Refugee Resettlement Volunteer

About Endeavors:

Endeavors is a nonprofit organization with a 55-year history of supporting individuals nationally. Endeavors passionately serves vulnerable people in crisis through our innovative, personalized approach. We provide comprehensive, effective, and innovative services that encourage growth, allowing people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. Why? Because we belive that everyone holds the capacity to grow, heal, change, succeed and affect others positively.

We seek to unify families and communities torn apart by poverty, unemployment, or neglect by providing real, practical solutions and a path to earned income. We do this through a wide array of programs and services supporting children, families, veterans, and those struggling with mental illness and other significant disabilities.

About the Refugee Resettlement Program:

Endeavors opened the Refugee Resettlement Program in 2024 and welcomes overseas refugees and other ORR-eligible populations by working directly with clients and their US based families for up to one year after their arrival time to ensure that their housing meets their family, cultural, and geographic needs. Endeavors provides rental assistance, food and clothing support, case management, and connects these families to vital social services including school, medical and mental health services, food stamps, employment, and other assistance as appropriate.

About Volunteering:

Endeavors is seeking volunteers to support our Refugee Services team with various tasks. The volunteer role provides a unique opportunity to work alongside case managers and the Refugee Resettlement team in delivering essential services to newly arrived refugees in Austin, TX.

Volunteers needed for various roles such as:

• Providing support in delivering cultural orientation sessions to refugee families.
• Assisting case managers in scheduling appointments and coordinating logistics for families.

• Using personal vehicle to provide transportation to appointments for clients when needed
• Helping clients with bus orientation
• Assisting case managers in identifying community resources to meet client needs
• Helping with job readiness training and digital literacy
• Completing various administrative tasks

Qualifications:

• Must be able to pass required background check and possess a current, valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance
• Must be available during regular business hours
• Commitment to Endeavors’ volunteer policies
• Preferred background in Social Work or related field
• Demonstrated passion for immigrant rights, social justice, and a commitment to helping newcomer families transition to life in the U.S.
• Shifts can vary depending on needs of client.

Why Join Us?

Hands-On Experience: Gain practical experience

Mentorship: Work alongside seasoned professionals who are committed to helping you succeed.

Impact: Contribute to meaningful projects that make a difference in communities across the Endeavors footprint.

How to apply to volunteer:

If you are interested in any of the above volunteer roles please send an email to Linda Benavides, rlbenavides@endeavors.org