-
82 people are interested
Become a Women's Empowerment Mentor for a Refugee Woman! *literacy focused
ORGANIZATION: Heartland Human Care Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
82 people are interested
Women’s Empowerment Program (Women Identified Volunteers Only)
WHAT: Develop a relationship with an adult refugee woman to support and empower her goals through English literacy. Build a relationship through English conversation practice through weekly visits in-home tutoring sessions in your mentees home. WHEN: Once a week for at least one hour. WHERE: The refugee’s home (typically Rogers Park or West Ridge). REQUIRED COMMITMENT: At least 6 months.
5 More opportunities with Heartland Human Care Services
2 ReviewsOpportunities
About Heartland Human Care Services
Location:
4822 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640, US
Mission Statement
Heartland Human Care Services advances the human rights and responds to the human needs of endangered populations--particularly the poor, the isolated, and the displaced--through the provision of comprehensive and respectful services and the promotion of permanent solutions leading to a more just global society.
Description
Refugee & Immigrant Community Services (RICS) partners with refugees, asylees, immigrants and survivors of trafficking to address their needs by connecting them to their new community, providing education and employment services, and the help they need to succeed in their new country. RICS annually resettles more than 150 individuals in Chicago from places like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iraq, Sudan, Ukraine, and Syria. RICS serves an additional 500 refugees through a variety of services including cultural orientation, adjustment counseling, employment, job readiness and placement services, as well as medical case management, family literacy, and English language training for adults.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4419 N Ravenswood AveChicago, IL 60640
DATE POSTED
August 6, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Once a week for at least 6 months
- Orientation, background check