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Jacksonville, FL 32207
Help feed our community! Our Food Pantry Volunteer will assist with packing duties for both the Serving our Seniors program, the Backpacks in Schools program, and our daily Food Pantry. Packing shifts are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm. Bags and supplies are provided by LSS. For those looking for a different type of Food Pantry Volunteering experience, we can place qualified volunteers at our community check-in desk during those hours. Bilingual in Spanish is a plus + for this opportunity! **Currently the Food Pantry does not have a program in place for volunteers wishing to satisfy court mandated community service hours for Department of Corrections**
Date Posted: 2024-02-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Jacksonville, FL 32207
Are you passionate about creating a welcoming community for refugees? Do you believe in the power of friendship, support, and empowerment? If so, we invite you to become a volunteer with Circle of Welcome, a unique volunteer program in partnership with Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS). Circle of Welcome is a volunteer program that invites the community to get involved Lutheran Social Services’ work of welcoming newcomers. A volunteer group of at least 6-10 members makes up a Circle of Welcome team. This team commits to a 6-month period, of at least 3 hours per week for the first month, then at least 2 hours per week for months 2-6. This time can be split among team members. During this time, the team will assist a refugee family as they integrate into the community. Services can include: Apartment setup Provide a welcome meal Help applying for public assistance Help with school enrollment And more This is a special commitment that fosters a meaningful relationship between LSS, a community group, and a refugee family. If you're ready to make a positive impact and be part of something truly special, join Circle of Welcome today! Contact Clara James, Community Sponsorship Coordinator at clara.james@lssjax.org or 904-730-8298 or link to our website here to learn more about starting your journey of creating a welcoming and supportive community for refugees. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those seeking refuge. Join Circle of Welcome now!
Date Posted: 2024-03-15
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Flexible Schedule
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Jacksonville, FL 32207
Do you want to help refugee families integrate into the Jacksonville community? Do you want to broaden your worldview and learn more about a different culture? This opportunity may be for you! We are in search for volunteer mentors who would like to share their skills and experience to assist resettling refugees. You can select to mentor a family or a young adult. Help families navigate the Jacksonville community and understand everything needed to know when living in the United States. Assist young adults in achieving their educational, vocational, or personal goals. Mentors get matched with a refugee client whose goals matches the mentors skills and experiences. They meet each week to complete action steps towards those goals and help the individual adjust to life here in the United States. Time Commitment: 1 hour per week for a predetermined amount of time and can be flexible based on the client and mentor’s schedules. Background checks, references, and car insurance/license required if driving the client. Age requirement: At least 18 years old. Email volunteers@lssjax.org if you are interested.
Date Posted: 2024-02-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Jacksonville, FL 32207
We are looking for volunteers to mentor our refugee youth! Get matched to a mentee (a refugee youth between the ages of 15-24). Our Youth Mentors meet with mentees to work toward reaching personal, vocational, or academic goal(s). Share your life experience and insight. This opportunity asks for a 1-hour weekly or 2-hour bimonthly commitment over a period of 6 months. We will pay for a background check!
Date Posted: 2024-02-10
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Flexible Schedule
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Jacksonville, FL 32207
Are you a female creative and know how to craft, embroider, knit, crochet, bake, sew, or paint? We could use you! Our S.H.E. Women’s Empowerment Group, part of our Refugee Preferred Communities Program, is looking for talented creatives that have a heart for teaching their craft and other women. You will be working with female refugee clients in a warm and supportive environment. Clients in our support group will be selling their handmade goods at LSS sponsored markets throughout the year. Help us empower and support women as they acclimate to their new city!
Date Posted: 2024-02-10
