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9 people are interested
Female Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Arab-American Family Support Center
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9 people are interested
Program Overview
The Audacious Young Women of Action (AYWA - which means yes in Arabic) is a women-only group of young adults, who meet weekly as part of a peer to peer support network. In this group, the young women gain exposure to role models, explore possible life pathways, share their struggles, collectively craft solutions, and address relationship issues and cultural expectations. We are working in collaboration with these young women to explore the meaning of empowerment and identify ways to grow independently and in community. Our participants inspire each other to challenge preconceived notions about what a woman should be and do.
Role & Responsibilities
Are you looking to get involved in community service? Do you want to positively impact the lives of immigrants and refugees? We’re currently seeking Mentors for our AYWA Program
- Help facilitate group discussion and collaboration
- Provide young women with support as they prepare for high school, college, and the workforce
- Assist AYWA Program Manager with group activities
- Become a positive role model for marginalized young women through mentorship
Mandatory Qualifications:
- Must be a woman over 18
- Must be fluent in writing, reading, and speaking English. Arabic fluency a plus.
- Must be able to commit at least 1 hour per week (Monday, 4PM-5PM)
- Must have a passion for AAFSC’s mission and a commitment to cross-cultural sensitivity
- Must be willing to complete a background check
Experience working with immigrants and refugees or other marginalized communities a plus.
To learn more and apply, please contact: volunteers@aafscny.org
More opportunities with Arab-American Family Support Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arab-American Family Support Center
Location:
150 Court Street, 3rd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11201, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower new immigrants with the tools they need to successfully acclimate to the world around them and become active participants in their communities.
Description
Please email volunteers@aafscny.org or visit https://www.aafscny.org/get-involved/volunteer/ to contact us about volunteer opportunities. We have opportunities available during regular business hours only.**
The Arab-American Family Support Center (AAFSC) is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization created in 1994 to provide multi-generational social services to marginalized and under-served immigrants and refugees in New York City through programming including:
* Adult Education & Literacy Program
* Youth Program
* Legal Services Program
* Anti-Violence Program
* Preventive Services Program
* Health Program
* Mental Health Initiative
* New Immigrants & Refugee Fund
AAFSC is dedicated to serving all people who seek our services, and over our almost 25 years of service we have developed expertise in providing culturally and linguistically competent, trauma-informed services to the Arab, Middle Eastern, Muslim, and South Asian (AMEMSA) immigrant communities of New York City. The youth and families we serve are predominately low-income, have limited proficiency in English, and are recently arrived. Our holistic programming responds to the direct needs of our clients as they adjust to life in the United States.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
150 Court St, 3rd FLBrooklyn, NY 11201
DATE POSTED
November 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- 1 hour per week (Mondays, 4PM-5PM)