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ORGANIZATION: Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay

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If you are interested in volunteering directly with a refugee family for a few months, this is the opportunity for you! You will form a group of 4-8 members and then get matched with a refugee family to assist them in the resettlement process for 3-4 months.

Examples of tasks your group will help with include: finding clients a job, signing kids up for school, navigating the public transportation system, showing them around town, etc. There is no financial commitment.

An orientation is provided and we have a designated staff member who is available for guidance. This is a wonderful way to make an impact and many Community Welcome Teams end up staying in touch with their assigned family for years.

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About Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay

Location:

2484 Shattuck Ave., Suite 210, Berkeley, CA 94702, and 2151 Salvio St, Suite 350,, Concord, CA 94520, US

Mission Statement

Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay (JFCS East Bay) is a community-based, direct social and human services organization that serves and supports Alameda and Contra Costa County residents of all ages, races, and religions. Guided by Jewish values and in collaboration with the diverse communities we serve, JFCS East Bay contributes to the resilience of communities, families, and individuals through advocacy and comprehensive support services at every stage of life.

Description

JFCS East Bay is one of two refugee resettlement agencies in the East Bay. We have deep expertise in resettling LGBTQ+ refugees with Refugee Services.

We pair our resettlement work with Immigration Legal Services to offer comprehensive support for self-sufficiency and family reunification.

In addition, our Children, Youth & Families team attends to the mental health needs of young children and their families.

Our Older Adults and Aging Services team ensures that older adults-and their caregivers-are supported to live with decency and respect.

While our mission has broadened to serve the whole community, based on our value of being responsible for one another, we are committed to a set of services specifically for the Jewish community.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Immigrants & Refugees
Community, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

2151 Salvio StreetSuite 350Concord, CA 94520

(37.977894,-122.03439)
 

DATE POSTED

November 14, 2024

SKILLS

  • People Skills

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups
  • Private Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 3-6 months
  • This opportunity is ideal for a group of people who already know each other and would like to volunteer together, for example a church group, sports team, or book club.

Private Group Details

  • Group Size Range 5 - 10
  • Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park) or at organization location(s)
  • No Donation

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