Volunteer Opportunities

BOSTON YOUTH REFUGEE ENRICHMENT PROGRAM (BRYE)
Several HVA members volunteer with the Boston Youth Refugee Enrichment Program (BRYE). BRYE is dedicated to helping refugee and immigrant children. These children  live primarily in Dorchester, MA and range from age 6-17. BRYE strives to meet the needs of these children through tutoring, teaching, and mentorship programs. BRYE currently runs three programs - BRYE Tutoring, BRYE 1-2-1, and BRYE Teen. BRYE also runs an extensive summer program. Members interested in volunteering for BRYE, should speak with representatives at PBHA.

Please email Thanh Nguyen for more information.
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THE LITTLE ROSE SHELTER (MAI AM HOA HONG NHO)
Looking for something to do over the summer? The Little Rose Shelter is a non-profit organization that assists victims of human trafficking, located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Since 1992, Little Rose has helped hundreds of Vietnamese girls build positive futures for themselves by offering them psychological rehabilitation, opportunities to go to school, free healthcare and a supportive, loving environment to grow. The Little Rose Shelter accepts interns year-round and is a wonderful opportunity for those interested in international public service internships.

Please email Peggy Bui for more information.
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HEPATITIS B INITIATVE (HEPBI)
The Hepatitis B Initiative works extensively with the Malden and Chinatown community. It consists of a public policy component, a clinical component, and an awareness component. Its mission is to mobilize students to help communities prevent hepatitis B and its consequences amongst at-risk groups. Vietnamese Americans are particularly high risk and HepBI is always looking for more Vietnamese-speaking volunteers. HepBI accomplishes its mission by developing outreach materials, launching educational campaigns, and providing free screenings and vaccinations to all. In Summer 2006, HepBI will launch its 3rd clinic site in Dorchester, MA. Volunteers must commit at least 4 hours/week on Tuesdays 6-10pm or Saturdays 9-1pm.

Peggy Bui is currently the HepBI Vietnamese Outreach Coordinator.
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THIEU NHI THANH THE (TNTT)
Thieu Nhi Thanh The (otherwise known as the Eucharistic Youth Society) is an international non-profit group formed in 1915. TNTT works with youth ages 4-18 and mentors students through prayer, Eucharist, sacrifice, and discipleship. It is a fusion of spiritual and outdoor activity.  Volunteers teach a Sunday school course for students which focuses on bible study. This course also emphasizes scouting techniques such as Semaphore, Morse code and knot tying. Additionally, volunteers plan and organize regular camping trips, retreats, and cultural events. These include choreographing Vietnamese skits and dance performances. There are currently four TNTT branches within the vicinity of Harvard - Malden, Dorchester, East Boston and Chelsea.

Please email Hai Pham or Peggy Bui for more information. Hai and Peggy attend the Malden branch (Nu Vuong Hoa Binh).
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