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ORGANIZATION: Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska

  • 3 people are interested

Newly arrived refugees have a number of appointments when they first arrive to Lincoln. Refugees have no driver’s license, are unfamiliar with the area and local transportation systems, and need assistance with transportation to and from these appointments. These appointments may include such things as medical appointments, job interviews, and grocery shopping. As a volunteer, you would be introduced to a variety of people and with helping them with important tasks to their new lives in Lincoln.

Requirements: Potential volunteers must pass a criminal background check. Volunteers must also provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance for a DMV check. This position is looking for volunteers available weekdays on a one-time, occasional, weekly, or monthly basis.

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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

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2301 O St.Lincoln, NE 68510

(40.812862,-96.687706)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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