Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth - Muhammad Ali
Volunteer Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for the following volunteer positions at the Nigerian Center. To apply, please send us an email with your resume and cover letter. Let us know why you will be a good fit and your availability. Positions are available both virtually and in-person at our Washington, DC office.
Immigration Paralegal (DC)
Support the Nigerian Center’s immigration services by assisting with legal case preparation, client communication, and administrative support under the supervision of accredited representatives and immigration professionals.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with client intake and case documentation
Preparing immigration forms and supporting documents
Organizing client files and maintaining accurate records
Conducting legal research on immigration policies and procedures
Supporting immigration clinics and community workshops
Ideal for: Law students, paralegals, legal professionals, and individuals interested in immigration advocacy.
Social Media Specialist
Help tell the Nigerian Center’s story and amplify our programs, events, and community impact through digital platforms.
Responsibilities may include:
Creating and scheduling social media content
Developing graphics, videos, and digital campaigns
Supporting content planning and storytelling initiatives
Monitoring engagement and analyzing social media performance
Promoting community programs and events
Ideal for: Social media managers, content creators, graphic designers, photographers, videographers, and digital communications professionals.
Chief of the Staff to the Executive Director
Provide strategic administrative and operational support to the Executive Director while gaining experience in nonprofit leadership and organizational management.
Responsibilities may include:
Supporting executive priorities and special projects
Assisting with meeting coordination and follow-up
Conducting research and preparing reports
Supporting organizational planning and communications
Helping improve internal systems and workflows
Ideal for: Graduate students, emerging nonprofit leaders, project managers, and professionals interested in executive leadership.
Teaching Assistant & Tutor – Igbo Language Classes
Support the preservation and promotion of Igbo language and culture by assisting instructors and students.
Responsibilities may include:
Supporting classroom instruction and activities
Helping students practice pronunciation, vocabulary, and conversation skills
Assisting with lesson preparation and classroom engagement
Encouraging cultural learning and participation
Ideal for: Fluent Igbo speakers, educators, and individuals passionate about cultural preservation.
Teaching Assistant & Tutor – Hausa Language Classes
Support Hausa language learners through classroom assistance, conversation practice, and cultural engagement.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting instructors during language classes
Supporting students with language practice
Helping prepare educational materials
Promoting appreciation of Hausa culture and heritage
Ideal for: Hausa speakers, educators, and cultural ambassadors.
Teaching Assistant & Tutor – Yoruba Language Classes
Help students learn Yoruba language and connect with Nigerian culture through engaging classroom support.
Responsibilities may include:
Assisting with lessons and student activities
Supporting conversation practice
Helping develop learning materials
Encouraging cultural exchange and engagement
Ideal for: Yoruba speakers, teachers, and individuals passionate about language preservation.
Tax preparer - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program
Help individuals and families access free tax preparation services through the Nigerian Center’s IRS-supported VITA program.
Responsibilities may include:
Preparing basic federal and state tax returns
Assisting taxpayers with required documentation
Conducting client interviews and reviewing tax information
Providing professional and welcoming customer service
Supporting tax preparation events during tax season
Ideal for: IRS-certified tax preparers, accounting professionals, finance students, and individuals interested in community service.