Mentor a Vulnerable Refugee

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At the Refugee Resettlement Office we serve the most vulnerable of refugee populations - the elderly, minors, unaccompanied youth, single parent households, victims of trafficking, and more. Our program is currently searching for mentors to help our clients reach self-sufficiency.

Mentors are teachers and guides who work with a refugee to establish self-sufficiency. Some of the tasks a mentor might do include:

Teaching English
Teaching the refugee how to use the bus
Teaching the refugee how to navigate the physical healthcare system (i.e. setting up doctor appointments)
Acting as a community guide
Helping the refugee get their state ID
Helping the refugee reapply for public benefits and teaching them how to do this on their own
Helping the refugee create and stick to a budget
Helping the refugee apply for rental assistance programs
And more!

Overall, the tasks assigned to a mentor will depend upon the refugee's unique needs. We ask for a commitment of about 4 hours every couple of weeks. Also, a background check is required to work with refugee populations.