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ORGANIZATION: RefugeeOne

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Want to help refugee students succeed in school? In the last year, RefugeeOne welcomed over 700 refugees from all over the world to Chicago - and we need your support to help refugee youth thrive!

Volunteers in our In-Home Youth Tutoring program will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived school-aged youth (5-14) to serve as a friend and role model. Tutors meet refugee students in their homes to:

  • Provide academic tutoring
  • Practice English
  • Encourage healthy school habits
  • Provide social support as they navigate life and school in Chicago
  • Share culture and hobbies
  • ...and more!

Requirements:

  • 18+
  • Attend orientation & complete training
  • Pass a background check
  • Ability to commute regularly to Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park)
  • Commit to weekly meetings in student's home for a minimum 6 months

No additional languages skills required, flexible scheduling to match your availability.

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

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

6008 N California AveChicago, IL 60659

(41.9906,-87.69955)
 

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Literacy / Reading
  • English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
  • Youth Services
  • Relationship Building
  • STEM

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 commute to Chicago's far northside neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park) to meet student in their home

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