The staff at the Alliance for African Assistance cannot meet the holistic needs of refugee newcomers alone. This is an opportunity for community members to play a role in welcoming US resettled refugees to help strengthen the host communities and help the refugees feel at home. Support like this improves the likelihood that the resettled refugees will become empowered, contributing members of society.
The MTS Transport Mobilizer Volunteer will be responsible for a escorting a group of at least 5 resettled refugees to the bus for a demonstration. An interpreter will be available to help alongside. Topics needed to be covered during the demonstration would include: how to access and navigate public transportation (buses and trolleys), providing information and support on where to get MTS passes, and how to use Google Maps or read pamphlets to navigate and know which buses to take for their destinations.
Opportunity Requirements & Important Notes
Time Commitment: 3 hours per shift, once a week or more depending on availability.
Onboarding Process: Application and interview. This process can be completed within a day.
Required Skills/Experience: Basic knowledge on how the San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) works.
Desired Skills/Experience: Teaching experience
Physical Requirements: Standing and walking. Unfortunately this opportunity is not able to make accommodations for individuals with physical limitations. The space where this project takes place is wheelchair accessible.
Attire: Comfortable enough shoes for walking as you'll be using the bus to demonstrate.
Alliance for African Assistance
The mission of Alliance for African Assistance is to uplift refugees, immigrants, and the most vulnerable among us. We strive to help them become self-sufficient, thriving community members.
*Important information
*Volunteer time shifts are broken down into the following time frames:
Monday Morning
Monday Afternoon
Tuesday Morning
Tuesday Afternoon
Wednesday Morning
Wednesday Afternoon
Friday Morning
Friday Afternoon
5952 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego, CA 92115, US
Assisting all refugees in their resettlement process through social, educational and cultural support, guiding them toward self-sufficiency and full integration into the San Diego Community while respecting their dignity as New Americans.
Volunteer team to work together to empower refugee families by supporting the agency to: aid in finding housing or temporary shelter until a house is secured, furnishing the house, transportation and teaching the different ways to use public transit, medical system, financial literacy and finding jobs, cultural adjustment including shopping at supermarkets(lbs, ea, etc), school enrollment and system & English-learning & mentoring as well as general social services and how to access them. It is to run for a period of 9 months to get them to fully experience a diverse range of things before they become fully independent.
San Diego, CA 92115
August 16, 2024
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