Volunteer Opportunity
Details
Description
Change their lives - and yours. Organize a group of 6-10 to commit to raising support for and mentoring a refugee family. Co-sponsor teams play a critical role in helping refugees thrive in their new home by:
- Raising financial support to cover initial expenses like rent, bills, and other basic needs
- Making a home by furnishing an apartment with furniture, household goods, and groceries
- Being a friend through 6 months of weekly mentorship meetings
RefugeeOne will take care of official paperwork, schedule initial medical appointments, enroll refugees in public benefits, and enroll kids in school. We also have in-house programs for English classes, job search assistance, mental health care, and additional youth services. Your team will help a family navigate everyday life in Chicago, offer critical English language practice, and provide social support.
Your friendship and financial support can ensure a warm welcome and a strong start to life in the U.S.
Interested? Community Engagement Manager Kelli at cosponsor@refugeeone.org!
Requirements: Background check, orientation/training, and a minimum commitment of 1-2 hours per week for 6 months. Both weekends & weekdays available, flexible scheduling to match your availability. No additional languages skills required.
Change their lives - and yours. Organize a group of 6-10 to commit to raising support for and mentoring a refugee family. Co-sponsor teams play a critical role in helping refugees thrive in their new home by:
- Raising financial support to cover initial expenses like rent, bills, and other basic needs
- Making a home by furnishing an apartment with furniture, household goods, and groceries
- Being a friend through 6 months of weekly mentorship meetings
RefugeeOne will take care of official paperwork, schedule initial medical appointments, enroll refugees in public benefits, and enroll kids in school. We also have in-house programs for English classes, job search assistance, mental health care, and additional youth services. Your team will help a family navigate everyday life in Chicago, offer critical English language practice, and provide social support.
Your friendship and financial support can ensure a warm welcome and a strong start to life in the U.S…
Location
Directions
Volunteers meet in client homes and should be able to regularly commute to Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park).
How to Apply
Interested in being a Co-Sponsor?
1) Visit this webpage to review the details and requirements
2) Submit an interest form
3) Our Community Engagement Manager will reach out to you shortly via email to connect.
Questions? Check out the FAQs on the webpage above!
Interested in being a Co-Sponsor?
1) Visit this webpage to review the details and requirements
2) Submit an interest form
3) Our Community Engagement Manager will reach out to you…
