Volunteer with CAAOC

Join the Chinese American Association of Charlotte (CAAOC) as a volunteer and make a difference in our community!

We are a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering cultural exchange, celebrating diversity, and strengthening community bonds in the Charlotte area. Your time and skills can help us organize impactful events, support community initiatives, and promote our mission of cultural understanding and inclusion.

As a verified Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA) organization, your contributions can qualify for this prestigious recognition. This award honors your dedication and commitment to making a positive impact in the community.

Whether you’re looking to give back, gain experience, or connect with others, we welcome volunteers of all backgrounds and skills. Together, we can build a stronger, more vibrant community.

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Verified Program: Charlotte Chinese Storytime

Our Story:

After moving to Charlotte in 2018, Ms. Jenny Zhan, a first-generation immigrant and mother of three, searched for a place where her kids could enjoy Chinese stories and songs but found few options. Determined to create such a space for her children and others, she held the first public storytime at her neighborhood park on April 23rd 2019.

 

What began as a small gathering has grown into a cherished community program. Today, our storytime is hosted monthly at one of Mecklenburg’s largest public libraries, with more volunteers joining as storytellers and organizers. The Chinese American Association of Charlotte (CCAOC) proudly supports our mission below

 

  • Cultivate cultural awareness

  • Foster children’s language development 

  • Promote early literacy 

Volunteer Opportunities

Long-Term Volunteer Projects:
Chinese Storytime: For children aged 5 and above who can read picture books aloud. Sessions are held 1–2 times a month, lasting 1 hour each. Preparation time also counts as volunteer hours.
Social Media Management: Help manage social media for the Chinese American Association of Charlotte (CAAOC) and Chinese Storytime. Open to middle and high school students, with flexible schedules.
Online English Classes for New Immigrants: Teach English online to new immigrants. Open to middle and high school students. Tentatively held once a week, for 2 hours per session. Preparation time also counts as volunteer hours.
Online Tutoring for K–12 Subjects: Provide online tutoring for various school subjects. Scheduling to be determined.

Short-Term Volunteer Projects:
Parent-Child Activities: Assist with organizing family events for CAAOC.
Seasonal Outings: Help with planning and executing fall and spring outings.
Lunar New Year Cultural Fair: Volunteer during the Lunar New Year Culteral Fair.
Lunar New Year Gala: Assist with the annual Lunar New Year Gala.

Note for Students Aiming for the Presidential Volunteer Service Award (PVSA):
To qualify for the PVSA during the period from June 1, 2024, to May 31, 2025, it is recommended to choose long-term volunteer projects to accumulate hours effectively.

CAAOC Volunteer Sign-Up Form

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Chinese American Association of Charlotte (CAAOC)! Please fill out the form below to let us know more about you and how you'd like to contribute to our community.