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5 people are interested
Refugee Youth Mentor
ORGANIZATION: World Relief Seattle
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5 people are interested
Purpose
Mentors walk alongside refugee and asylee youth ages 18-24 with the goal of developing mutually transformative relationships. Young adults set their life, career, or educational goals and mentors meet regularly to support, find resources and build relationship. This program is focused on promoting positive civic and social engagement. Mentors and mentees commit to meeting together at least monthly for 6-9 months and participating in quarterly skill building workshops with other mentor/mentee pairs.
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)!
Responsibilities
- Commit to meeting with youth once a month for 6-9 months
- Learn about the mentee’s culture, values and experience
- Participate in quarterly skill building workshops with other mentee/mentor pairs
- Communicate professionally, patiently and kindly with the youth, their family and case worker
- Work within a cohort of mentors under the leadership of the World Relief Volunteer Coordinator
- Communicate consistently with the Volunteer Coordinator and mentee regarding schedule
- Help youth learn local culture while maintaining and celebrating the youth’s cultural heritage
- Support youth in learning English and other skills as they choose
- Assist youth with career development including skill building, resume drafting and applications
Requirements (please read carefully):
- Must be 25 years or older
- Sensitivity to persons of diverse cultural and religious backgrounds
- Ability to speak multiple languages a plus
- Demonstrate patience, understanding, and flexibility
- Willing to travel to Kent/South Seattle/Tukwila, or mentee’s location
- Attend a World Relief Volunteer Orientation and meet with the Volunteer Coordinator
- Follow all World Relief volunteer guidelines
- Record and report volunteer hours served, as detailed in the orientation
- Pass a criminal background check and driving check
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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
- Mentoring
- Professional Development
- Critical Thinking
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training