There are several ways to get involved. You can support the CNNC through financial and/or item-specific donations, apply for internship, join AmeriCorps, or become an interpreter. Click on the following links for more information about each opportunity.

Volunteer at CNNC

The Center for New North Carolinians relies on volunteers from all walks of life to help serve our local immigrant and refugee families. Volunteering with the CNNC is a great way to serve others while building bridges between new and existing communities in the Greensboro area.

For questions or to volunteer, contact the Volunteer and Intern Coordinator, Hoda Abdelfattah at [email protected], or fill out the application linked below.

VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:

  • Communicate with a multicultural population
  • Increase cultural competence
  • Increase foreign language skills
  • Network with professionals and other agencies across Guilford County
  • Enhance resume with volunteer experience
  • Professional development opportunities

Our community centers are located in immigrant and refugee neighborhoods where we are able to offer a variety of programs and services including youth programs, employment classes, case management, cultural brokering, advocacy, and more.

Volunteers help with:

  • After-school tutoring immigrant and refugee children (k-12)
    • Oakwood Forest Community Center: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 2:30 – 5:30 pm
    • Community Enrichment Center: Monday – Friday: 3:00 – 6:00 pm
  • Beautification projects at the centers including cleaning and organizing supplies

Thriving at Three assures that Latinx immigrant children in Greensboro have a positive and strong foundation from birth to three years old. The program delivers long-term at-home services to at-risk families until the child’s third year partnering with the parents to provide direct intervention, parenting education, group meetings, case management, referrals, and care coordination.

Volunteers help with:

  • Supervising and facilitating activities with Latinx kids aged 0-3 years.
  • The activities will be held at Guilford College United Methodist Church every Thursday from 10:30 am-1:00pm.

Student Internships

Student interns are an essential component of our success at the Center for New North Carolinians. Coming from different paths of life, their personalities, skills, and expertise give a breath of fresh air into the CNNC’s programming.

The CNNC is a great agency to complete an internship given the variety of programs offered and the extensive opportunity for growth. Here are a few of the benefits of working with us:

  • Gain valuable skills in a variety of fields, such as social work, education, global studies, and public health
  • Apply knowledge from your classwork in real-world scenarios
  • Meet and work with other professionals and engage with agencies across Guilford County
  • Ability to increase foreign language skills
  • Work with newcomer populations and work with a multicultural team
  • Learn about the experience immigrant and refugee communities have in their new home

How to Apply

The internship application for the Summer and Fall of 2024 is now open. The deadline for Summer Internship applications is March 31st and Fall Internship applications is April 30th. We will be reviewing all applications and conducting interviews in April, and we will be in touch if your qualifications match our needs. Fall internship interviews will take place in May.

This is a one-semester internship and interested applicants can apply for the Summer or Fall of 2024. If applicants are interested in completing the internship for the entire academic year (ex. Fall 2024-Spring 2025), please indicate that in the application.

The CNNC Internship program is available to undergraduate, graduate level students, and non-degree seeking individuals. Disciplines can include social work, public heath, early childhood development, sociology, and non-profit management. Students of all majors are encouraged to apply. Non-degree seeking individuals can apply for professional development internship experiences.

Interns may participate in a variety of activities depending on their skill level, educational goals, degree requirements, individual passions, and the CNNC program in which they are participating. Opportunities include micro and macro level experiences:

  • Home visitation
  • Facilitation of group sessions
  • Case management
  • Needs Assessments
  • Case review during supervision sessions
  • After school homework help and other youth social enrichment activities
  • Accompany clients to health and human service appointments
  • Introduction, navigation, and advocacy with clients of social services, health care, public schools
  • Early childhood lesson planning
  • Referrals to local agencies
  • Interpretation
  • Experience working with Interpreters
  • Research projects
  • Attend local and regional meetings of agencies working with immigrants & refugees
  • Program planning and implementation
  • Participation in grant writing
  • Staff engagement
  • Strategic planning of community events
  • Fundraising/Development/Marketing
  • BSW and MSW supervision sessions

No. Unfortunately, the CNNC does not currently have the funds to pay our interns. Additionally, we are not able to provide reimbursement for any miles driven for the program. Some programs do require interns to use their personal vehicles.

There is no standard number of hours or days for an internship at CNNC. Typically, interns work part-time with hours taking place during business hours, 9am to 5pm. Some CNNC programs have preferences for when interns work. The schedule is based on the number of contact hours required for academic credit, the schedule of programs and services the intern will be participating in, and the availability of the intern.

The CNNC accepts interns for fall, spring, and summer semesters.  Applications are generally due in March for Summer and Fall semester internships and in October for Spring semester internships. We accept interns until we have met our capacity. We encourage applicants to apply early to ensure consideration for an internship.

Available Internships

Program: Community Centers

Responsibilities

Case Management

  • Provide culturally sensitive case management services to immigrants and refugees
  • Assess client needs, develop service plans, and connect clients to community resources
  • Build relationships with clients and their families, promoting a sense of belonging and community integration
  • Participate in home visits to identify clients’ needs
  • Organize and distribute donations to needy immigrant and refugee families

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
  • Assist in generating reports and assessments as required.

Youth Programming

  • Assist in planning and implementing youth programs
  • Facilitate activities and events for immigrant and refugee children

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • We welcome applications from interns of all majors, but we prefer candidates from social work, sociology, or related human service fields.
  • Proficiency in languages other than English is a plus.

Internship Location: in-person-within CNNC community centers

Work hours: We can be flexible with internship days based on hours that need to be completed and the student’s schedule. Interns must commit to serving time agreed upon during the interview process.

Program: Thriving at Three

Responsibilities

  • Assisting the TAT Program Coordinator in the weekly sessions that educate Latino parents about their child’s developmental stages and enhance their parental skills
  • Conducting home visits to implement developmental activities for children
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records
  • Generating logs reports

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for the Hispanic and Latino culture.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • We welcome applications from interns of all majors, but we prefer candidates from early childhood education, children development, or related fields
  • Proficiency in Spanish language is a plus

Internship Location: in-person

Work hours: We can be flexible with internship days/times based on hours that need to be completed and the student’s schedule. We can be flexible with internship days/times based on hours that need to be completed and the student’s schedule. However, the potential intern will be working during the CNNC working hours which are from 9am-5pm.

ProgramImmigrant Health ACCESS Project

Responsibilities

Case Management

  • Engaging with clients through regular community outreach
  • Assisting with ACA and Orange Card enrollment and renewal
  • Supporting clients in navigating the healthcare system via information and referrals
  • Providing interpretation and sight translation for clients

Documentation and Reporting

  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
  • Assist in generating reports and assessments as required.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Cultural sensitivity and an appreciation for diverse backgrounds.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Proficiency in languages other than English.

Preferred Qualifications

  • We welcome applications from interns of all majors, but we prefer candidates from public health or related health fields.

Internship Location: Hybrid – minimum 3 hours/week in office

Work hours: We can be flexible with internship days and times based on hours that need to be completed and the student’s schedule.  CNNC prefers at least 12 hrs/week, with a minimum of 3 hours in office during working hours 9am-5pm.

Program: CNNC Operations

Responsibilities

Content Creation

  • Create engaging content for CNNC social media platforms in line with CNNC Brand guide, mission, vision, and values
  • Collect and write up stories of impact from CNNC staff, program participants, and volunteers
  • Work in cooperation with the Center Director to create a periodic e-newsletter
  • Take pictures at CNNC programs and events
  • Create videos to tell the story of the CNNC

External Communication:

  • Create and disseminate periodic e-newsletter to CNNC supporters and partners.
  • Contact with local business, service providers, and other partners on behalf of CNNC
  • Participate in meetings regarding marketing and engagement strategy with CNNC Director, Fellows Assistant, and Volunteer Coordinator.

Qualifications

Required

  • Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Competence with computer software and social media

Preferred

  • Experience with Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator or other graphic design software
  • Experience with running social media

Internship Location: Hybrid – minimum 3 hours/week in office

Work Hours: We can be flexible with internship days and times based on hours that need to be completed and the student’s schedule.  CNNC prefers at least 12 hrs/week, with a minimum of 3 hours in office during working hours 9am-5pm

Program: CNNC Operations

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate with program staff to collect both quantitative and qualitative data measuring program impact
  • Maintain CNNC data dashboard
  • Create visual representations of community impact data for reports, presentations, and collateral materials
  • Interview staff, program participants, interns, and volunteers to create community-impact stories
  • Be present at CNNC outreach and tabling events to represent the CNNC
  • Help with the creation of collateral materials

Qualifications

Required

  • Excellent Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Competence with computer software and social media

Preferred

  • Experience with data collection and reporting

Internship Location: Hybrid – minimum 3 hours/week in office

Work Hours: We can be flexible with internship days and times based on hours that need to be completed and the student’s schedule.  CNNC prefers at least 12 hrs/week, with a minimum of 3 hours in office and during working hours 9am-5pm.

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