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Published 12/17/25 3:46PM

Be a New Neighbor to a Refugee Family in Chicago!

Exodus World Service
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Chicago, IL
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Visit with a refugee family or individual, walking beside them as a friend in their new community
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Children & Youth, Community Development, Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided, Language / Cultural Support Available
    Good For:
    Kids, Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check, Attend Orientation

    Description

    Be a New Neighbor to a Refugee Family in Chicago!

    About

    Since 1988, Exodus World Service has mobilized the Christian community across Chicagoland to welcome and befriend refugees.

    Description

    As a New Neighbor, you can help ease the loneliness and isolation that many refugees experience when resettling in a new country. Volunteers help refugees with cultural hurdles such as language, academics, and citizenship. Sharing these experiences paves the way for beautiful, mutual friendships.

    Details

    New Neighbor volunteers visit a refugee family or individual once a week for 3 months, walking beside them as a friend in their new community. You can volunteer as an individual, family, small group, or church, and training is provided.

    Volunteers should be able to regularly commute to Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park). Scheduling is flexible to your availability, and no additional language skills are required.

    Location

    On-site
    Chicago, IL, USA
    Directions

    Volunteers will visit a refugee family or individual at their homes, typically located in Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park).

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    To apply to volunteer, please:

    1) Visit this webpage to review available opportunities

    2) Click "Take the Next Step"

    3) After submitting an application, a representative will be in contact with you shortly about next steps

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