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22 people are interested
Help refugees access health care!
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee Northern California (OAK/SAC/SJ/Turlock/Modesto)
Please visit the new page to apply.
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22 people are interested
Volunteers provide support to clients by escorting refugees to health screenings and appointments, introducing well-being activities, assisitng with access to mental health and community service providers, tracking program data, and other tasks. The Health and Wellness program uses a teamwork approach for which volunteers are requested to attend a weekly strategy meeting to coordinate holistic intervention and services. Attendance to the weekly meeting is required (Skype call participation is permitted).
Volunteers must commit to a minimum of one 6-hour shift per week.
Volunteers do not need a health care background to participate in this program, but must be passionate about the issue.
If interested in this opportunity, please fill out an application by going to: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/.
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About International Rescue Committee Northern California (OAK/SAC/SJ/Turlock/Modesto)
Location:
405 14th Street, Ste #1415, Oakland, CA 94612, US
Mission Statement
The IRC provides opportunities for refugees to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of refugees are invited to resettle in community across the county by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom. Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many refugees have survived for years against incredible odds. They step off the plane int he U.S. with next to nothing but their dignity, hope and determination. In Northern California (offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, and Turlock) and many other regional offices across the country, the IRC helps refugees rebuild their lives.
Description
The IRC Northern Calfiornia network, which includes offices in Oakland, Sacramento, San Jose, Turlock and Modesto, currently operates several highly effective programs designed to meet a wide variety of refugee and asylee newcomers' needs. We provide our clients with early resettlement support, English language classes, job placement assistance, one-on-one mentoring, community orientation, and immigration services. All programs are designed to help refugees become self-sufficient and productive members of their new communities.
Each local office has great volunteer and intern need to help make our program succesful. Consider volunteering your time to make THE difference in the life of a newly arrived refugee.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 13, 2020
SKILLS
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N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training