job, or assist with special events.

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