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35 people are interested
Welcome Refugees in Rochester NY
ORGANIZATION: World Relief
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35 people are interested
Help us resettle refugees from all over the world with tasks that would help them acclimate themselves to the American life.
Our opportunities go from driving them to medical appointments, set up a home with furniture and food for them, being cultural companions, or being a good neighbor team to welcome a family at the airport.
More opportunities with World Relief
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About World Relief
Location:
420 Winton Road N. Rochester NY 14610, rochester, NY 14610, US
Mission Statement
World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to empower the local church to serve the most vulnerable. We aim to tackle the world’s greatest problems with holistic, locally-driven solutions that lead to lasting change -- whether in response to disasters, extreme poverty, violence, oppression or mass displacement and immigration. World Relief’s work in the United States, specifically, focuses on helping refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations rebuild their lives in a new country.
Description
At World Relief Western NY, we come alongside refugees and other immigrants in vulnerable situations as they rebuild their lives in the United States. Rochester, NY has a long history of involvement in the resettlement of refugees under the United States Refugee Admissions Program, with over 16,000 refugees coming to WNY since 2002.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Crisis Support
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
420 Winton Road NorthRochester, NY 14610
(43.15355 ,-77.55037 )
DATE POSTED
August 21, 2024
SKILLS
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- It depends on your availability and the type of volunteer position you decide. Normally one hour a week
- All volunteers would have to apply through the portal and complete the onboarding process to start volunteering with us.