Get Involved
You can help SOMFAM improve the lives of Somali American immigrants by volunteering or donating items in need.
SOMFAM is looking for committed and resourceful volunteers to help us create a sound infrastructure as we work together to create a strong and vibrant nonprofit organization. Become a valued member of our start-up team! Our volunteer needs will change over time. Please review the two lists of our current needs and determine how your skills, experiences, values and resources can serve today’s SOMFAM. We will work together to create the go-to organization that will serve the Somali community for years to come. If you would like to donate or volunteer, please fill out the form on this page and we will contact you to make further arrangements.
Volunteering:
Please refer to the list below for our volunteering opportunities.
Strategic Planning
Accounting / Bookkeeping
Fundraising
Program Sponsorships
Marketing / Communications
Community Outreach
Resource Center Research
Grant Writing
Website Maintenance
Administrative Support
Program Facilitators and Program Administrators
Photography
Videographer
Event Coordination
Donating:
Please refer to the list below for our current needs.
Class room space
Tables and chairs for classroom space
Storage room space
Computers
Printers
Overhead projector and projection screen
Microphones / Sound System
Office supplies
Bus passes for families
Gift cards to help families
Movie passes for families
School supplies
Cooking Class Supplies - ingredients
Free admissions to museums, zoos, recreational facilities, amusement parks, etc.
Swimming Lessons for children and adults – access to swimming pools
Exercise space, including appropriate exercise space for women
