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Spanish Speaking Family Mentors for Newcomers
ORGANIZATION: BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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10 people are interested
The need
Our Mentoring/Sponsoring Program assists in family resettlement by establishing a community safety net, providing regular visits, assisting in the citizenship process, and building trust, hope, resilience, and empowerment. Ultimately, newcomers give back to their community and make the country stronger. We have impacted hundreds of families, and currently provide comprehensive mentoring to more than 15 families and growing! In pursuit of this, we are looking for Spanish-speaking volunteers to support our Mentoring/Sponsoring Program.
Our Mentors are compassionate people, nurturing by nature, and professional listeners. They frequently offer cultural counseling, education, tutoring, companionship, and a host of other friendly services.
Some examples of what mentors do
- Be a part of a team that mentors a newcomer family.
- Meet with the family once a week or once a month.
- Tutor English through regular conversation.
- Introduce and guide family members through new settings, systems, and cultural norms.
- Coordinate donated food, clothing, and household items as needed.
- Identify and request assistance in other areas such as education, social services, and community needs.
- Nurture and support the newcomer's experiences, and share skills that might benefit the family.
- Tailor your approach to each family’s dynamics and mitigate challenges.
- Become the newcomer family’s "favorites" on their phones!
What you need
- Adaptability/flexibility.
- Proven ability to remain calm under pressure.
- An open mind, a global world view, a strong sense of humor, and a love for Charades!
- Experiences and competencies in areas such as social work, counseling, and teaching are a plus, but not required.
Volunteer details
- Mentors give between 1 to 10 hours a week and commit to 6+ months.
Benefits to You?
This is an unpaid, volunteer position. Benefits include:
- Partner and train with experienced Mentor volunteers to develop the skills needed to make a difference in the lives of newcomer families.
- Embrace and grow their passion for purpose, peace, and inclusion.
- See families gain a sense of belonging and flourish by their guidance.
How to apply
If you are looking to make a meaningful difference in the community, the state, the country, the world, then reach out to us today!
Please include the following information when you apply:
- A statement telling us why you want to be a Mentor volunteer for a newcomer family.
- A snapshot of your relevant skills and abilities.
- A list of all languages spoken.
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About BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES
Location:
1400 Patriot Blvd, P.O. Box 535, GLENVIEW, IL 60026, US
Mission Statement
Building Peaceful Bridges (BPB) is a nonprofit organization supporting people of all faiths whose mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of newcomers into American society and educating communities on the challenges facing newcomer populations through their stories. BPB "bridging the hearts and minds of all people."
Description
www.buildingpeacefulbridges.org
Building Peaceful Bridges is a nonprofit organization supporting people of all faiths whose mission is to foster multicultural relationships by assisting in the integration of newcomers into American society and educating communities on the challenges facing newcomer populations through their stories. BPB carries out its mission by:
- Assisting legal refugees to integrate into American culture by financial and non-cash donations, sponsoring and mentoring families, and partnering with other organizations
- Educating communities on the challenges refugees face during resettlement and fostering multi-cultural relationships that provide the foundation for a deeper understanding, acceptance, and support
VOLUNTEER:
Mentoring/Sponsoring Refugee Families
BPB assists in family resettlement by donating financial and non-cash assistance, establishing a community safety net, recurring monthly visits, assisting in the citizenship process, and building trust, hope, security, and empowerment.
Cultural Educational Events
BPB sponsors speaking events in local venues to foster awareness of the resettlement process as well as to educate audiences regarding refugee stories.
Pick-up and Delivery of Non-Cash donations
BPB brokers donations of food, furniture, clothing, and other household items to families during resettlement.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Northside Chicago and Evanston, IL 60201
DATE POSTED
September 17, 2024
SKILLS
- Tutoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Case Work / Management
- Immigration Law
- Arabic
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Mentors typically offer between 1 to 10 hours a week and commit to 6+ months.
- Volunteers must have compassion, hope, integrity, foster inclusiveness, show respect and have a willingness to bring their knowledge to a family in need.