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s: Refugee & Immigrant Youth Mentor (RIM), RIM Program Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

  • 5 people are interested
IRCO

Locations: Mentors - community-based, varies depending on mentor and mentee preferences
Program Volunteers - IRCO Main (10301 NE Glisan St) and Africa House (631 NE 102nd Ave.)

Schedule: Flexible

Position Summary:
The Refugee and Immigrant Mentoring (RIM) Program is looking for two types of volunteers:
Youth Mentor
 Take the lead in supporting a young person through an ongoing, one-to-one relationship
 Serve as a positive role model and friend
 Build the relationship by planning and participating in activities together
 Strive for mutual respect
 Build self-esteem and motivation
 Help set goals and work toward accomplishing them

RIM Program Volunteer
 Primary need is homework help on Saturday mornings at Africa House, 10 am - 1 pm
 Assist with RIM events

Desired Qualities:
 Willing listener
 Encouraging and supportive
 Patient and flexible
 Tolerant and respectful of individual differences

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About Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)

Location:

10301 NE Glisan St. Portland (Main Office), 4424 NE Glisan St. Portland (Asian Family Center), Portland, OR 97220, US

Mission Statement

To promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy and inclusive multi-ethnic society.

Description

The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants and refugees in Portland, Oregon. IRCO assists individuals and families successfully navigate their lives from cradle through career. IRCO provides programs and volunteer opportunities in the following areas:

  • Employment Preparation and Literacy
  • Employment Skills Training
  • Employment Placement Services
  • Youth Employment Services
  • Family and Domestic Violence Services
  • Youth Academic and Employment Services
  • Senior Services
  • Health Education and Advocacy
  • Interpretation and Translation Services
  • Community Development Services

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

10301 NE Glisan St.631 NE 102nd AvePortland, OR 97220

(45.526684,-122.557)
 

DATE POSTED

December 27, 2018

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 21
  • Time Commitment: Mentors – one year, 10 hours per month Program Volunteers – flexible, no standing commitment

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