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48 people are interested
Refugee Mentorship
ORGANIZATION: Opening Doors, Inc
Please visit the new page to apply.
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48 people are interested
Want to make a difference in the community? This is your chance! Opening Doors helps refugees resettle into new homes in our community, gain job-hunting skills and employment, improve their English and live healthy lives! Interested in getting involved? For more information, email Ashlyn, our Volunteer Coordinator at AshlynH.RHEAP@openingdoorsinc.org
As a refugee mentor, you will assist with the following:
- Opening a bank account
- Helping them access public transportation
- Obtaining a library card
- Applying for a California ID/ Driver’s License
**We currently need a Spanish-speaking volunteer to mentor refugees from Columbia. If you are bilingual, please consider applying before the end of May. Edit made: May 11, 2015.
More opportunities with Opening Doors, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Opening Doors, Inc
Location:
1111 Howe Ave. Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower refugees, immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and underserved Sacramento area residents to achieve self-sufficiency by accessing opportunities to mainstream economic and social systems. We do this by providing safe places, skills development, business loans, and connections to community resources, assisting our clients to build financial and personal assets while maintaining their cultural identity and individual goals.
Description
Various Volunteer and Internship opportunities available at Opening Doors! Please check out our web page or email: volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org
Internships with Opening Doors
A formal work arrangement that is part of an educational or training course where you must gain experience in a particular field.
- The length of the arrangement will be based on your school’s requirements and our organizational needs.
- You will receive skills development opportunities that help you transition from study to work.
- While you are expected to follow professional standards, the work performed is measured by periodic evaluation as required by your affiliated school.
Volunteer positions are less formal and not linked to an educational institution, but still offer opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org. "Include Position Title- [Your name]" in the subject line.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125Sacramento, CA 95825
DATE POSTED
May 11, 2015
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 2 hours a week for 3 months