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24 people are interested
Refugee Resettlement Case Management Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Opening Doors, Inc
Please visit the new page to apply.
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24 people are interested
Responsibilities:
Opening Doors’ Refugee Resettlement Program helps refugees begin rebuilding their lives after being forced to flee their home countries. ODI’s Refugee Resettlement Program helps refugees establish a safety net and access the tools they need to start becoming self-sufficient, while promoting integration into their new homes in the Sacramento area.
Case Management volunteers work with refugees and gain both casework skills and advocacy experience. Additionally, volunteers are exposed to the social welfare system and are taught how to manage client cases. Refugee Resettlement volunteers are exposed to numerous opportunities to strengthen cross-cultural communication skills and broaden their multicultural awareness. Applicants must possess a high degree of cross cultural sensitivity and patience, be creative communicators and effective troubleshooters, pay close attention to detail, be able to handle confidential information, and possess excellent interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Experience working with multicultural populations
* Extremely detail oriented
* Ability to work independently and creatively problem solve
* Demonstrated interest in volunteerational issues, human rights, and refugee assistance
* Experience with client advocacy
* Ability to transport clients to and from appointments
Preferred:
* Bilingual, written and/or verbal proficiency in Farsi, Dari, Arabic, or Russian
* Experience working with culturally diverse clients
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org. Include "Refugee Resettlement Case Management Volunteer- [Your name]" in the subject line.
More opportunities with Opening Doors, Inc
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Opening Doors, Inc
Location:
1111 Howe Ave. Suite 125, Sacramento, CA 95825, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower refugees, immigrants, human trafficking survivors, and underserved Sacramento area residents to achieve self-sufficiency by accessing opportunities to mainstream economic and social systems. We do this by providing safe places, skills development, business loans, and connections to community resources, assisting our clients to build financial and personal assets while maintaining their cultural identity and individual goals.
Description
Various Volunteer and Internship opportunities available at Opening Doors! Please check out our web page or email: volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org
Internships with Opening Doors
A formal work arrangement that is part of an educational or training course where you must gain experience in a particular field.
- The length of the arrangement will be based on your school’s requirements and our organizational needs.
- You will receive skills development opportunities that help you transition from study to work.
- While you are expected to follow professional standards, the work performed is measured by periodic evaluation as required by your affiliated school.
Volunteer positions are less formal and not linked to an educational institution, but still offer opportunities for professional development.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email a resume and cover letter to
volunteers@openingdoorsinc.org. "Include Position Title- [Your name]" in the subject line.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1111 Howe Avenue, Suite 125Sacramento, CA 95825
DATE POSTED
September 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Donor Management
- Case Work / Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training