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ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc
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"I continued work with her on the alphabet and reading/writing her name. I made flashcards of the alphabet and am working on letter recognition. She is doing great!"
Do you want to impact the lives of those in the community? You can assist those in our neighborhoods to make Racine feel like home!
As a Family Mentor, you will be able to spend quality time with a family that is in need of additional support and assistance as they acclimate to living in the United States. Volunteers will be able to practice English, explore the family’s neighborhood, and assist with homework, use public transportation, shopping, cooking and more! For, you will help the family write a story of hope, compassion, and the possibility of a brighter future.
Volunteers will visit the family at least once a week for a minimum of 3 months.
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About Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, Inc
Location:
2021 N 60th St, Milwaukee, WI 53208, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities serves people of all faiths and backgrounds throughout the ten counties of Southeastern Wisconsin. Inspired by Christ's call to serve, our mission is to provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same. Our vision is to improve the lives of those we serve, to empower the most vulnerable, and to help reduce poverty through quality, compassionate, and effective human services.
Description
Catholic Charities mission to "provide service to those in need, to advocate for justice and to call upon others to do the same" has been the core of our work since 1920. We measurably improve the lives of the poor in our communities and empower them to reach their full potential. When we accomplish this, lives are transformed and the benefits to the community can be exponential starting by improving the quality of life one person at a time.
With an outpouring of support from the community, we are able to help the poorest among us. We help people of all faiths, ages and cultures improve their ability to be self-sufficient, raise a family in more stable and healthy homes, escape violence, cope with emotional and behavioral challenges, and overcome barriers to a better life.Our Programs and Services:
We provide services to our neighbors in all 10 counties of Southeastern Wisconsin.
- Adult Day Services
- In-home Support
- Hoarding Intervention & Treatment
- Outreach & Case Management
- Community Counseling
- Adoption Services
- Pregnancy & Parenting Support
- Supported Parenting
- Refugee & Immigration Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Racine Area Offices800 Wisconsin Ave.Racine, WI 53403
DATE POSTED
January 22, 2019
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Case Work / Management
- Relationship Building
- French
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours, 1-2 times per week, 3 months