Volunteer Project Catalog
Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Summary: KYCC’s Clinical Services unit believes everyone deserves help to deal with the stresses of life. Bilingual (Spanish and Korean) mental health counselors are ready to help clients and their family access high-quality, culturally appropriate mental health services. Currently enrolled masters-level clinical interns will provide supervised one-on-one and/or group mental health services. Qualifications and Requirements: • Must be currently enrolled in an MSW program • Candidates must be Spanish or Korean bilingual. • Must have general computer skills and strong proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Must be able to see to inspect written documents or supervise children • Must be able to hear a child calling for help • Must have the ability to communicate with KYCC staff, affiliates, clients and public • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time • Must be able to bend, kneel and reach to retrieve and replace files • Must have dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment • Must be able to lift up 30 lbs THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. If you have any questions please email your resume to volunteer@kyccla.org.
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Status: Part-time, unpaid internship or volunteer position Site: Remote, with occasional in-person activities Time commitment: Minimum of 8 hours per week, for at least 3 months. Reports to: Alexa Kim, Communications Editor Duties: The Communications & Development Intern/Volunteer will work closely with Communications Editor to support all KYCC online channels, including social media and website, for agency wide outreach purposes. The intern/volunteer will assist with social media management on KYCC’s platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter), including content creation and scheduling posts for program updates and fundraising campaigns. They will also produce blog posts for KYCC website in support of agency events and support with translation (Korean or Spanish) for program related content. The intern will also support the Development team with upcoming special event related tasks as needed. Requirements: ● A high school diploma or equivalent; some college work; ● General computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; ● Familiarity with Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter; ● Prior event management, graphic design, photography, marketing, and/or professional experience preferred; ● Bilingual Spanish/English or Korean/English preferred, but not required; ● Excellent writing, communication, and organization skills; PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. If you have any questions, or to apply or be added to the waitlist, please email your resume and work/portfolio sample to volunteer@kyccla.org and be sure to reference the position you'd like to apply for.
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Summary: The Community Planning & Development (CPD) Intern, working under the direction of the Director of Community Planning & Development, shall support KYCC’s new program development efforts through research, data collection, and analysis reports. The intern will also support ongoing community engagement efforts including but not limited to participating in meetings, canvassing, and digital media content development. Location: 3727 W. 6th Street Suite 300, Los Angeles, CA 90020 – hybrid (remote & in-person) Time commitment: Minimum six-month commitment, 16 hours per week. Hours must be completed Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with at least one in-person shift per week. Duties include: • Maintain the community development project tracking database and related map(s) • Monitor/track related public meetings (e.g., city, county) and report back on critical project or policy related milestones • Research critical development projects and policies including city entitlements processes • Track various mainstream development related news outlets and publications (e.g., Urbanize, Streetsblog) • Maintain the program's contact management database Stipend: $1,000/month, contingent on completion of hours. Qualifications and Requirements: The ideal candidate should be currently enrolled in an accredited post graduate college/university program and on their way to receiving a Master’s degree in one of the following areas of study: urban/city planning, urban studies, urban design, architecture, real estate development, environmental science, public policy, or other relevant disciplines. Cursory knowledge of GIS, zoning, and/or urban design principles is preferred. Strong writing skills are required. THIS PROGRAM IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. If you have any questions, please contact volunteer@kyccla.org.
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Status: Part-time, unpaid internship. Academic credit may be available depending on your institution, please contact your college advising unit to learn more. Reports to: Nicholas Creason, Research and Evaluation Coordinator Location: This internship will be hosted at 3727 W. 6th Street Suite 619 Los Angeles, CA 90019 Time commitment: Minimum of 12 hours per week for at least 3 months. Hours must be completed between Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Summary: The Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC) Community Research and Program Evaluation (CRPE) Intern Program is accepting applications. Founded in 1975, KYCC’s mission is to serve the evolving needs of Koreatown’s residents, as well as, the Korean American population of the Greater Los Angeles area. By supporting children and their families in the areas of education, health, housing and finances, the whole community will thrive. KYCC provides services in English, Korean and Spanish. Duties / Responsibilities: • This internship program will focus on developing a comprehensive Community Profile. Areas of focus include complying, analyzing and reporting on various demographic trends happening in Los Angeles’ Koreatown and the neighboring neighborhoods. • The goal of the 2024 internship is to identify areas of service gaps, barriers, and demographic trends to improve service delivery, assist with grant proposal and funding opportunities to better serve residents of Koreatown and its surrounding neighborhoods. • Attend relevant meetings, trainings, events and activities, including weekly supervision. Learning objectives: Interns will gain hands-on experience in the fields of research and evaluation; specifically as it relates to program evaluation, program development and administration and volunteerism. Interns will also learn to effectively interact with students from various ethnic backgrounds and have a better understanding working in the field of program development and community-based non-profits. Qualifications: The ideal candidate should be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university program with an interest in public policy, public administration, monitoring and evaluation, nonprofit management, or other relevant disciplines. Spanish/English or Korean/English bilingual is a plus, but not required. PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. If you have any questions, or to apply or be added to the waitlist, please email your resume and work/portfolio sample to volunteer@kyccla.org and be sure to reference the position you'd like to apply for.
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Duties: This internship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and contribute to the improvement of programs and services designed to assist low-income families in becoming self-sufficient financially, academically, and emotionally. The FamilySource Center intern will assist the Intake Specialist in accomplishing their daily tasks. Key responsibilities include: • Confirming appointments with potential clients via phone • Assists with data entry and documentation support as needed • Assists clients in completing necessary paperwork • Participates in meetings and trainings when appropriate This internship offers a unique chance to blend data management skills with a commitment to community service, making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals and families served by the FamilySource Center. Location: This is an in-person internship at the KYCC Menlo Office: 1230 S. Menlo Ave. Suite 100 Los Angeles, CA 90006. Time commitment: Minimum of 8 hours per week for at least 3 months. Hours must be completed across 2 to 3 shifts Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Qualifications and Requirements: • Minimum age of 18 years old due to the sensitive and personal nature of the information being handled • High School graduate or currently enrolled college student • Must have general computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications • Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy • Must be able to pass background check • Must submit proof of TB testing from within the past 12 months • Bilingual Spanish/English or Korean/English preferred, but not required PLEASE NOTE, THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. If you have any questions, or to apply or be added to the waitlist, please email your resume and work/portfolio sample to volunteer@kyccla.org and be sure to reference the position you'd like to apply for.
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Prevention Education (PE) Unit provides evidence-based and innovative alcohol, tobacco and other drugs (ATOD) prevention services to its community to address youth use and ATOD disparities throughout SPA 4 and the greater Los Angeles region using a multi-prong approach based on the social-ecological model and other prevention frameworks. The Health Advocacy Intern will provide support in the areas of coalition work, community education, and outreach. Key Responsibilities: Observe and support daily activities of ATOD prevention program that include but is not limited to: ● social media development, ● informational and educational materials development, ● event planning, implementation, and evaluation ● curriculum planning and implementation, ● community outreach Attend prevention team and coalition meetings, as directed. Participate in weekly supervision with preceptor. Requirements: ● Must be currently enrolled as a college student. ● Awareness of cultural humility and able to work with a diverse population ● Professional, punctual, flexible and reliable ● Have general computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications ● Able to handle sensitive information in a confidential manner ● Provide background check clearance and negative TB test results Time commitment: Minimum of 10 hours per week for at least 3 months. Reports to: Melanie To, MPH, Prevention Education (PE) Manager or preceptor as assigned. THIS POSITION IS CURRENTLY FULL. If you have any questions, or to be waitlisted please email your resume to volunteer@kyccla.org and be sure to reference the position you'd like to apply for.
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Kids Town is a full-day, year-round preschool in Koreatown for 72 children, ages 2.5 to 5 years. Through our Whole Child program, we focus not only on intellectual development, but also emotional well-being, social skills and physical activity. By nurturing children’s creativity and imagination by letting them explore their interests, we foster a lifelong love of learning. Since its establishment in 2004, Kids Town has graduated over 1,000 Kindergarten-ready students. Our educational philosophy emphasizes respect for other cultures, concern for the wider community, and an appreciation for nature. We allow children to move through the program at their own pace. Kids Town is open Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To learn more visit the Kids Town website at www.kidstownla.org. We are currently recruiting current Early Childhood Education (must be currently enrolled in an ECE program) interns as well as front office volunteers. Should you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to volunteer@kyccla.org.
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Koreatown Youth and Community Center
Youth Services provides safe, accessible and high quality programs for Koreatown youth. KYCC’s afterschool programs have been a mainstay in our organization since the day we opened our agency in 1975. Nearly forty four years ago, we recognized the need for support for recently immigrated Korean youth who were having trouble adjusting, both culturally and linguistically, to life in the United States. Today, with over 60 percent of Koreatown residents being foreign born, KYCC knows that essential services for all children in our multiethnic community are still a necessity, and that case management, enrichment activities, and academic services are critical to their emotional and educational well-being. Our volunteers help to mentor and tutor our K-12 students in our afterschool programs by assisting our instructors with Homework Help and Enrichment Activities. Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one two-hour shift per week from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday for at least three months. Interns are asked to commit to at least 10 hours per week from 1:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Monday - Friday for at least three months, however we are not onboarding new interns until Spring 2025. To apply, scroll to the bottom of this page and click on the "volunteer" button to be prompted to sign up for the YS Staff Interview where you'll meet our volunteer supervisor for a brief and informal meeting.
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