JOB-Volunteer Coordinator (Santa Ana, CA)

Job Announcement October 17, 2007


The Cambodian Family is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping
the community develop the hope and skills to make better lives for
themselves. The Cambodian Family Youth Program mission is to help
youths develop their visions for the future and attain skills to turn
their visions into reality. We help youth develop self-esteem, academic
skills, and responsibility towards themselves, family, and community, so
they have a positive and meaningful childhood, graduate high school,
pursue higher education and/ or a career path, and develop the tools to
become productive adults.


POSITION: Volunteer Coordinator (Full-Time)

SALARY: $18 - $20/hr + Benefits

DUTIES: This staff person will coordinate the recruitment, screening,
hiring, orientation, and training of volunteer mentors; provide support
to mentors and mentees in their ongoing relationships; seek donation of
supplies and materials to support the relationships, ensure that the
Mentoring Program supports and enhances the ongoing group mentoring
activities of the Youth Program; schedule up to 40 mentoring sessions a
week, answer questions, arrange activities for youths and mentors when
one party is absent; with the Mentoring Project Director, Youth
Counselors, and school personnel, help reassign mentors a match does not
work out; assist in helping mentees in these failed relations overcome
any negative repercussions and find suitable mentors for a rematch.

QUALIFICATIONS: Requires ability to multi-task and work with competing
priorities while meeting daily goals, excellent interpersonal
communications, flexibility and strong written, verbal, and computer
skills. Experience recruiting and training volunteers strongly
preferred. Must be an excellent role model of character and have strong
commitment to education and community service.


CONTACT: Please send or email a cover letter and a detail resume
to:

Sundaram Rama, Youth Program Coordinator
THE CAMBODIAN FAMILY
1111 E. Wakeham Ave. Suite E
Santa Ana, CA 92705
Phone (714) 973-7184
Fax (714) 571-1974
sundaramsamrama@ yahoo.com

JOBs: at APALC--AmeriCorps attorney

This is a re-posting -- please help circulate widely:


APALC has an immediate opening for an AmeriCorps attorney to work on immigration and citizenship issues -- job description below and also available on our website. We have not yet filled the position so we are still interested in candidates for the position. Interested candidates should apply immediately as directed in the job description.


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Asian Pacific American Legal Center (Los Angeles, CA)

The Asian Pacific American Legal Center is seeking an Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Attorney who will work in APALC's Immigration and Citizenship Project and recruit, train, and manage interns, volunteers, and pro bono attorneys; serve as a liaison with local law schools; work with community-based organizations to address legal needs expressed in the community; and develop and oversee legal clinics. The position will be located in APALC's main office in downtown Los Angeles, although there may be opportunities to work with APALC's office in Orange County (Garden Grove).

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION
APALC is the nation's largest legal organization serving the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities. Founded in 1983, APALC is a unique organization that combines traditional legal services with civil rights advocacy and leadership development. The majority of clients served by APALC are limited English proficient, speaking any of several dozen languages. As a result, it is critical for APALC to develop and expand a comprehensive volunteer and pro bono program to effectively provide direct legal services to the broadest range of AAPI community members.

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The APALC Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Attorney will work in the Immigration and Citizenship Project to oversee and staff APALC's naturalization and other immigration clinics, including recruiting, training, and managing law student and pro bono attorney volunteers to deliver services. This Equal Justice
Works AmeriCorps Attorney will also develop educational materials on immigration focused on APALC's LEP client community, and provide direct legal assistance to clients in the area of immigration.

Start Date is ASAP. Term of service is at least 11 months for the first year, with a possibility of renewal for a second term.

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should be admitted to the California Bar or awaiting bar results as of August 2007. Candidates should also have:
· Must also be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or legal permanent resident;
· Excellent communication including oral, written, and research skills;
· Experience working with community groups, bar associations, and other organizations;
· Familiarity with and interest in working with immigrant communities;
· Commitment to public interest work and strong desire to assist indigent clients;
· Possession of a valid driver's license, access to a vehicle and proof of insurance;
· Bilingual in an Asian language or Spanish preferred;
· Experience organizing or working with volunteers preferred;
· Experience with advocacy preferred; and
· Experience with Southern California community groups and institutions a plus.

PRO BONO LEGAL CORPS BENEFITS
In exchange for completing each 11 month term of service, Equal Justice Works AmeriCorps Attorneys will
receive the following:
• A living allowance of $22,200;
• Health insurance;
• Child care assistance (if income eligible);
• $4,725 for education loan repayment or assistance;
• Eligibility to place all qualified student loans into forbearance and receive an interest accrual payment at the end of PBLC service;
• The opportunity to attend national training programs to develop leadership skills, learn effective practices and meet colleagues from across the country;
• The chance to make a difference by building capacity in low-income communities and developing a future generation of lawyers committed to pro bono service.

Please visit http://www.equaljus ticeworks. org/find/ faopblc.php for additional information about the PBLC program.

SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
In addition to the standard Pro Bono Legal Corps benefits, APALC will also provide:
· $500 per month living stipend;
· $50 to $125 per month language stipend based on level of fluency;
· Bar dues and reasonable MCLE training costs;
· Parking and local mileage reimbursement;
· Retirement plan contribution after one year; and
· Staff training in relevant areas of law and other training as needed.

TO APPLY
Mail or fax résumé, cover letter and references to:
Karin Wang, Vice-President of Programs
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Fax: 213-977-7595
No phone calls or emails please.



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Karin Wang, Esq.
Vice-President, Programs
Asian Pacific American Legal Center
1145 Wilshire Boulevard, 2nd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Phone | 213.977.7500
Fax | 213.977.7595
Web | www.apalc.org

JOB: South Asian Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

South Asian Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator

Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: Los Angeles, California, 90013, United States
Posted by: Little Tokyo Service Center
CDC

Type: Full time
Language(s): English
Job posted on: September 21, 2007
Area of Focus: Health and Medicine

Salary: 31,200
Last day to apply: November 20, 2007
Last updated: September 24, 2007

*Description: *

The Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) Outreach & Recruitment
Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position that contributes to A3M's
mission of helping those in need of a bone marrow transplant. This is
accomplished by coordinating and utilizing the resources provided by the
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) network, A3M, volunteers, and
community
based supporters into an integrated task force that provides marrow donor
management services for a targeted community in a culturally and
linguistically effective manner. The responsibilities include donor
recruitment and retention, community education/outreach, volunteer program
coordination, patient support, and administrative work in the South Asian
community, sometimes in conjunction with task force coordinators
representing other communities. Other duties related to the
responsibilities
listed below may be assigned as needed by the Director and/or Recruitment
Supervisor.
*Additional Qualifications: *

-B.A. or B.S. Degree (health, social service, or related field preferred.)
-Knowledge of the South Asian community,
-Bilingual proficiency in English and an Asian language preferred.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office
-One (1) year community outreach and/or health education experience
preferred.
-Valid California Drivers License and current automobile liability
insurance.
-Weekend and evening work, and local travel required; occasional out of
state travel may be necessary.
*How to Apply: *

Please send resume along with cover letter to:

A3M
231 E. Third Street, ste. G107
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Fax: 213.473.1661
Email: A3M@Ltsc.org

No phone calls please.

*Permalink:* http://www.idealist .org/en/job/ 242914-25st day to apply: November 20, 2007
Last updated: September 24, 2007

*Description: *

The Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches (A3M) Outreach & Recruitment
Coordinator is a full-time, exempt position that contributes to A3M's
mission of helping those in need of a bone marrow transplant. This is
accomplished by coordinating and utilizing the resources provided by the
National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) network, A3M, volunteers, and
community
based supporters into an integrated task force that provides marrow donor
management services for a targeted community in a culturally and
linguistically effective manner. The responsibilities include donor
recruitment and retention, community education/outreach, volunteer program
coordination, patient support, and administrative work in the South Asian
community, sometimes in conjunction with task force coordinators
representing other communities. Other duties related to the
responsibilities
listed below may be assigned as needed by the Director and/or Recruitment
Supervisor.
*Additional Qualifications: *

-B.A. or B.S. Degree (health, social service, or related field preferred.)
-Knowledge of the South Asian community,
-Bilingual proficiency in English and an Asian language preferred.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office
-One (1) year community outreach and/or health education experience
preferred.
-Valid California Drivers License and current automobile liability
insurance.
-Weekend and evening work, and local travel required; occasional out of
state travel may be necessary.
*How to Apply: *

Please send resume along with cover letter to:

A3M
231 E. Third Street, ste. G107
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Fax: 213.473.1661
Email: A3M@Ltsc.org

No phone calls please.

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