First Friend to a Resettled Refugee

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LSS-SW is seeking volunteers who can become the first friend of a refugee adjusting to life in the United States.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Meet with your mentee at least once a week for two hours (most refugees live in west Phoenix)
• Commit to mentorship for 6 months - 1 year
• Act as a bridge to the mainstream American community
• Respect (and have fun learning!) the traditions, culture, and religion of the person you work with
• Be flexible and able to meet with the refugee based on their schedule - this project works well for volunteers that need a position on nights/weekends
• Support your client on their path to self-sufficiency (being able to support themselves in the US)
• Give regular updates about the mentee’s progress to the assigned staff supervisor.

The volunteer will set their own hours based on when they can meet with their mentee.

Must obtain a Fingerprint Clearance Card. We'll send you directions on how to obtain this after you apply.