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4 people are interested
Community Engagement Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Refugee Focus
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4 people are interested
Volunteer purpose and impact
This volunteer will assist the Faith and Community Engagement Coordinator at Refugee Focus (a division of LSS-SW) to update and streamline the volunteer management and community sponsorship programs. The volunteer will assist in updating websites and databases related to volunteer management and faith group sponsorship of refugee families.
This is a wonderful opportunity for a student or community member looking to learn about volunteer management and community engagement. In this position the volunteer will learn how a Refugee Resettlement Agency works, what services we provide to refugees, and how we engage the community to increase support and assistance for refugees in Arizona.
Responsibilities and key deliverables- Clerical duties such as data entry, creating and updating volunteer forms, etc.
- May be asked to lead Volunteer Orientations
- Enter past church/community sponsors into excel and database
- Assist with collecting donations and necessary paperwork
- Other duties upon request
- Must be comfortable using databases and have experience with data entry
- Must be comfortable navigating multiple websites with volunteer profiles
- Be a self-starter, able to work with minimal supervision
- Detail oriented
The volunteer will share an office space with the Faith and Community Engagement Coordinator. The volunteer will have access to a laptop or desktop computer.
Clearances required & trainingThe volunteer will need to complete a background check and it is preferred that the volunteer have level one Fingerprint Clearance.
Location & timeframeMinimum 5 hours per week, to be completed between 8am and 4:30pm at the Refugee Focus office on 3443 N Central Ave, Phoenix AZ 85012.
Volunteer should commit to a minimum of 3 months of service, 6 months preferred.
How to ApplyOur volunteer application is completed through a website called myVolunteerPage.com. It can be accessed on our website at www.lss-sw.org/volunteer or by clicking on this link http://bttr.im/12rk9. Please create a profile and submit your application.
More opportunities with Refugee Focus
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Refugee Focus
Location:
3443 N. Central Ave., North Rotunda, Phoenix, AZ 85012, US
Mission Statement
Showing kindness, doing justice, and serving those in need.
Description
Refugee Focus, a division of Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest (LSS-SW), is dedicated to helping refugees establish new lives in Arizona.
Refugees are men, women, and children who are forced to flee their homes, leaving behind all they have known for an uncertain future. They are unable to return to their homelands for fear of persecution due to their race, gender, religion, nationality, or membership in a social or political group. Refugees are among the most vulnerable of all immigrants fleeing countries that have been ravaged by civil strife or war. They come from nations throughout the world including Afghanistan, Bhutan, Burma, Burundi, Congo, Cuba, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Rwanda, Somalia, and Sudan.
Refugee Focus provides core services for refugees as well as employment services, ESL classes, children’s tutoring, and classes through the Adult Skill-building and Women’s Empowerment Programs.
The Women’s Empowerment Program (WEP) focuses on the well-being of refugee women through skill-building and educational services. Often times, refugee women are coming from cultures where they are offered fewer opportunities than men. The WEP gives clients a chance to gain skills and build their confidence, which could lead to job opportunities and self-sufficiency. Some examples of WEP classes are sewing, knitting, computer skills, microenterprise development, health, and nutrition.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
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3443 N. Central Ave.North RotundaPhoenix, AZ 85012
DATE POSTED
January 17, 2017
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Resource Development / Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Administrative Support
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 5 hours per week, 3-6 month commitment
- Online application, 2 professional references