Community Engagement

Volunteer With Oromo Cultural Center

Oromo Cultural Center (OCC) welcomes volunteers who want to support youth, families, and community programs in South Seattle. Whether you can help regularly or with a specific activity, we would like to hear from you.

Ways To Support

Volunteer Opportunities

We offer diverse volunteer roles spanning education, youth development, social services navigation, and center maintenance in South Seattle.

Language & Heritage

K–12 Tutoring

English Instruction

Oromo language, culture, and heritage education for youth and community members.

K–12 tutoring and homework assistance across core subjects for local students.

English language instruction and structured conversation practice for adult learners.

Digital Literacy

Employment Support

Youth Mentorship

Computer training, essential digital literacy, and practical technology instruction.

Résumé writing, active job searches, and employment application assistance.

Youth mentorship and positive leadership development programs.

Sports & Recreation

Health Outreach

Refugee Resources

Youth sports coaching, athletic training, and recreational activities.

Health education initiatives and preventive care community outreach.

Immigration and refugee resource navigation for local families.

Benefits & Insurance

Administrative Support

Facility Maintenance

DSHS benefits and health insurance application support and navigation.

Office operations, organization, coordination, and administrative support.

Building maintenance, cleaning operations, and safety support.

Next Steps

Get Involved

Tell us which opportunities interest you, what skills or experience you would like to share, and when you are available. We will contact you about current needs and next steps.

Direct Email: muktarmohamed@oromoculturalcenter.org

Direct Phone: 206-225-9455

Heritage

Celebrating Oromo culture and community in Seattle.

Events

Connect

info@occofwa.com

206-709-8888/206-225-9455

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