Volunteer Opportunities

Our volunteer roles are designed for individuals who want to get involved while building a track record of community impact and demonstrated leadership.

Whether you are a young adult, early-career professional, emerging community leader, or someone considering future political involvement, these positions provide hands-on experience in meaningful civic engagement and public leadership. Volunteers contribute directly to strengthening the voices of AANHPI communities across Arkansas while learning practical experience in organizing, communications, advocacy, and community relationship-building. Our model emphasizes learning through doing, collaboration, and mentorship in real-world settings.

Benefits & Recognition

• Letters of recommendation and professional references
• Certificates recognizing service, leadership, and skill development
• Documentation of hours and project contributions for academic or career use
• LinkedIn endorsements and recognition opportunities
• Professional mentorship and leadership coaching opportunities
• Opportunities to attend partner events, trainings, and briefings
• Skill-building workshops and learning sessions
• Resume and career pathway guidance
• Eligibility for leadership spotlights and recognition features
• Opportunities to present work and lead initiatives
• Priority consideration for future leadership roles and committee appointments

Our approach centers around building skills through action while supporting each volunteer’s growth and long-term goals. By contributing your time and talent, you are not only strengthening community infrastructure you are investing in your own leadership journey.

Caucus Signature Event Coordinator

• Develops event concepts aligned with caucus mission, cultural observances, and community priorities
• Creates comprehensive event timelines, work plans, and run-of-show documents
• Coordinates logistics including venue selection, permits, accessibility needs, vendors, technology, and cultural considerations
• Builds and manages event budgets, sponsorship coordination, and in-kind support when applicable
• Works with Communications Volunteer Coordinator and Graphic Design Lead to ensure timely promotion and brand consistency
• Collaborates with County Ambasssadors, Community Organizers, and Tabling Teams to support outreach and attendance
• Oversees volunteer roles and assignments during events to ensure smooth execution
• Ensures culturally respectful protocols, inclusive practices, and community safety considerations
• Troubleshoots real-time challenges and adapts to changing needs during events
• Leads post-event debriefs and gathers feedback to improve future programming
• Tracks attendance, engagement outcomes, and key insights for reporting and planning
• Demonstrated experience planning large-scale or community events
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Cultural curiosity and experience working with diverse communities
• Budget coordination and vendor management experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple moving parts under time constraints
• Calm leadership presence in fast-paced environments

15–25+ hours/month (varies based on event schedule)
Operations, Public Relations, and Caucus Leadership

Signature Event Support Volunteer: Lunar New Year

We are seeking detail-oriented, community-minded volunteers to support the Event Coordination Team in delivering a welcoming, culturally affirming Lunar New Year celebration. This team ensures the event runs smoothly while honoring the diverse identities that shape Arkansas today.

Volunteers will assist with logistics, hospitality, cultural programming support, outreach, and day-of operations. Volunteers play a critical role in creating a celebration rooted in connection, cultural pride, and community.

• Assist with event setup, layout, signage, décor, and breakdown
• Support hospitality guest welcome, food service flow, and accessibility needs
• Help coordinate performer and activity logistics and maintain program timing
• Provide attendee guidance and foster an inclusive and culturally respectful environment
• Support volunteer coordination and respond to day-of needs as they arise
• Assist with outreach, check-in, and community engagement
• Troubleshoot minor issues and elevate concerns to the Event Coordinator
• Organized and dependable
• Comfortable interacting with diverse communities
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Able to remain calm and helpful in a fast-paced environment
• Respectful of cultural traditions and inclusive practices

Flexible pre-event support as available

Attendance at event setup and take down and full participation on event day

Volunteer today and help welcome the Year of the GOAT in 2027.

Graphic Design Lead

• Using Canva to create culturally relevant and reflective graphics for social media, the website, the newsletter, etc.
• Developing a backlog of evergreen content to maintain online presence and activity
• Developing and maintaining brand consistency and key messaging needs
• Advanced graphic design experience to ensure content is marketable and appealing to our audiences
• Works with the Online Community Manager to ensure content is relevant and highly engaging

8-12 hours/month

Administration

Online Community Manager

• Posting quick actions, announcements, events, and news
• Detail oriented
• Online platform navigation expertise and experience
• Fielding questions and directing them to the appropriate people
• Fostering community and furthering the caucus mission
• Commenting and engaging with external content to build visibility 
• Responding to and navigating online conflicts in a neutral and civil manner
• Engages graphic design lead and guides content development based on key analytics and content engagement trends

12-18+ hrs a month

Administration and Public Relations

Data Entry Interns (Multiple Positions)

• Ensure that our website calendar is shared across our channels, including online community, social accounts, Mobilize, etc.
• Works with coalition partners to make sure our website event calendar is up to date and accurate.
• Collect and manage member information for network building and Caucus growth
• Oversee event or training information and data-related needs
• Track engagement trends and membership growth
• Analyze data for engagement improvement
• Support VAN access, management, and oversight related to Caucus needs
• Grow AANHPI data collection skills and resources to improve population-specific data
• Create reporting and briefs based on data to drive engagement and talking points

2-3+ hours/week

Communications

Communications Volunteer Coordinator

• Looking for someone who would build and lead a team to manage and execute:
  • Newsletters
  • Website
  • Social Media
  • Online Communities
  • Event Calendars
  • Data Entry
  • Graphic Design
  • Managing P.R., media contacts, Press Releases
• This person would oversee the Online Community Manager, Graphic Design Lead, and Data Entry Interns
• Leadership experience and skills are a must
• Strong conflict management experience and knowledge
• Time management skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Experience with mentoring and training
• A qualified individual would understand each platform and system well enough to manage them on their own
• Servant leadership orientation with strong delegation and support skills

12-20+ hours/month

Administration and Caucus Leadership

AANHPI County Ambassador (Multiple Positions)

• Strong local connections and community engagement
• Excellent people and relationship skills
• Conflict resolution skills and established experience
• Passion to pass along institutional and community knowledge
• Comfortable with meeting new people
• Visionary and forward-thinking
• Strong communication with Caucus leadership and community partners and members
• Mirrors Caucus values and ethics
• Works to support AANHPI communities across cultural and demographic backgrounds

15 – 20+ hours/month

Public Relations, Caucus Leadership

Resource and Community Information Specialist (Multiple Positions)

• Strong local community resource knowledge 
• Works with County Ambassador to build community engagement and networking
• Excellent people and relational skills
• Deep understanding of community needs and how to navigate community resources
• Strong communication skills, especially in advocating for member needs and systemic change

4-12+ hours/month

Operations

Community Organizers (Multiple Positions)

• Experience or knowledge with mobilizing strategies, Arkansas and AANHPI culture, and the political landscape (or interested in learning)
• Some political understanding or willingness to learn
• People person who is excited to engage and meet new people
• Big picture, systems thinking
• Strategic mindset
• Works with the County Ambassador and Community and Information Specialist

5-6 hours/month

Planning and Public Relations

Tabling Team Member (Multiple Positions)

• Recruiting new volunteers and/or members at events
• Deep understanding of the needs of AANHPI/Arkansan community members
• Ability to discuss community issues with new people
• Encouraging Voter Pledges and sign up
• Managing Event Signups
• Ability to attend various community events
• Attention to detail and brand management skills regarding tabling content and setup
• Understanding of Caucus goals and platforms and can communicate these clearly to individuals who may not know much about the Caucus

4-8+ hours/month

Operations

Activating Volunteer Coordinator

• Scheduling and time management skills
• Able to coordinate multiple projects at once
• Conflict management skills and experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Willingness to meet with and onboard new volunteers
• Organized and strategic onboarding and offboarding oversight
• Ability to connect volunteer interests with organizational needs
• Works with the County Ambassadors, Community and Information Specialists, Community Organizers, and Tabling Team Members

12-20+ hours/month

Volunteer Management and Caucus Leadership