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Family Mentors for Newcomers

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ORGANIZATION: BUILDING PEACEFUL BRIDGES

  • 6 people are interested

About us

In 2014, two compassionate women from different parts of the world came together to inspire positive actions and peaceful resolutions. Seeds of mutual respect, compassion, and love grew out of multicultural luncheons and ultimately blossomed into Building Peaceful Bridges (BPB). We pick up the resettlement process where the U.S. resettlement agencies leave off. Our Vision is "bridging the hearts and minds of all people". We invite you to visit www.buildingpeacefulbridges.org to learn more about us.

The need

Our Mentoring/Sponsoring Program assists in family resettlement by establishing a community safety net, providing regular visits, assisting with needs of the day and with short-term and long-term goals of the families, and building trust, hope, resilience, and empowerment. Ultimately, newcomers give back to their community and make the country stronger.

We search for Volunteers that are highly adaptable and flexible, as no week will look the same. 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.

What you will do

  • Be a part of a team that mentors a newcomer family.
  • Meet with the family regularly (schedules depend on volunteer and family availability)
  • 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.

What you need

  • A character that thrives on fluidity and exhibits adaptability.
  • Proven ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Experiences and competencies in areas such as social work, counseling, and teaching are a plus.
  • Language skills to include ESL training, or openness to be trained, and/or being conversant in other languages.
  • An open mind, a global world view, a strong sense of humor, and a love for Charades!
  • Mentors commit to 6+ months.

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 areas of expertise.
  • 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

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Family HomesSkokie, IL 60076

(42.02607,-87.72711)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 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.

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