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Mentor an Adult Refugee

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ORGANIZATION: RefugeeOne

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Want to support refugees in your community? In the last year, RefugeeOne has welcomed over 700 refugees from all over the world to Chicago - and we need your support to help them adjust to life in their new home!

Volunteers in our Adult Mentorship program will support an adult refugee (25+) as they build a life in Chicago! You will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived refugee to support them in their transition to life in Chicgao. Mentors help with a range of things, including:

  • Practicing English
  • Navigating the CTA
  • Developing community connections and accessing local resources
  • Sharing culture and hobbies
  • ...and more!

Most importantly, you'll serve as a friend and guide to a newcomer. No language skills necessary, flexible schedule!

Requirements:

  • Attend orientation & complete training
  • 18+
  • Pass a background check
  • Ability to commute regularly to Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park)

Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Volunteer Coordinator Cate at volunteer@refugeeone.org!

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About RefugeeOne

Location:

6008 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, US

Mission Statement

RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

Description

Every year, RefugeeOne serves more than 2,500 refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths, and backgrounds. Our primary focus is to assist these resilient individuals in becoming independent, self-supporting members of their new Chicagoland community. We provide holistic services (housing support, English language training, mental health care, employment coaching, youth programs, dental care, and more - at no cost to program participants!) to help newcomers build flourishing lives in Chicago.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Women
Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees, Women

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6008 N California AveChicago, IL 60659

(41.9906,-87.69955)
 

DATE POSTED

September 10, 2024

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Relationship Building

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
  • Ability to regularly commute to Chicago's far north-side neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park) to meet mentee in home

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