Volunteer at NECC

Nepal Education and Cultural Center (NECC) thrives on the dedication of volunteers. Our programs—temple functions, Nepali Pathshala, festivals, community events, and ongoing projects—are run entirely by volunteers. We deeply value respect, selfless service, and community ownership.

Why Volunteer Here?

  • Empower Community Impact: From language classes to cultural festivals, volunteers ensure NECC serves as a vibrant cultural hub.
  • Hands-On Cultural Exchange: Roles include assisting in classroom activities, event setup/cleanup, registration, food distribution, youth mentorship, maintenance and more.
  • Meaningful Volunteer Recognition: Tracking your hours isn’t just paperwork—it’s how we acknowledge contributions, enhance transparency, and encourage selfless volunteerism as a core value.

Volunteer Roles & Opportunities

What you might do:

  • Support Nepali Pathshala classes: assist teachers, mentor youth
  • Help organize and run cultural celebrations (e.g., Holi, Shiva Ratri, Buddha Jayanti, Chhath Puja)
  • Event logistics: design, set‑up, registration, food service, and clean‑up
  • Maintain properties, facilities, and support restoration projects
  • Assist in administrative tasks like volunteer coordination, record-keeping, and communications

These roles help build skills, foster community relationships, and offer rich Nepali cultural immersion.

Volunteer Hours & Recognition

  • In 2024, 144 volunteers contributed an impressive 7,715 hours across NECC activities.
  • Our Volunteer Hours Tracker captures your time by date, category, and description.
  • Recording hours supports grants, funding, volunteer recognition programs, and promotes transparency and communal motivation.

Get Involved

  1. Sign up: Use our online form to share your interests and skills—volunteer sign-up is open year-round neccusa.org.
  2. Track Hours: Submit your service hours anytime through our streamlined system neccusa.org+8neccusa.org+8necc.smartcatalogiq.com+8.
  3. Attend Volunteer Days: Join us at seasonal events like Spring and Fall Volunteer Days (Exact schedule TBD) to earn SSL service hours and bond with the community.
  4.  Contact info@neccusa.org or call (240) 489‑3672 for more info.

Join the Movement

At NECC, volunteer service is more than a task—it’s a reflection of our values of respect, selflessness, and community pride. By contributing time and effort, you not only help run programs and maintain facilities—you actively preserve and share Nepali language, culture, and heritage with future generations.

Together, we can uplift our community—your heart, your hands, our shared legacy.