For years, the Las Vegas Asian and Pacific Islander Community has been regarded as one of the fastest demographic groups to have grown with a population of over 200,000 Asian American and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islanders reported by the 2020 factsheet from APIA Vote.
A challenge in tracking the Las Vegas Asian Community is the enormous amount of sub-ethnicities that are part of the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. A report by the Asian American Pacific Islander Community Commission identified the below as part of the Las Vegas community.
- Afghan
- Asian Indian
- Bangladeshi
- Bhutanese
- Burmese
- Cambodian
- Chinese
- Filipino
- Hmong
- Japanese
- Korean
- Laotian
- Malaysian
- Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander
- Pakistani
- Samoan
- Sri Lankan
- Taiwanese
- Thai
- Vietnamese
This list is constantly growing and does not account for mixed ethnicities in our Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.
With the fast growth of the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander community, there are several AAPI non-profit organizations who serve a variety of needs within the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander community and are constantly looking for people in the Las Vegas to help.
Many AAPI non-profit organizations serve the Las Vegas community based on available resources that help solve or alleviate the needs and issues that occur in the Las Vegas Asian American and Pacific Islander communities. Some programs and events that many Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organizations run include health clinics, community drives, local resources such as health insurance enrollment, food drives, and even cultural events.
Here are some helpful questions to ask yourself as you narrow down which organization(s) you want to support or donate your time to:
1. Does their mission support your values and what you’re looking for?
Many AAPI non-profit organizations list a variety of information on their website. Look for these sections and figure out if the organization aligns with your passions and core values:
- Mission and vision of the organization
- Current programs within the Las Vegas AAPI community
- Past and Upcoming events
2. Run a quick check on the Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit leadership members
WIthin an Asian American and Pacific Islander nonprofit’s website, check their list of staff, board, and advisory members and run a quick Google or LinkedIn search to check their past experience and if their work aligns with your passions.
Many Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organizations in Las Vegas are built by people who have a vision of how to solve certain problems and needs of the Las Vegas community and are often driven by individuals within the organization.
Running a quick background check on your end not only helps you find out if you’re a right fit to volunteer for the organization but allows you to learn more about how the Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization was started.
3. Talk to someone who currently volunteers for the Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization
You can learn more about the Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization by finding someone who currently volunteers for the Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization on LinkedIn or on social media. It doesn’t hurt to get someone else’s perspective to get a full picture of how the Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization operates.
4. Identify potential career or personal growth opportunities with the Asian American and Pacific Islander Non-Profit organization
When you consistently volunteer with an Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization, more opportunities will present themselves within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community. Take a step back and identify where you are personally and professionally to evaluate future opportunities that can help you grow your aspirations.
5. Set up volunteering goals
No matter what stage in life you are, it’s always good to pre-plan versus jumping into the fire when it comes to volunteering. Outline what benefits you want to receive from volunteering with an Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit in Las Vegas and identify a measurable goal.
This will provide direction as you navigate within an Asian American and Pacific Islander non-profit organization in Las Vegas.
Finding the right Asian American and Pacific Islander community non-profit organization is easy via social media and online, but the challenge is finding the right Las Vegas community non-profit organization that aligns with your goals and is a right fit for your personal growth.
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