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4 people are interested
Refugee Mentor
ORGANIZATION: INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE in DENVER
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4 people are interested
Support one-on-one as a mentor and help ease a refugee family or individual’s transition into their new community. Mentors will focus on a refugee’s English acquisition, socialization of American culture, and integration into the local community. Based on each client’s needs and relationship, mentors and mentees can cook together, schedule follow-up medical appointments, visit local attractions, parks, farmer’s markets, the library and museums. Mentors may also support in opening bank accounts, learning where to pay bills, navigating transportation, and more. Mentors and mentees will establish boundaries and expectations in an initial meeting with an IRC staff member and interpreter in order to better understand needs.
Location: Off-site in the Denver Metro, Aurora, or Northglenn area (exact location disclosed to volunteer).
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About INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE in DENVER
Location:
1873 S. Bellaire St., 5th Floor, Denver, CO 80222, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and regain control of their future.
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit humanitarian organization that works in the U.S. and around the world to help people whose lives and livelihoods have been shattered by conflict and disaster as they survive, recover and regain control of their future. We are one of the nine national resettlement agencies that partner with the U.S. Department of State/Bureau of Population, Refugees and Migration (PRM) to provide services to refugees approved for resettlement through the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program.
The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. Each year, thousands of people, forced to flee violence and persecution, are welcomed by the people of the United States into the safety and freedom of America. These individuals have survived against incredible odds. The IRC works with government bodies, civil society actors, and local volunteers to help them translate their past experiences into assets that are valuable to their new communities. In Denver and other offices across the country, the IRC helps them to rebuild their lives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1873 S Bellaire StSte 500DenverDenver, CO 80222
DATE POSTED
August 1, 2023
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time Commitment: This position connects you to one family or individual client for six-months. We request 2-4 hours per week, depending on client’s needs.
- Time Commitment: This position connects you to one family or individual client for six-months. We request 2-4 hours per week, depending on client’s needs.