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Get involved as a volunteer to be part of our movement.
If you are a bright student and want to share your unique knowledge, perspectives and love for language or culture, this is your chance to shine. By joining Empathify, you will…
- Contribute to a vibrant, empathetic community.
- Become a changemaker.
- Learn from diverse experiences and backgrounds.
- Create respectful, lasting friendships.
We also provide volunteer hours for hosting workshops, helping develop our curriculum, writing blog posts, and reaching out to partners. The time commitment is highly flexible, as most roles are done remotely and at your own schedule. Suggested is 1-2 hr/wk.
Empathify has distinct yet equally meaningful leadership roles to offer interested and dedicated students. This is your chance to build leadership, project management and writing skills while helping your community cultivate empathy and cultural understanding. Our volunteers are credited for their respective contributions in all major initiatives.
Available Leadership Roles
Teacher
Tutor an ELD (English Language Development) student at Leland. Support your student 1-1 in their learning journey while earning volunteer service hours.
Skills: Teaching, Empathy, Fluent English Communication
Writer
Write blog posts about anything at all within the fine junctions of language, culture, social-emotional development, discussion prompts, values and more. Categories include opinion, angle, narrative, informational, and journalistic writing.
Skills: Writing, Storytelling, Creativity, Editing
Curriculum Creator
Write engaging lesson plans and create interactive slides with activities tailored to a specific SEL goal (e.g. thoughtful problem-solving, active listening) or on themes of cultural appreciation. Ensure that each workshop runs smoothly.
Skills: Writing, Creating Presentations, Content Design, Management
Translator
Translate lesson materials to a language other than English to reach a wider audience at an international level. Integrate accurate, insightful curricula about diverse cultures, including personal experiences.
Skills: Foreign Language, Translation, Cross-Cultural Communication
Media Coordinator
Create social media posts or reels for outreach and promotion. Posts can be about published articles, our activities, or anything related to culture and language that may inform and engage our audience.
Skills: Graphic Design, Writing, Media Outreach.
Outreach Director
Reach out to families, libraries, schools, and educational programs by managing social media, designing flyers, and sending emails about our mission and community. Manage efficient, empathetic communication.
Skills: Email Campaign Management, Strategic Research.
Program Coordinator
Lead our efforts by coordinating volunteer teams. Organize cultural events, community-creating activities and innovation workshops. Share your perspective and ideas on the workshop plans during the finalization process.
Skills: Adaptability, Organization, Creativity, Collaboration
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