Voices Community Action Opportunities

AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices deepens understanding of immigrant experiences and contributions, bridges relationships between diverse communities, and empowers people with the resources to promote immigrant integration and bring about community change. As part of this work, we have launched a series of Voices Community Action Opportunities this spring season. Through the help of community partners, Voices has organized these easy ways for you to volunteer and support immigrant newcomers in Santa Clara County.

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To participate or get more info, contact Beverly Wong at (408) 975-2730 x462 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  

Voices team members and volunteers teach basic vocabulary and grammar at the Day Worker Center of Mountain View.


Voices Community Action Opportunities - Spring 2012


Getting to Know Your Neighbors
Date: Sat, March 10, 2012 
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Hosted by: Catholic Charities Santa Clara & AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices
Location: Catholic Charities Refugee Transitional House

Catholic Charities operates one of the few refugee assistance programs in the country.  Come get to know some of Catholic Charities’ refugee transitional housing residents over food and fun activities.  Play games with the children and hear personal stories from people from all over the world, including Central Africa, East Africa, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East.  Join us for this culturally enriching experience and help us welcome these newcomers into our community!


Volunteering at 23rd Annual Citizenship Day
Date: Sat, March 17, 2012 
Time: Shifts available from 8:30 am - 2:30 pm
Hosted by: Santa Clara County Citizenship Collaborative & AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices
Location: Center for Employment Training, 701 Vine St, San Jose, CA 95110

Help new immigrants become citizens!  Last year, over 2,500 people attended Citizenship Day to receive information and assistance in applying for citizenship.  Those receiving citizenship this year will have the opportunity to vote in the upcoming presidential election.  Volunteers are needed to assist with greeting, orientation, staff/volunteer check-in, information table, parking, translation (especially Spanish and Vietnamese), and filling out citizenship applications.  This is the only event of its kind in the country, with presentations occurring in 14 different languages!


Voices "Connection" Dinner
Date: Tue, March 20, 2012 
Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Hosted by: AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices
Location: Asian Americans for Community Involvement, 2400 Moorpark Ave, Room 210, San Jose, CA 95128

Meet and re-connect with past participants from the “Voices” Community Dialogue series and others wanting to create a more cohesive Silicon Valley! Join us for dinner as we continue to share our stories, discuss more concrete ideas for action and collaboration, and build stronger networks and relationships among those of us striving to make our community a more welcoming place for all.


The Struggle of Low-Wage Immigrant Workers
Date: Sun, March 25, 2012
Time: 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Hosted by: Human Agenda & AACI Silicon Valley Asian American Voices
Location: UFCW5 Headquarters, Casa de Pueblo Room, 240 South Market St, San Jose, CA 95113

In Silicon Valley, immigrants fill the majority of our service, labor, and agricultural jobs.  Explore the reality of low-wage immigrant workers and how a low-wage economy impacts us all.  Hear personal testimonies from local immigrant community members working in low-wage industries and speakers on local and national policy issues, conditions of farmworkers, and environmental impacts.  Find out how you can support the San Jose Minimum Wage Campaign and other local movements to improve wages and conditions for workers.