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22 people are interested
Help Refugee Achieve Dream of Citizenship!
ORGANIZATION: Pan-African Association
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22 people are interested
We are currently in need of a female mentor to assist one of our clients in her endeavor to achieve U.S. Citizenship. Specific emphasis on literacy is needed to help this determined woman succeed!
Mentoring is a great way to make a positive difference in the life of another person and develop a new friendship in the process! Mentors are matched by gender and meet in the client's home for at least 2 hours each week for a minimum duration of 6 months. Initial civics study materials will be provided.
Pan-African Association (PAA) is a mutual aid organization in the Edgewater/Rogers Park area that works to serve, empower, and promote the integration of refugees and immigrants from Africa and around the world. For more information, please visit our website: www.panafricanassociation.org.
More opportunities with Pan-African Association
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Pan-African Association
Location:
6163 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Pan-African Association (PAA) is to serve, empower, and promote the integration of refugees, asylees, and immigrants from Africa and around the world.
Formed in 2002, the Pan-African Association (PAA) is dedicated to providing adjustment, economic, and cultural programs in order to assist individuals towards achieving self-reliance and successful integration into American society.
Staffed primarily by those of African descent with the support of volunteers, the Pan-African Association encourages and promotes understanding between individuals of African descent and the community at large.
Description
Our Programs and Services
Adjustment & Integration Services PAA empowers communities by providing Adjustment and Integration services, so that new comers can learn how to navigate life in the US, and gain an understanding of the American culture.
Volunteer/Mentoring ProgramPAA builds bridges to sefl-sufficiency, cross-cultural understanding, and stronger communities by matching newcomers who are in need of guidance with specially-trained volunteer mentors. Mentors provide English language tutoring, friendship, community orientation, computer instruction and general support. Volunteers also provide support throughout PAA’s program areas assisting with day to day tasks, classes, and events.
Workforce Development PAA’s holistic Workforce Development service assists program participants in obtaining employment and success in the US workforce. Its services include: job readiness, employment counseling, job placement, and job upgrades.
Citizenship/Civic Education & Immigration Program PAA provides education and application services to eligible people so that they may realize their dream of becoming citizens of the United States of America. As a BIA recognized organiztion, PAA is able to assist the community at large with most immigration issues.
Health & Wellness Program PAA helps clients live healthier lives through medical interpretation services, distribution of educational material, group discussions, health workshops and fairs, and health counseling.
Cultural Programs PAA celebrates rich culutural heritage while enabling newcomers of African descent to build bridges of friendship within the greater Chicagoland community through musical performances, and dance and drumming classes.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
5440 South Racine AvenueChicago, IL 60609
DATE POSTED
March 24, 2017
SKILLS
- Literacy / Reading
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Reading / Writing
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2hrs/week for 6 months (minimum)