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Building One Community offers volunteers who care deeply about immigrants the opportunity to help them succeed. Much of B1C’s success is due to the commitment and compassion of our diverse group of volunteers. Your time, skills, and talent make a real difference in people's lives. Through volunteering with us, you will learn about our local community, connect with other volunteers, and find a stronger sense of purpose.

HOW IT WORKS

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Receive our orientation manual or schedule an optional tour

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Register as a volunteer

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Our volunteer team will follow up with specific opportunities

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Log your hours on your Personal Volunteer Site. Fill out the form and use the link that is emailed. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

There are opportunities available for individuals as well as groups. Our most popular opportunity is tutoring adults English but we have many others. We will try to match your interests and schedule with available opportunities.

Join us in providing valuable services to our community. These are some sample volunteer opportunities: 

  • Teaching and tutoring English Language Learning (ELL) classes
  • Technology tutor

  • Job skills training
  • Homework help
  • Personal support services

Review the section below called Current Volunteer Opportunities to see what is available. Click on the green arrow next to each opportunity to see the full description. If you have questions, contact the volunteer team at [email protected].

youth volunteer

Georgia

This place has opened my eyes.  It's definitely a different environment , even though it's so close to where I live.

Volunteer

Don

My students are so alive and yearning to learn more English. It's so gratifying to find people who are trying so hard and feel grateful.

Idania

Idania

B1C does its best to help others, no matter your color or race. They offer many programs and activities and they also provide a place to socialize.

Youth Volunteer

Chiara

It has been a great experience. Just getting to know the people here, it's like becoming a part of a family.

Jeffrey

Jeffrey

I've been an interpreter and I've also worked with computer literacy programs... by just doing simple things like these I can make a big impact.

CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - JANUARY 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Youth can start volunteering at 14 years of age and parents are intentionally not involved in the process. Our youth program strongly promotes independence, responsibility, self-confidence, and communication skills. If you are interested in volunteering, you can register online here. 
We have opportunities available after school, on the weekend, during school breaks, and summer months. Below are sample opportunities. Go above to Current Volunteer Opportunities to see what is available.

ELL VOLUNTEER:

Become an English language teacher or tutor to an adult immigrant.

HOMEWORK AND ENRICHMENT CLUB:

Help with Homework on Mondays through Thursdays from 4:30-5:45 pm during the school year. Must be 16 or older.

SUMMER PROGRAM:

Join our Summer Program and help elementary school children with educational and enrichment activities. Must be 16 or older.

YOUTH AMBASSADOR:

Youth Ambassador opportunities may become available throughout the year. Volunteer with us first before inquiring about this position in which you can represent B1C and our mission at your school, place of worship, social club, or sports team. Organize a fundraiser to sponsor a drive, event, or collaborate with B1C to create your own volunteer project. If interested, reach out to our volunteer team directly at [email protected].

ELL Library

Welcome to the English Language Learning (ELL) Library!

The ELL Library is a curriculum tool created to better support teachers at Building One Community. It contains Curriculum Guides for each level of ELL at Building One Community with lesson goals, grammar, vocabulary, and materials for every day of the week.

Below you can find direct links to the Curriculum Guides folder to see what you will be teaching, and the Materials & Resources folder for worksheets and activities.
 
Questions or suggestions for us? Please email [email protected]
Barri ELL

Building One Community is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

• Annual Report 2024

• Form 990

• Audited Financial Statements 2024

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Weather Closure Notice:
Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed on Sunday,
January 25, and Monday, January 26. This closure includes
the warming center.
The office and warming center will reopen on Tuesday, January
27, at 12:00 PM.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

Aviso de Cierre por Clima:
Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas, nuestra oficina
estará cerrada el domingo 25 de enero y el lunes 26 de enero.
Este cierre incluye el centro de calentamiento.
La oficina y el centro de calentamiento reabrirán el martes 27
de enero a las 12:00 PM.
Por favor, manténgase seguro/a y gracias por su comprensión.

Avi Fèmti Akòz Move Tan:
Akòz move kondisyon metewolojik, biwo nou an ap fèmen
dimanch 25 janvye ak lendi 26 janvye. Sa gen ladan l sant
chofaj la.
Biwo a ak sant chofaj la ap relouvri madi 27 janvye a a 12:00
PM.
Tanpri rete an sekirite, epi mèsi pou konpreyansyon nou.

Weather Closure Notice:
Due to inclement weather, our office will be closed on Sunday, January 25, and Monday,
January 26. This closure includes the warming center.
The office and warming center will reopen on Tuesday, January 27, at 12:00 PM.
Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding.

Aviso de Cierre por Clima:
Debido a las condiciones climáticas adversas, nuestra oficina estará cerrada el domingo 25
de enero y el lunes 26 de enero. Este cierre incluye el centro de calentamiento.
La oficina y el centro de calentamiento reabrirán el martes 27 de enero a las 12:00 PM.
Por favor, manténgase seguro/a y gracias por su comprensión.

Avi Fèmti Akòz Move Tan:
Akòz move kondisyon metewolojik, biwo nou an ap fèmen dimanch 25 janvye ak lendi 26
janvye. Sa gen ladan l sant chofaj la.
Biwo a ak sant chofaj la ap relouvri madi 27 janvye a a 12:00 PM.
Tanpri rete an sekirite, epi mèsi pou konpreyansyon nou.
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