Volunteer with KAFSC

The Korean American Family Service Center welcomes volunteers year-round for any given task. Whether you are interested in one-time commitments or long-term opportunities, we welcome your desire to bring creativity, energy, and empathy to sustain the work of supporting survivors and creating community change.

Feel free to connect with us to help create a violence-free society!

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

  • Complete a 5-week training program to become one of our 24-Hour Hotline Dispatcher Volunteers. Korean & English fluency is required. With back up support from counseling staff, volunteers answer KAFSC’s 24-Hour Bilingual Hotline during evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

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  • We are always looking for pro bono lawyers willing to provide free, monthly consultations to our clients.

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  • Volunteers assist Teachers with children ages 5 to 13 in the Hodori After School Program and Summer School Program.

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  • Join our Outreach Volunteer Program and make an impact after completing our 4-hour training. Choose from flexible opportunities including event support (setup, registration, coordination) and community outreach activities, with events occasionally held during evenings, weekends, and holidays. Multilingual speakers (Korean, Chinese, Spanish) are encouraged to apply.

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  • In partnership with NYC Office for the Prevention of Hate Crimes and Asian American Federation (AAF)’s Hope Against Hate Campaign, KAFSC works to address anti-Asian violence and discrimination through community outreach, education, safety resources, and support directly to our AAPI community.

    More than 2,627 anti-Asian hate incidents have been reported in New York City, with many targeting our grandmothers and grandfathers. Join our Community Patrol Team to help keep our neighbors safe as they go about their daily routines, commute to work, and return home.

    PATH Patrol dates are announced as they are confirmed. Follow KAFSC on social media and subscribe to our newsletter to stay updated on upcoming patrols and registration!

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  • Support immigrants and families impacted by domestic and sexual violence as a volunteer tutor with KAFSC’s Economic Empowerment Program (EEP). Meet one-on-one with participants for one hour each week to strengthen their conversational English skills and confidence.

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    For any inquiries about EEP, please contact eep@kafsc.org or 917-887-9173.

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Upcoming Required Volunteer Training Sessions on Zoom

  • Wednesday, August 19, 2026 (6PM - 8PM)

  • Thursday, August 20, 2026 (6PM - 8PM)

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  • Each year, KAFSC's Benefit Gala brings together supporters, community leaders, and advocates to raise critical funds for survivors of gender-based violence. Gala volunteers play an essential role in creating a welcoming and seamless experience for our guests while supporting KAFSC's mission.

    Volunteer opportunities include registration, greeting and ushering guests, Raise Your Hand (live appeal) spotters, and live auction spotters. All gala volunteers receive training prior to the event to ensure they feel prepared and confident in their roles.

    Join us in making our signature fundraising event a success while helping empower survivors and strengthen our community.

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Youth Volunteer Opportunities

  • The Youth Community Project Team (YCPT) is a youth-led leadership and advocacy program for dedicated high school students in grades 9–12 who are committed to advancing the mission of KAFSC.

    Through education on domestic, sexual, and gender-based violence, participants build leadership, teamwork, and public speaking skills while designing and leading community awareness projects.

    Students also organize KAFSC's annual Rally Against Sexual Assault (RASA) and earn a KAFSC Certificate of Leadership & Advocacy upon successful completion of the program.

Interested in joining YCPT?

Fill out the 2026-2027 Application by August 31, 2026:

BECOME A YCPT MEMBER

If you are interested in any of the opportunities above or have any questions, please email volunteer@kafsc.org.