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22 people are interested
Refugee Youth Mentors Wanted!
ORGANIZATION: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) Albany
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22 people are interested
We are currently looking for mentors for our Making A Connection (MAC) refugee youth mentoring program. This program matches community members with refugee youth ages 15-24 to help them achieve social and educational/vocational goals. We are seeking dedicated adults to serve as a positive role model for their mentee. If you’re interested in helping, please contact mmazzarino@uscri-albany.org
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About U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) Albany
Location:
99 Pine Street, Albany, NY 12207, US
Mission Statement
To address the needs and rights of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide by advancing fair and humane public policy, facilitating and providing direct professional services, and promoting the full participation of migrants in community life.
Description
The U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) is a national voluntary agency that contracts with the federal government to resettle refugees from all over the world in welcoming communities throughout the United States. USCRI Albany opened its doors in 2005, and now serves hundreds of refugees each year, helping them connect with the resources and services they need to adapt to their new homes in the Capital Region. Our mission is to help refugees become self-sufficient, contributing members of our community who can again dream of a hopeful future for themselves and their children. We act to defend human rights, promote self-sufficiency and education, and forge community partnerships through a full range of services and programs.
Refugees flee their homes, businesses, farms, and communities in order to escape war and persecution. Some 70,000 refugees come to the United States each year at the invitation of the federal government, seeking a better life for their families. USCRI's Albany Field Office resettles nearly 400 refugees each year in the Capital Region.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
99 Pine St.#101Albany, NY 12207
DATE POSTED
August 9, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Mentors must commit to one year of volunteering. Weekly hours will vary, though mentors can expect to spend 6 to 8 hours per month with their mentee.