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15 people are interested
Refugee Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
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15 people are interested
As a mentor, you will help refugees learn English, teach them about life in American and help them become familiar with the Lincoln area. Assist them in meeting practical needs such as grocery shopping, going to the library, helping children with homework and using the bus system. Contact with a refugee or individual is set up between the mentor and client on a weekly basis. This position may include transportation if the volunteer feels comfortable and is authorized. Interested volunteers will be invited to attend a Volunteer Information Session that is will be scheduled with the Volunteer Coordinator at our office on 23 rd and O. Mentor Orientations are held monthly.
Requirements: Volunteers must pass a criminal background check. They must also provide a copy of a valid driver’s license and proof of auto insurance for a DMV check, if applicable. This position is looking for volunteers available any day of the week, on a weekly basis, and requires a 3-6 month commitment.
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About Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska
Location:
2900 O St. Ste. 200, Lincoln, NE 68510, US
Mission Statement
Lutheran Family Services'(LFS) mission is to express God's love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family, and community life.
Description
Lutheran Family Services (LFS) provides many services including counseling services, refugee resettlement & immigration services, and services for children including respite care, adoption and foster care. In 2003 LFS began offering international adoption. Many of their services are provided on a sliding scale fee.
Strong Urban Neighborhoods (SUN) offers community outreach to the Leavenworth neighborhood in Omaha and has many opportunities for volunteering including teaching assistants for ESL & GED classes, computer training class assistants and baby sitters.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2301 O St.Lincoln, NE 68510
DATE POSTED
August 27, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Bilingual
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- English
- Tutoring
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- Must be willing to commit for 3+ months