Volunteers are an integral part of KYCC. We are dedicated to engaging with members of our community to create real change through our many volunteer opportunities. In 2018, we had over 2,700 volunteers! There are many ways to get involved through KYCC programs and events. Whether you are a high school student or a business professional, your time and expertise can help strengthen our community.
Please note, the majority but not all of our volunteer programs are on hold due to COVID-19. However, please feel free to sign up so that as soon as they re-open we can contact you to see if you’re still able and interested in getting involved with us.
If you can’t find an opportunity that suits you, feel free to contact us as we are also at times able to craft other positions based on our programs, needs, and your talents. We look forward to hearing from you!
Due to the recent pandemic KYCC’s phone lines have been inundated with calls for help in filing for unemployment benefits. We are particularly in need of bilingual Korean/English volunteers to provide one-on-one guidance to our community members.
All activities can be done from the safety of home with KYCC staff to train and support you along the way.
Volunteers must be at least 21+ years of age and bilingual Korean/English.
Volunteer tax preparers donate their time to make sure those with limited incomes are able to receive tax refunds and credits they are due. All training is provided by KYCC.
Intake volunteers support the operation of the program from welcoming clients, gathering basic documents and answering general questions.
2-6 hrs./week or about 20-60 hours from January 15th to April 15th of each year
Low Income Tax Clinic (LITC) Volunteer Learn more »
CPAs, and Attorneys donate their time to represent low income taxpayers with IRS by offering collection alternatives or assisting with audit defense, preparation of amended paper returns, or responding to ID verification requests.
Experienced Tax Attorneys or USTC Practitioners represent low income taxpayers through appeals, settlement discussions with IRS Counsel, usually via a petition with the Tax Court in Los Angeles.
Law Interns or law students may donate their time to assist with client intake, client follow up, preparation and organization of financial documents for submission, researching alternative documentation options, and initial draft of statements to the IRS.
Volunteers who represent clients before the IRS are required to be currently credentialed, in good standing, and able to sign the Form 2848.
Law Interns and Law Students (beginning summer of 2020) require tax coursework, letter of recommendation, and commitment to respectfully serve an underserved population. Please note if you are bilingual in another language and level of oral and written proficiency.
Please contact us to sign up for this opportunity.
Time commitment varies with level of representation and complexity of case.
Environmental Services interns assist in a variety of duties from assisting in our free tree distributions, leading a team of volunteers, supporting our tree planting or beautification events, canvassing, removing graffiti, or helping around the office.
Interns must be at least 18 years old.
Our Environmental Services office is open 7 days a week, from 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Volunteers tutor and mentor middle school-aged students in the AYCE afterschool program.
AYCE volunteers also have opportunities to participate in field trips, volunteer outings, or to become program leaders in charge of day-to-day operations of the volunteer program.
Members are trained using the Creating Lasting Family Connections (CLFC) curriculum, which focuses on personal and family strengthening .
Group members are trained in leadership and advocacy and encouraged to actively participate in the broader community through school and neighborhood councils, city and county entities, and other events
Meeting food, transportation (bus tokens) and childcare are all provided for participants
Volunteers are trained on topics such as leadership, community advocacy, event and project planning, and assessment
Group members are encouraged to actively participate in the broader community through school and neighborhood councils, city and county entities, and other events
Meeting food, transportation (bus tokens) and childcare are all provided for participants
Volunteers are trained on topics such as leadership, community advocacy, event and project planning, and assessment
Group members are encouraged to actively participate in the broader community through school and neighborhood councils, city and county entities, and other events
Meeting food, transportation (bus tokens), translation (English/Spanish/Korean), and childcare are all provided for participants
Volunteers are trained on topics such as leadership, community advocacy, understanding community dynamics, and assessment
Group members are encouraged to actively participate in the broader community through school and neighborhood councils, city and county entities, and other events
Meeting food, transportation (bus tokens) and childcare are all provided for participants
10-month high school leadership program that trains youth advocates to raise awareness of substance use among their peers in Koreatown and neighboring communities
Youth are trained to lead alcohol and drug-free events, such as community clean-ups, health fairs and educational outreach throughout the year
Meetings are every Thursday during the school year from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M.
The mission of the LAYFTC is to reduce youth access to tobacco products and to create a healthier and safer community.
The LAYFTC takes a policy-based strategy to tobacco prevention and targets community-level activism and collaboration. Interested community members, residents, student groups come together to work with the LAYFTC to reduce tobacco-related harms, death and disease throughout Los Angeles City.
Assist KYCC’s Prevention Education Unit through various community engagement activities for a public health campaign.
Assist in community-driven data collection efforts through public opinion surveying.
Assist in conducting community assessment policy/ political analysis through asset mapping, data collection and review, surveys and interviews;
Develop leadership and organizing skills amongst a diverse group of youth, parents, educators and other community stakeholders;
Occasionally communicate with a broad audience, including mainstream and ethnic-based media, parents, key community leaders, and local elected officials
Interns must 18-20 years old. Ideal for those interested in public health, policy, community organizing and advocacy, data/survey collection or related fields.
With support of classroom instructor, lead enrichment activities for K-12 youth, including but not limited to computer coding, arts, dance, cooking, etc.
Support the administrative, day-to-day, and longterm implementation of Youth Services programs. Duties can include, but are not limited to research, curriculum development, database entry, daily program support and participation in internal and external meetings related to program operations.
