Join our Team

Voluntary service is a hallmark of active citizenship in the United States. Individuals are encouraged to take an active part in shaping the life of the community. In this regard, United Kenyans of Chicago offers significant opportunities for community service, professional skill development, networking and personal fulfillment through voluntary service.

We depend on a dedicated and committed team of volunteers to run the organization and deliver its programs and services.

We offer a range of opportunities from those that require a minimal amount of time to others that are year round.

Benefits

Our volunteers receive the following benefits:

  • Automatic consideration for the “Volunteer of the Year” award
  • Opportunities for developing marketable skills
  • Opportunities for expanding your professional and social network within and beyond the Kenyan community
  • Professional training for select positions
  • Service recognition for students seeking community service hours
  • Tax deduction for select program expenses and mileage (consult your tax advisor)

Opportunities

UKC offers ample volunteer opportunities to match your interests and abilities.  Whether it is for a few hours in a year or for a longer term commitment, consider building our community together through volunteering. Age is also not a barrier in lending a hand.

Event Coordinators/Staff:

We always have room for help with our annual special events, which are:

  • Madaraka Day BBQ (Summer)
  • Golf Outing (Summer)
  • Museum of Science and Industry Festival of Lights (November)
  • Independence Day/Kenya Expo (December)

Program Leadership and Volunteers:

All UKC programs offer room for leadership development or participation. Opportunities exist in the following areas:

  • Civic Engagement: The annual community service day, annual Pamoja campaign and orientation programs have a need for coordinators and general assistance.
  • Career, Small Business and Human Services: UKC workshops in this have a need for coordinators and general assistance.
  • Youth: We have room for camp counselors and activity coordinators for our youth programs.

Board Committees:

UKC seeks nominations of knowledgeable and commitment individuals to serve on the Board or fill committees created by the Board of Directors.

Contact

If you are interested in volunteering with United Kenyans of Chicago NFP, please contact us at info@chicagokenyans.org
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