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11 people are interested
Cultural Companion
ORGANIZATION: World Relief Seattle
Please visit the new page to apply.
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11 people are interested
If you are interested in the below, please complete our World Relief King County Volunteer Application (https://worldrelief.powerappsportals.com/Account/Login/Register?returnUrl=%2F%3Fwroffice%3Dkingcounty)!
Purpose: World Relief matches volunteers with specific, newly-arrived refugees and asylees in order to aid them in their adjustment to life in the US.
Responsibilities:
- Visit 3-4 times per month (minimum 6 month commitment)
- Build friendship through visits with refugees and asylees in their home, on video calls, and around the community
- Practice English conversation
- Learn about another's culture, values, and experience
- Explore the local community together
- Share practical advice and help familiarize refugees and asylees with American culture and customs
- Communicate consistently with the Cultural Companion Coordinator
- Track your volunteer hours
Requirements:
- Sensitivity and openness to persons of culturally diverse backgrounds
- High degree of patience, understanding, and flexibility
- Complete the volunteer onboarding process, including the orientations and background check
- Record and report volunteer hours, as detailed in the Volunteer Orientation
- Clear time and space in your schedule to meet weekly with a companion
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About World Relief Seattle
Location:
841 Central Ave. N., Suite C-106, Kent, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
World Relief is a Christian organization that helps refugees fleeing political, social and religious persecution begin new lives in the Seattle area. Our mission is to empower the Church to serve the most vulnerable. Our vision is to see refugees become fully-functioning, integrated, and vibrant participants in society by helping them conquer the many hurdles along that path.
Description
World Relief works with volunteers, local churches, the community, the U.S. Department of State, and other NGOs to help refugees begin new lives in the Puget Sound area. Our goal is for refugees to become self-sufficient by empowering and aiding them in their journey of building a new life in America. Under a federal contract, we provide casework time, English language instruction, and job placement assistance, among other services. In the past year, we've welcomed more than 800 refugees to Seattle from countries as diverse as Burma, Iraq, Bhutan, Somalia, and Eritrea.
With World Relief's services and the help of a local volunteer network, these newcomers are able to build peaceful and productive new lives in America.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Kent, WA 98032
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2024
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Professional Development
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 25
- Orientation or Training