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Volunteer Center

Cross Cultural

Cross Cultural

See also: English as a Second Language (ESL)

Alphabetical list

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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Centro Latino

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.

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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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Male Involvement Project

Put on by Tacoma Urban League, the goal of this project is to reduce minority youth violence and gang related issues. Males of color (African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native American, or Asian/Pacific Islander) are needed to work with parents and middle-school students to provide mentorship and support.

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Index

- Asia Pacific Cultural Center
- Centro Latino
- Homework Connection
- Indochinese C. & S. Center
- International Rescue C.
- Male Involvement


For more information, please contact the Volunteer Center.
Phone: 253-535-8318
Email: volunteer@plu.edu