Volunteer With Us!
February Mutual Aid Drive
Volunteer With Us
Multiple shifts are available, and volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one shift. The greatest need is on Monday.
Multiple shifts are available, and volunteers are welcome to sign up for more than one shift. The greatest need is on Monday.
- Monday, February 9: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Tuesday, February 10: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Wednesday, February 11: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
- Thursday, February 12: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM (while supplies last)
Volunteer with the Palestinian American Community Center!
Volunteering with PACC is about showing up for community, building collective care, and contributing your time and skills toward liberation, dignity, and sustainability.
Whether you’re supporting a one-time event or committing to ongoing work, volunteers are central to everything we do.
We welcome people with a range of skills, experiences, and availability. You don’t need prior organizing experience — just a willingness to show up with care, accountability, and intention.
Whether you’re supporting a one-time event or committing to ongoing work, volunteers are central to everything we do.
We welcome people with a range of skills, experiences, and availability. You don’t need prior organizing experience — just a willingness to show up with care, accountability, and intention.
Ways to Get Involved
Office Support
Support the day-to-day operations that keep PACC running. Tasks may include administrative support, data entry, organizing materials, answering emails, or helping prepare for programs and events.
Best for: Detail-oriented, organized folks who prefer behind-the-scenes work
Time commitment: Flexible; weekday availability and weekend mornings/early afternoons helpful.
Tutoring & Academic Support
Support youth and adult learners through tutoring, homework help
Best for: Young, patient, encouraging volunteers comfortable working with students and those looking to get into the field of education.
Time commitment: Ongoing or program-based (weekdays after school).
Palestine Education
Support PACC’s education work through helping create educational resources, work on the Falastin literary magazine through writing, editing, or outreach, staffing Palestine Education tables at events (sharing materials and engaging in conversations about Palestinian history, culture, and identity)
Best for: Volunteers interested in Palestine education, advocacy, writing, culture, and community learning.
Time commitment: Program-based or event-based.
Community Events
Help bring PACC events to life through setup, registration, outreach, logistics, and general support during community gatherings.
Best for: Volunteers who enjoy working with people and being active on event days.
Time commitment: One-time/as-needed basis or short-term.
Civic Engagement
Support community outreach, advocacy efforts, action days, and voter or civic education initiatives aligned with PACC’s mission. Includes actions like phone banking, participation in legislative meetings, canvassing, and staffing PACC tables at events.
Best for: Volunteers interested in organizing, civic engagement/government and advocacy.
Time commitment: Campaign-based, ongoing, or as-needed.
Social Services / Mutual Aid
Assist with mutual aid initiatives and community support efforts, including resource organization, screening, and distribution.
Best for: Volunteers grounded in care-based work and confidentiality.
Time commitment: Week-long initiatives that may occur on a quarterly or monthly basis (as-needed).
Annual Community Programs
Support ongoing seasonal/session-long programs including facilitation support, coordination, materials prep, or participant engagement. Community programs include dabka, cooking, English and Arabic conversation for adults, and more. Some seasonal programming support includes caring for/maintaining the community garden.
Best for: Volunteers interested in long-term community programming.
Time commitment: Session-based on weekends in the mornings/afternoons; some programs are offered after school during the week.
PACC Summer Fun Program
Support our full-time Summer Fun Children’s program at PACC. Classes include arts and crafts, Holding onto Palestinian Existence, Movement/Gym, etc. Volunteer support would entail facilitation of classes, supplies, prepping and serving breakfast and lunch, chaperoning of class trips, and more.
Best for: Volunteers interested in long-term community programming.
Time commitment: 6-week summer program from July-August, Mondays to Thursdays.
PACC Merch/ Store Support
Support PACC’s merch and store initiatives by helping manage inventory, staff tables at events, engage the community around PACC products, and assist with outreach or marketing efforts. This role helps sustain PACC programs, educates the community about our mission, and provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations.
Best for: Volunteers interested in community engagement, event support, inventory organization, or marketing/communications.
Time commitment: Flexible — event-based, ongoing, or project-based.
Marketing, Content & Media
Support storytelling and outreach through content collection and creation, photography, video, and social media.
Best for: Creatives, storytellers, and media-savvy volunteers.
Time commitment: Flexible; project-based or ongoing.
Support the day-to-day operations that keep PACC running. Tasks may include administrative support, data entry, organizing materials, answering emails, or helping prepare for programs and events.
Best for: Detail-oriented, organized folks who prefer behind-the-scenes work
Time commitment: Flexible; weekday availability and weekend mornings/early afternoons helpful.
Tutoring & Academic Support
Support youth and adult learners through tutoring, homework help
Best for: Young, patient, encouraging volunteers comfortable working with students and those looking to get into the field of education.
Time commitment: Ongoing or program-based (weekdays after school).
Palestine Education
Support PACC’s education work through helping create educational resources, work on the Falastin literary magazine through writing, editing, or outreach, staffing Palestine Education tables at events (sharing materials and engaging in conversations about Palestinian history, culture, and identity)
Best for: Volunteers interested in Palestine education, advocacy, writing, culture, and community learning.
Time commitment: Program-based or event-based.
Community Events
Help bring PACC events to life through setup, registration, outreach, logistics, and general support during community gatherings.
Best for: Volunteers who enjoy working with people and being active on event days.
Time commitment: One-time/as-needed basis or short-term.
Civic Engagement
Support community outreach, advocacy efforts, action days, and voter or civic education initiatives aligned with PACC’s mission. Includes actions like phone banking, participation in legislative meetings, canvassing, and staffing PACC tables at events.
Best for: Volunteers interested in organizing, civic engagement/government and advocacy.
Time commitment: Campaign-based, ongoing, or as-needed.
Social Services / Mutual Aid
Assist with mutual aid initiatives and community support efforts, including resource organization, screening, and distribution.
Best for: Volunteers grounded in care-based work and confidentiality.
Time commitment: Week-long initiatives that may occur on a quarterly or monthly basis (as-needed).
Annual Community Programs
Support ongoing seasonal/session-long programs including facilitation support, coordination, materials prep, or participant engagement. Community programs include dabka, cooking, English and Arabic conversation for adults, and more. Some seasonal programming support includes caring for/maintaining the community garden.
Best for: Volunteers interested in long-term community programming.
Time commitment: Session-based on weekends in the mornings/afternoons; some programs are offered after school during the week.
PACC Summer Fun Program
Support our full-time Summer Fun Children’s program at PACC. Classes include arts and crafts, Holding onto Palestinian Existence, Movement/Gym, etc. Volunteer support would entail facilitation of classes, supplies, prepping and serving breakfast and lunch, chaperoning of class trips, and more.
Best for: Volunteers interested in long-term community programming.
Time commitment: 6-week summer program from July-August, Mondays to Thursdays.
PACC Merch/ Store Support
Support PACC’s merch and store initiatives by helping manage inventory, staff tables at events, engage the community around PACC products, and assist with outreach or marketing efforts. This role helps sustain PACC programs, educates the community about our mission, and provides hands-on experience in nonprofit operations.
Best for: Volunteers interested in community engagement, event support, inventory organization, or marketing/communications.
Time commitment: Flexible — event-based, ongoing, or project-based.
Marketing, Content & Media
Support storytelling and outreach through content collection and creation, photography, video, and social media.
Best for: Creatives, storytellers, and media-savvy volunteers.
Time commitment: Flexible; project-based or ongoing.
Ready to get involved?
Complete our Volunteer Interest Form.
Some information about volunteering with us & the benefits!
Volunteering with PACC is not limited to one role or moment in time. All volunteer opportunities include space for growth, skill-building, and movement within the center. Many volunteers deepen their involvement by taking on new responsibilities, supporting additional programs, or stepping into leadership roles as their interests and capacity evolve.
PACC is also committed to supporting volunteers beyond their time with us. Depending on role, length of involvement, and capacity, volunteers are eligible for:
These opportunities are grounded in mutual commitment, accountability, and sustained engagement with the center.
Volunteering with PACC is not limited to one role or moment in time. All volunteer opportunities include space for growth, skill-building, and movement within the center. Many volunteers deepen their involvement by taking on new responsibilities, supporting additional programs, or stepping into leadership roles as their interests and capacity evolve.
PACC is also committed to supporting volunteers beyond their time with us. Depending on role, length of involvement, and capacity, volunteers are eligible for:
- Verification of volunteer or community service hours
- Letters of recommendation
- Referrals and connections within the broader PACC community and partner networks
- Priority consideration for annual PACC scholarships
- Early or preferred information about select PACC opportunities, including educational trips, programs, and special community offerings
These opportunities are grounded in mutual commitment, accountability, and sustained engagement with the center.