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Dog Walking with TAP-Chicago

Dog walking event with TAP-Chicago

Dog walking event with TAP-Chicago

Kick off spring with the TAP-Chicago community service team and lend a helping hand/paw to man’s best friends at Chicago Canine Rescue! We will be walking dogs and enjoying the outdoors around the Forest Glen Woods preserve. Space is limited! So sign up ASAP. First timers and experts are welcome.

The Chicago Canine Rescue was founded in 2001 to help find permanent homes for dogs considered too young, old, ill, or have special needs that would otherwise be euthanized at local shelters. There are currently 80 or so dogs at the Rescue that would love to your attention and care!

Details:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Photo ID is required.
2. Please print and fill out Chicago Canine Rescue’s volunteer waiver form
3. All volunteers must arrive on time at 10:00 am for mandatory orientation and dog handling instructions. No Asian time =P
4. You must register via Eventbrite link below to secure your spot as space is limited

Questions? Please contact Shannon Wen at swen904@gmail.com

To learn more about Chicago Canine Rescue, please visit:
http://www.chicagocaninerescue.com/

To learn more about TAP-Chicago, please visit:
http://www.tapchicago.org/

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TAP-Chicago partners up with Exodus

After fleeing persecution or war in their homeland, refugees approved for resettlement arrive in the U.S. with nearly nothing. Separated from their families and friends, as they start their lives again in a foreign country, one of their most basic needs is setting up a new home and household supplies. Through Exodus’s Care Pack program, you’ll provide families an assortment of essential items during an in-person visit (1-3 hours) that shows love and hospitality to our refugee neighbors. We have already made some care packs; volunteers are welcome to contribute additional supplies to care packs if they choose.

Registration: Limited space, please register on Eventbrite at https://tapchicagoexodus.eventbrite.com

Getting There: We will first meetup up at a central location in Rogers Park for orientation and then split into various teams and carpool to different houses. More details will be provided for those who register.

Questions? Contact the Organizers
Kevin: kaiwen.sp@gmail.com
Quinn: qguan2@gmail.com

Exodus World Service mobilizes the community to welcome and befriend refugees by connecting volunteers with refugees through practical service projects and equipping leaders to advocate on behalf of refugees. Find out more about Exodus at http://exodusworldservice.org.

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Cup of Tea Conversations

Join TAP as we collaborate with Chinese-American Service League (CASL) in their Saturday morning tea time program! This program helps Chinese immigrants develop their conversational English. Each volunteer gets a vocabulary packet with different dialogues and new words to learn and put to use. Come enjoy a hot cup of tea and warm-hearted conversations as we help one another and give back to the community.

Get your ticket on Eventbrite today!

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TAP-Chicago Volunteer Session at The Greater Chicago Food Depository

 

The Greater Chicago Food Depository

The Greater Chicago Food Depository

Join TAP-Chicago’s Community Service team for a rewarding afternoon by volunteering with The Greater Chicago Food Depository!  GCFD is a non-profit organization that helps to end hunger in Chicago and surrounding areas by distributing food to participating food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters.  You will be helping this cause by repacking donated food and other products (which come in bulk quantities) into smaller sizes.  Once this is done, they are ready to be loaded to their trucks for distribution.

Registration Required: The Greater Chicago Food Depository (All volunteers must register to participate) (New/First time volunteers account creation required)

Parking:  The parking lot is open to volunteers during Saturday sessions.  There are additional parking on either Karlov or Keeler – the streets east and west of their building.  They are meter-free and Karlov (the street east of them) usually has closer parking spaces.

Dress code: Long pants, covered shoulders, and enclosed shoes are required to work in the warehouse.

Contacts:

Wally Soriano email: wsoriano@gmail.com cell: 847-630-5023

Shannon Wen email: swen904@gmail.com

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TAP-Chicago Volunteering at Breakthrough Fresh Market

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Join TAP-Chicago’s Community Service team as we strive to make a difference in the community. We will be volunteering with Breakthrough’s Fresh Market. Fresh Market is eliminating hunger and transforming neighborhoods in East Garfield Park by providing a sense of dignity, community and hope. Come be a part of this effort by serving at the indoor Fresh Market which provides fresh food, groceries, and supplies to low-income families!

Instead of receiving a bag of canned goods, guests are paired with a personal shopper and are guided through the shopping area to find fresh ingredients to create meals for their families. Residents also receive access to legal aid, food stamps, housing and employment information, financial management, GED certification and family workshops. You may be asked to fill one of these volunteer roles: Greeters, Computer Registration, Hospitality, Personal Shopping Assistant, Stockers, Set-up and Tear-down.

Registration: Limited space, please register on Eventbrite here.

Getting There: Close to Green line Kedzie stop. Street parking available in front of the building

Special Instructions: Recommended clothing is casual and comfortable, you may be on your feet for much or the whole time.

Questions? Contact the Organizers
Hauwei Lien hauwei@tapchicago.org
Elaine Oetomo elaine@tapchicago.org

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Lunar Ball New Volunteer Info Session

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Happy New Year! Was your New Year’s resolution to finally get involved in the community? Make new friends? Volunteer for a good cause? Help plan an awesome party? Get a jump start by coming to our Lunar Ball New Volunteer Info Session!

We are planning the 9th Annual Lunar Ball and are looking for enthusiastic committee members to help us plan and execute our biggest event ever. Lunar Ball is Chicago’s biggest Asian American cultural awareness, networking and fundraising event, and will be held in March at the Wintrust Grand Banking Hall. See what goes on behind the scenes, meet some new friends, and work with a group of like-minded people.

Food will be provided and everyone is welcome, no previous experience required!

You can check out last year’s website: http://lunarball.org/

If you are interested, please RSVP to Cassie Zhang at xuehuiz01@gmail.com so we can order enough food for everyone.

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Project Vision Basement Remodeling: Part 2

This is part two of the Project Vision Basement Remodeling project. The TAP Community Service committee is looking for volunteers to place flooring for Project Vision’s rented basement, since the materials were not available for the first volunteering session. The space is roughly 75×20 and will be used for after-school or weekend activities for children in Bridgeport and Chinatown.

Directions for flooring a space will be provided day of the event at the site. We would really appreciate the time and commitment of anyone wants to help make this facility a better space for the children.

We will be taking a lunch break during the session.

Time: December 4th, 9am-2pm
Location: 236 W. 22nd Place in Chinatown, between Princeton and Wentworth Ave.

Parking: There is free street parking available. Residential streets that are not restricted are recommended, including parts of 23rd Place, 23rd St, and 24th St. There is also sometimes parking on Princeton. Be sure to check signs for permit parking, as not all street parking is open. Metered parking is on Wentworth and parts of some of the other side streets as well.

Apply Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/project-vision-basement-remodeling-part-2-tickets-29427963832

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New Volunteer Info Session – October

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TAP-Chicago has many exciting social, community service, cultural, professional development, and philanthropy events coming up! We are looking for people interested in joining an enthusiastic, fun, and high achieving team. No prior experience necessary!

If you have wanted to be more involved with the Asian American community, this is the perfect opportunity! There are over 70 active volunteers involved in more than 8 teams within TAP-Chicago. See what goes on behind the scenes and meet some new friends while giving back.

Snacks and drinks will be provided, please register via Eventbrite at https://octvolunteersession.eventbrite.com/

so we know how much food and beverage to get!

Monday, October 24th
210 N Wells St
Party Room
Questions? Contact
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org

To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit www.tapchicago.org

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Summer Rescue Dog Walking

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Please join fellow TAP-Chicago volunteers and lend a helping hand/paw to man’s best friends as we walk dogs from the Chicago Canine Rescue! The shelter is a 5 minute walk from the Forest Glen Woods preserve, so this is a great opportunity to get exercise and fresh spring air while giving back to the community.

Chicago Canine Rescue was founded in 2001 to help find permanent homes for dogs considered too young, old, ill, or have special needs that would otherwise be euthanized at local shelters. There are currently 80 or so dogs at the Rescue that would love to your attention and care!

Free parking is available in their parking lot.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Photo ID is required!
2. Once you have committed to the event, you will received a Chicago Canine Rescue’s volunteer waiver form that needs to be filled out prior to the day of the event.
3. All volunteers MUST arrive on time at 10:00am for mandatory orientation and dog handling instructions
4. You MUST register via Eventbrite link below to secure your spot as SPACE IS LIMITED

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New Volunteer Info Session

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TAP-Chicago has several exciting events coming up, including monthly mixers, community service, Dragon Boat Team, Chinatown Night Market, Summer Yacht Cruise, and Lunar Ball to name a few! We are looking for enthusiastic committee members to help plan and execute these and other events.

If you have wanted to be more involved with TAP-Chicago or give back to the community, this is the perfect opportunity! See what goes on behind the scenes, meet some new friends, and work with a group of like-minded people.

**This is for people new to TAP-Chicago or for those who want to get more involved and learn more about our volunteer committees.

Snacks and drinks will be provided, please RSVP via Eventbrite!
https://tapinfosession.eventbrite.com/

Tuesday July 5th @ 7pm sharp!
Location: 210 N. Wells St. Chicago, IL (Party Room – mentioned TAP-Chicago or Hauwei Lien)

Questions? Contact
Grant Wu 847.710.1688 | grant@tapchicago.org
Hauwei Lien 302.559.5948 | hauwei@tapchicago.org

To learn more about TAP-Chicago visit www.tapchicago.org

 

 

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