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Community Guide Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest

  • 17 people are interested

Be a friend to a newly resettled refugee! Help newly resettled refugees learn about the Tucson community, discuss American culture/customs, and answer questions. Your role will be to help facilitate the adjustment of newly arrived refugee individuals and/or families.

Duties might include helping someone learn to navigate public transit, getting a family set up with library cards or showing new arrivals the bank or grocery store.

Volunteer must be able to:

-Work independently

-Address client needs in an English-limited environment

-Patiently use drawings and gestures to communicate

-Work with vulnerable populations

Volunteers will receive a community orientation and a volunteer orientation.

2-3 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months. Engagement at Refugee Focus Tucson and out in the community.

Click the link to fill out our application online http://bttr.im/vhj24

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About Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest

Location:

2502 E University Drive, Suite 125, Phoenix, AZ 85034, US

Mission Statement

Showing kindness, doing justice, and serving those in need.

Description

Since 1970, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest has responded to Arizona’s changing needs by compassionately offering quality services and resources that contribute to a stronger and healthier Arizona for all people.

We stabilize people during crisis and transition, build a foundation where people can thrive, and preserve dignity and respect for the most vulnerable.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Immigrants & Refugees
International
Community, Immigrants & Refugees, International

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

120 N. StoneTucson, AZ 85701

(32.223526,-110.97086)
 

DATE POSTED

April 28, 2017

SKILLS

  • People Skills
  • Mentoring
  • Relationship Building
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • Teens
  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 2-3 hours per week for a minimum of 3 months.
  • All volunteers will require a background check. The cost will be incurred by Refugee Focus Tucson.

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