Mentor 17-year-old refugee from Guatemala
Bethany Christian Services
We are looking for a male (preferably Spanish-speaking) volunteer who is interested in mentoring a 17-year-old refugee youth in our program. This youth lives in one of Bethany's group homes on the northeast side of Grand Rapids. He has been in the U.S. since February of 2019, and he is currently a 10th grader at a local public high school.
His case manager shared, "He is a very quiet, reserved resident. He does well in school and he is an amazing artist. He is well-behaved but withdrawn. He enjoys one-on-one time, which is why we think he could benefit from a mentor relationship. However, he is very wary around men, so the mentor would preferably be someone who is not a strong personality but is able to sit in the quiet moments, and not ask too many questions, which can make this youth nervous. It would be helpful to have someone who is able to appreciate his love for music and art."
About Bethany Christian Services
Location:
1050 36th St. SE, Suite 400, Grand Rapids, MI 49508, US
Mission Statement
Bethany demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ by protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families through quality social services.
Description
For refugees fleeing danger, the search for safety can be extremely challenging. And too often, people become numbers in a system that can feel impossible to navigate. That’s why we guide, protect, advocate for, and support refugees. In the U.S., we offer resettlement and continued support services in strategic locations.
Bethany Christian Services' Refugee and Immigrant Services program encompasses adult and family resettlement as well as refugee foster care for Unaccompanied Children and Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. Our services for unaccompanied refugee youth include case management, counseling, housing (foster homes, group homes, independent living), classes (New Arrival, Life Skills, driver's training), and volunteer mentoring and tutoring.