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1 person is interested
Mentor 17-year-old refugee from Somalia in Grand Rapids
ORGANIZATION: Bethany Christian Services
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1 person is interested
We are looking for a male volunteer interested in mentoring a 17-year-old refugee from Somalia in Bethany's refugee foster care program. This youth entered the U.S. in March of 2021 and has been in one of our new arrival group homes since May of 2021. He is a 9th grader at a local charter school. In his mentee survey he shared that he is more quiet than talkative, he prefers going out in the community to staying home, and he enjoys watching football, movies, and going out. He is interested in studying Information Technology and entering a career in it. He's specifically interested in software programming and forex trading/stock specifically. He loves working with computers. When asked specifically about mentoring, he said he would be interested in exploring the city, learning a new talent, and watching movies.
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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.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1050 36th St. SESuite 400Grand RapidsKentwood, MI 49508
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Computer Science
- Basic Computer Skills
- IT Consulting
- Analytics
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One year, four hours per month.
- Application, 3 references, clearances, interview, training.