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Islamophobia

  

Mission: CAIR's mission is to enhance understanding of Islam, encourage dialogue, protect civil liberties, empower American Muslims, and build coalitions that promote justice and mutual understanding. CAIR is America's largest Muslim civil liberties organization, with regional offices nationwide. CAIR's national headquarters are on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.

Website/Volunteer form: https://www.cair.com/about-us/volunteer-with-us.html
Email: N/A
Phone: (202) 488-8787, ext. 4

What volunteers do:

  • Community Outreach
  • Islamophobia Watch
  • Action Network (Activism/Advocacy)
  • Interfaith
  • Event Support
  • Social Media
  • Photography

FYI: There is a large range of opportunities available, and when you submit your application form, you can let CAIR know your level of commitment (daily, weekly, monthly, remotely, etc), as well as your interests in volunteering. To become a volunteer, you must submit an application and then attend an Info session, where you will be matched up to opportunities that best fit your skills and interest. Depending on the opportunity, you may receive additional training.

Mission: Many Languages One Voice empowers limited and non-English proficient communities to equitably access public benefits and services in Washington, DC.

Website: http://www.mlovdc.org/volunteer.html
Volunteer form: N/A
Email: sapna@mlovdc.org
Phone: (202) 838-6568

What volunteers do: 

  • Translate documents, as well as video and audio testimonies of Limited- and Non-English proficient community members. 
  • Looking for the following language speakers: Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, French, Korean, Spanish, Vietnamese.

FYI:  

Mission: MPower Change is a grassroots movement rooted in diverse Muslim communities throughout the U.S., who are working together to build social, spiritual, racial, and economic justice for all people. Combining cutting edge digital tools with years of field experience, organizing know-how, and an extensive network of supporters, MPower Change is redefining the ways that our communities build, maintain, and exercise power.

Website: https://mpowerchange.org/
Volunteer form: http://www.mpowerchangemakers.org/apply
Email: volunteer@mpowerchange.org
Phone: N/A

What volunteers do:

  • Stay informed of issues impacting Muslim communities to find relevant social-media content for MPower Change members.
  • Suggest and curate content for Facebook and Twitter.
  • Generate creative headlines for social media posts.
  • Respond to members’ comments and questions and inquiries.
  • Staff member services phone hotline.
  • Create and organize template responses for common questions.
  • Update and develop MPower Change website, action pages, and microsites.
  • Design and code microsites or Javascript graphics.
  • Collaborate with graphic designers to create designs for MPower Change initiatives.
  • Generate graphics for digital projects including websites, emails, and social media.
  • Edit video footage to produce content across platforms.
  • Design print literature including flyers, postcards, stickers, and t-shirts.
  • Develop consistent branding and update style guide.
  • Monitor current and proposed legislation and policies that could impact Muslim communities.
  • Provide concise and digestible analyses and advice to MPower staff and members.
  • Consult on responses to policies that have adverse impacts on Muslim communities.

FYI:

  • There are specific requirements for each type of task listed on site.

Mission: The National Iranian American Council is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening the voice of Iranian Americans and promoting greater understanding between the American and Iranian people. We accomplish our mission through expert research and analysis, civic and policy education, and community building.

Website: https://www.niacouncil.org/
Volunteer form: https://www.niacouncil.org/volunteer-with-niac/
Email (contact form): https://www.niacouncil.org/about-niac/contact-us/
Phone: (202) 386-6325

What volunteers do: 

  • Assist in the field with grassroots efforts to improve local community and to engage with civic issues and leaders.
  • Provide administrative support in the office.

FYI:

  • After signing up to volunteer online, a member of NIAC's team will reach out to figure out how best to include you in volunteer efforts.