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Mentor an Adult Refugee

RefugeeOne
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Rogers Park, West Ridge, IL
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    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Commitment Details:
    1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Women
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Ability to regularly commute to Chicago's far north-side neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park) to meet mentee in their home

    Description

    Mentor an Adult Refugee

    Want to support refugees in your community? In the last year, RefugeeOne has welcomed over 700 refugees from all over the world to Chicago - and we need your support to help them adjust to life in their new home!

    Volunteers in our In-Home Adult Mentorship program will support an adult refugee (25+) as they build a life in Chicago! You will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived refugee to support them in their transition to life in Chicago. Mentors help with a range of things, including:

    • Practicing English
    • Navigating the CTA
    • Developing community connections and accessing local resources
    • Sharing culture and hobbies
    • ...and more!

    Most importantly, you'll serve as a friend and guide to a newcomer.

    No additional languages skills required, flexible scheduling to match your availability.

    Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Volunteer Coordinator Cate at volunteer@refugeeone.org!

    Want to support refugees in your community? In the last year, RefugeeOne has welcomed over 700 refugees from all over the world to Chicago - and we need your support to help them adjust to life in their new home!

    Volunteers in our In-Home Adult Mentorship program will support an adult refugee (25+) as they build a life in Chicago! You will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived refugee to support them in their transition to life in Chicago. Mentors help with a range of things, including:

    • Practicing English
    • Navigating the CTA
    • Developing community connections and accessing local resources
    • Sharing culture and hobbies
    • ...and more!

    Most importantly, you'll serve as a friend and guide to a newcomer.

    No additional languages skills required, flexible scheduling to match your availability.

    Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Volunteer Coordinator Cate at volunteer@refugeeone.org!

    Location

    On-site
    Rogers Park, West Ridge, Illinois, US

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