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41 people are interested
Mentor for Refugee Youth
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
Please visit the new page to apply.
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41 people are interested
Catholic Charities For Worth's International Foster Care programs provide safe, nurturing, culturally senstive foster care for unaccompanied minors. These children are refugees, asylees and other unaccompanied children who have come to the United States feeling perseution in their home country. As teenagers and young adults preparing to age-out of foster care, these youth need caring adults to help them learn and practice skills necessary for cultural acquisition and self-sufficiency. The life skills could be, but not limited to, practicing English, teaching how to bank and write checks, how to create a budget and manage finances, how to fill out job applications, practicing social skills, improving relationships, discussing school issues, hobbies, etc.
This is a long-term, but very rewarding volunteer opportunity. Volunteers are asked to commit to mentoring a youth for one year, and are to have contact with their mentee several times/month. Bilingual, Spanish Speaking, mentors are highly needed right now, but bilingual is not required.
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About Catholic Charities Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc.
Location:
249 W Thornhill Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76115, US
Mission Statement
To provide services to those in need; to advocate compassion and justice in the structures of society; and to call all people of goodwill to do the same.
Description
Catholic Charities Fort Worth got our start in 1910 when a small group of women petitioned Bishop Edward Dunne to allow them to begin a "work of mercy". This is who we are. Dedicated to the well-being of their community, these women saw the needs and pains of the poor and took it upon themselves to be a voice for the voiceless. In the 1920's, the women supported these services by selling handmade crafts at the State Fair of Texas. Later on, Catholic Charities Fort Worth created St. Teresa's home for children, which evolved and expanded as an iconic representation of the work of CCFW. As times changed, so did the needs of the community and CCFW responded by adding refugee and immigration services, disaster response, and more social services, becoming one of the largest providers in the area. In 2010, Catholic Charities celebrated its 100th birthday by moving into a new 84,000 square foot building -- our Thornhill Drive campus. Since 2005 we have stayed busy expanding our reach to include three additional campuses, investing in research, creating out-of-the-box solutions, starting several successful social enterprises, and increasing our presence on the national stage.
Throughout our 113 years, we have remained in-tune with the needs of the community and have continually evolved to answer those needs. What began as a small group of dedicated women doing whatever they could to help families survive has become an organization that empowers families to thrive.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
249 W Thornhill DrFort Worth, TX 76115
DATE POSTED
April 29, 2015
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Life Coaching
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Several times/month for at least 1 year.
- Must complete an FBI fingerprint and TB test. Both expenses will be paid by Catholic Charities.