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Flexible Schedule
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Greenbelt, MD 20770
Volunteers are paired with refugee youth (ages 15 to 24). Activities vary based on goals and interests, but often focus on introducing mentees to educational and employment opportunities. Mentors support and empower mentees to explore these opportunities and begin thinking about their futures. Strong emphasis on ESL, college preparation, and guiding mentees through school and their communities. This position requires a 6-month commitment with consistent virtual group sessions and one-on-one meetings to be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time between the mentor and mentee. Express interest my submitting this form: https://forms.office.com/r/nk8MKv4Z0i For more information email mdyouthmentoring@lssnca.org. Thank you!
Date Posted: 2024-04-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Refugee Youth Mentor (Maryland & Virginia): Volunteers are paired with refugee youth (ages 16-24 in MD; 15-24 in VA) to assist with career development and empowerment. Duties vary based on the goals and interests of the youth, but tend to focus on exploring career and educational opportunities, identifying career pathways, assisting with the job search and application process (resumé, cover letter, application, interview), and setting short and long term goals. The goal of the mentorship is to allow the youth to have a mentor that can help navigate US systems, promote civic engagement and leadership opportunities, and provide guidance with various questions and ideas as they begin thinking about future careers or education. Mentors play an integral role in showing mentees the vast array of opportunities that may be available to them in the US, as well as supporting and empowering them to explore these opportunities. Mentoring is virtual now due to COVID and volunteers need to have regular contact with the youth client, ideally once a week or at least once every two weeks. Volunteers are part of the LSSNCA Youth Mentoring Community where there are opportunities for monthly training and development meetings, as well as outside presentations in relevant areas of interest to youth clients. The duration of the mentoring relationship is typically between six months to one year. Please note: We are located in the Washington, DC Metro area, including Maryland and Northern Virginia. Find more information here: https://lssnca.org/get_involved/volunteer/volunteer-opportunities.html
Date Posted: 2024-04-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Greenbelt, MD 20770
Assist staff in office during normal 9-5 business hours during the week in various administrative needs. Needs can include; Front desk support Employment team documentation general Client Documentation cold calling other duties as needed and discussed this role may have direct contact with those that we serve. This need is for a variety of departments, and as such qualification will vary from none, to very specific. If interested, please apply and our volunteer coordinator will make contact to discuss the role.
Date Posted: 2024-04-29
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Volunteers in this role assist the Employment Services team in connecting newly arrived refugees with employment opportunities. Volunteers help one-on-one with resume writing support, interview coaching and preparation, job search, and provide networking opportunities. A team of existing volunteers in the Volunteer Job Assistance Program, run by a long-time LSSNCA advocate and volunteer, work together with high achieving refugees who speak English, have a professional background, and a university degree. Requirements: - willing to commit at least 6 hours per month - Experience in at least one of the following areas: Resume review, interviewing/hiring, professional background - AND, experience: using Microsoft Word/Excel, using online job search websites (like Indeed, Linkedin, etc.) Volunteers in this capacity make an enormous difference in the lives of newcomers to Maryland. Volunteers are very successful in shifting refugees back into their field of study/work. If you are interested in this high-impact opportunity, please respond to this opportunity and our team will connect you to the volunteer program lead. To get onboarded as an LSSNCA volunteer, an initial outreach call, new volunteer orientation, and criminal background check are required.
Date Posted: 2024-04-17
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Flexible Schedule
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Greenbelt, MD 20770
We are seeking people to assist as a translator for spoken/written languages of the refugees and Asylum seekers we serve. Applicates must be fluent in one of the following languages; Ukrainian Spanish Pashto Dari Swahili other languages as needed The need for these and other languages is ever changing and depends on the current refugees we have. This Position can be in person or virtual depending on the specific client needs. In cases if the volunteer would like they can also assist with ESL.
Date Posted: 2024-04-17