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9 people are interested
Community Mentor
ORGANIZATION: Asylee Women Enterprise
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9 people are interested
AWE's mission is to support. asylum seekers, foreign-born trafficking survivors, and other forced migrants as they navigate the immigration legal process, heal from past trauma, and rebuild their lives in Maryland. Our Community Mentors are matched with specific clients to help them acheive their community integration goals. This may include socialization, cultural acclimation, or English practice. As a mentor, you will p lan and take part in activities and outings to help your mentee feel more at home in Baltimore. The time commitment is one 2 hour training followed by biweekly 2 hour meetings with your mentee on your schedule. Mentorships last six months.
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About Asylee Women Enterprise
Location:
4500 Frankford Ave., Baltimore, MD 21206, US
Mission Statement
AWE journeys with asylum seekers, foreign-born trafficking survivors, and other forced migrants as they navigate the immigration legal process, begin to heal from past trauma, and rebuild their lives in Baltimore.
Description
AWE offers holistic and client-centered services under one roof. AWE's unique model emphasizes community and provides a space for forced migrants to learn, share, and support one another.
Our services include:
- Intensive Case Management that is trauma-informed and supports clients access the resources they need to be safe, stable, and self-sufficient
- Benefits Assistance
- Immigration legal services
- Health and Wellness activities through physical and mental health referrals and services through community partnerships
- Material Support through our food pantry, diaper bank, and clothing, toiletry, and other donations
- Community Connection through a range of classes, workshops, and events
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Community,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
4500 Frankford Ave.Baltimore, MD 21206
(39.33566 ,-76.54834 )
DATE POSTED
August 15, 2024
SKILLS
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- One 2 hour evening training followed by meetings/activities every two weeks for six months, on your schedule.