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Mentor a Young Adult Refugee
ORGANIZATION: RefugeeOne
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Want to help young adult refugees thrive? In the last year, RefugeeOne has welcomed over 700 refugees from all over the world to Chicago - and we need your support to help them adjust to life in their new home!
Volunteers in our In-Home Young Adult Mentorship program will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived refugee (15-24) to be a friend and role model as they transition to life in Chicago. Mentors help with a range of things, including:
- Working towards education and career goals
- Attending workshops and social events together
- Practicing English
- Sharing culture and hobbies
- ...and more!
Most importantly, you'll serve as a resource and guide to a newcomer.
Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Volunteer Coordinator Cate at volunteer@refugeeone.org!
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About RefugeeOne
Location:
6008 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60659, US
Mission Statement
RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.
Description
Every year, RefugeeOne serves more than 2,500 refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants of all ages, ethnic groups, faiths, and backgrounds. Our primary focus is to assist these resilient individuals in becoming independent, self-supporting members of their new Chicagoland community. We provide holistic services (housing support, English language training, mental health care, employment coaching, youth programs, dental care, and more - at no cost to program participants!) to help newcomers build flourishing lives in Chicago.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Education & Literacy,
Immigrants & Refugees
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Rogers Park, West Ridge, IL 60659
(41.99092 ,-87.702484 )
DATE POSTED
November 11, 2024
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 6 months
- Ability to regularly commute to Chicago's far north-side neighborhoods (West Ridge, Rogers Park) to meet mentee in their home