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13 people are interested
Refugee Youth Mentorship Program
ORGANIZATION: Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT)
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13 people are interested
Mentorship Program: Mentors are needed to mentor youth refugees, ages 15-24. Volunteers will have to pass a background check, attend a 30 minute Zoom orientation, and a brief training. As a mentor, you will:
- Provide career assistance, cultural skills, tutoring help, general guidance to adjusting to life in Central Texas. and much more!
- Visit your mentee once a week for a commitment of 10 visits
- Be available for a weekly phone call with your mentee (if needed)
- Make a difference in the life of a young refugee!!
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About Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT)
Location:
5307 Airport Blvd., Suite B&C, AUSTIN, TX 78751, US
Mission Statement
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) cultivates peace and respect through interfaith dialogue, service, and celebration!
Description
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) is proud to have programs such as Hands on Housing & the Refugee Program! Under our Hands on Housing program, we utilize volunteers and skilled professionals to repair the homes of senior citizens and disabled individuals who are living in deep poverty. Our goal is to keep our homeowners safe and help them remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love. Our Refugee Program currently serve refugees from 20 countries! Under this program, we offer ELI (English Language Instruction) for newly arrived refugee adults, tutoring services for elementary through high school students, a youth summer program (iLEARN), and a youth refugee mentorship program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Austin, TX 78751
DATE POSTED
August 6, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Youth Services
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- This opportunity has a commitment of meeting with your mentee once a week for 10 weeks. Please note that we do understand if you have to miss a week due to vacation, illness, travel, etc.