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Mentors for Refugees and Immigrants
ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family Service
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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26 people are interested
Description:
Volunteer as a Refugee Mentor with Jewish Family Service’s Refugee & Immigrant Services, located in Kent.
Help newly arrived refugees become acquainted with their communities and face the challenges of resettling in a new country. Volunteers will meet with an individual or family for an average of 2-3 hours per week to help them navigate the crucial facets of American life. Possible activities include:
- Demonstrate how to utilize public transportation
- Explore the local library, surrounding services and community centers
- Discuss banking, credit cards and other financial skills
- Practice conversation and other English language skills
- Explain the job search process and practice interviews
- Provide information about healthcare, childcare and schooling
- Coordinate social events to build friendships and cultural understanding
- Give advice and assistance regarding other everyday difficulties in American life
What these sessions will do for refugees and immigrants:
- provide them with greater familiarity with American customs
- help them improve their English skills
- develop a sense of camaraderie
- build their confidence
- promote their independence
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About Jewish Family Service
Location:
1601 16th AVe, Seattle, WA 98032, US
Mission Statement
JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers offer refugees and immigrants culturally sensitive employment programs, English as a Second Language instruction and related social services. Participants are supported and encouraged as they integrate successfully into their new environments. The JFS Refugee & Immigrant Service Centers are staffed with professional case managers/job developers fluent in Cantonese, Hmong, Mandarin, Laotian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Somali, Arabic, Farsi and Lithuanian. The culturally diverse staff is recruited directly from the ethnic communities we serve. Our staff provides individualized and effective guidance to hundreds of clients each year. The Centers are located in Kent and Bellevue and serve families mainly in South King County and the Eastside.
Description
Jewish Family Service of Seattle began in 1892 with the sole purpose of resettling Eastern European and Sephardic Jewish refugees. Today, JFS supports the adjustment and employment of refugees and immigrants from all religions and cultures worldwide, including Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With our many social service programs like family mentoring, financial assistance, ESL, citizenship classes, and job placement - we help new Americans become fully integrated members of our community. We encourage volunteers from all backgrounds!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1209 Central Avenue South#134Kent, WA 98032
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Adult Education
- Life Coaching
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 6-10 hours per month, for at least 6 months