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11 people are interested
Family Support Group Child Care Assistance Needed
ORGANIZATION: Samaritas - New Americans
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11 people are interested
The Protect MiFamily Program hosts a monthly support group for clients. The families are actively working with the program to better their lives, though most of the clients are struggling with many varying issues. Many parents have little to no support, so we provide child care for the parents in order for them to attend the support group. For many parents, this serves as their only opportunity to connect with others while getting a much deserved break from their children.
We are looking for volunteers to assist with the child care portion. We typically split children up by ages, so volunteers could potentially work with the 0-3, 4-7, 2-17, or teenage groups based on their interest. The group runs the third Thursday of every month from 6 to 8pm.
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About Samaritas - New Americans
Location:
2170 E. Big Beaver Road, Troy, MI 48083, US
Mission Statement
Our Mission: Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ. Our Vision: We connect people with families and communities, empower them to live their fullest life possible, and create a ripple effect of transformation. A social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), Samaritas is not just for Lutherans. The church has been meeting people’s needs since the early 1900s when a Lutheran "city missionary" arrived in Detroit to provide services to the poor. From the very beginning, Samaritas has reached out to individuals regardless of their religion, race, sexual orientation or ethnicity. The organization was incorporated as the Lutheran Inner Mission League in 1934. Today, Samaritas spans the state’s Lower Peninsula with more than 70 program sites in 40 cities. Samaritas diverse staff share a dedication to serving their fellow humans by doing the right thing, for the right reasons, every day.
Description
Samaritas’ New American services help newly arrived refugees navigate their confusing and overwhelming first months in the United States. With the support of the U.S. Department of State’s Reception and Placement (R&P) Program, Samaritas - a partner agency of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service (LIRS) - provides newly arrived refugees from 15 different countries with the essential services and support they need to begin to rebuild their lives and take steps toward becoming U.S. citizens. Samaritas provides each refugee with the support to obtain self-sufficiency and become contributors to society within one year of arrival.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
23340 Elmira St.Saint Clair Shores, MI 48082
DATE POSTED
April 11, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Child Welfare
- Child Care
- Child Advocacy
- People Skills
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Please commit to attending once per quarter.