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Published 3/2/26 5:36PM

Mentor an Adult Refugee

RefugeeOne
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:
    Weekly meetings in client home for minimum of 6 months.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    50
    Cause Areas:
    Education, Immigrants or Refugees, Women
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    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? Since 1982, RefugeeOne has welcomed over 22,000 refugees and newcomers 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.

    Requirements: Minimum commitment of weekly meetings for 6 months in client home. Both weekends & weekdays available, flexible scheduling to match your availability. No additional languages skills required.

    Location

    On-site
    6008 N California Ave, Chicago, Illinois, US
    Directions

    Volunteers meet in client homes and should be able to regularly commute to Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park).

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