RefugeeOne

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Children & Youth
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Education & Literacy
Immigrants & Refugees
Women

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6008 N California AveChicago, IL 60659 United States

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Furnish an Apartment for a Refugee Family

Flexible Schedule | Chicago, IL 60640

RefugeeOne secures a family’s first apartment, but your team can turn it into a home! Form an Apartment Furnishing Team of 5-10 friends or family members, with one designated as the Team Lead. Please note: RefugeeOne does not have the capacity to match individual volunteers with other teammates. We find it’s best that teams organize themselves and commit together to the work it will take to prepare an apartment for a refugee family. Refugees arrive in Chicago with few personal belongings. As an apartment furnishing team, you will: Source items by gathering the full list of furniture and household goods (new or gently used when acceptable). Set-up the apartment 1-3 days before the family arrives by cleaning, moving in the items you collected, and stocking 2-3 weeks of culturally appropriate groceries from a provided list. Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Community Engagement Manager Kelli at cosponsor@refugeeone.org!

Date Posted: 2024-12-03
Tutor Refugee Youth at After-School Program

Flexible Schedule | Chicago, IL 60659

Want to help refugee youth succeed in school and excel socially? In the last year, RefugeeOne welcomed over 700 refugees from all over the world to Chicago - and we need your support to help refugee youth thrive! Volunteers with our After-School Program support dozens of school-aged (K-8th) refugee youth alongside RefugeeOne staff. Volunteers join our program - hosted at RefugeeOne's Main Office - one day per week to: Help students with homework Provide 1:1 English practice Facilitate activities and games Support staff in ensuring a safe environment After-School Program runs Monday - Friday, 4:00 - 6:30pm at RefugeeOne's Main Office. Volunteers are required to volunteer one day per week for a full semester (Sept-Dec or Jan-Jun). Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Volunteer Coordinator Cate at volunteer@refugeeone.org!

Date Posted: 2024-11-11
Mentor a Young Adult Refugee

Flexible Schedule | Rogers Park, West Ridge, IL 60659

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!

Date Posted: 2024-11-11
Tutor a Ukrainian Refugee

Flexible Schedule | Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

Want to help Ukrainian youth succeed in school? RefugeeOne has served nearly 6,000 Ukrainians seeking stability in Chicago in the past few years - and we need your support to help Ukrainian youth thrive! Volunteers in our In-Home Youth Tutoring program will be matched 1:1 with a recently arrived school-aged youth (5-14) to serve as a friend and role model. Tutors meet refugee students in their homes to: Provide academic tutoring Practice English Encourage healthy school habits Provide social support as they navigate life and school in Chicago Share culture and hobbies ...and more! No additional languages skills required, flexible scheduling to match your availability. Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Volunteer Coordinator Cate at volunteer@refugeeone.org!

Date Posted: 2024-11-11
Co-Sponsor a Refugee Family

Flexible Schedule | Chicago, IL 60659

Change their lives - and yours. Organize a group of 6-10 to commit to raising support for and mentoring a refugee family. Co-sponsor teams play a critical role in helping refugees thrive in their new home by: Raising financial support to cover initial expenses like rent, bills, and other basic needs Making a home by furnishing an apartment with furniture, household goods, and groceries Being a friend through 6 months of weekly mentorship meetings RefugeeOne will take care of official paperwork, schedule initial medical appointments, enroll refugees in public benefits, and enroll kids in school. We also have in-house programs for English classes, job search assistance, mental health care, and additional youth services. Your team will help a family navigate everyday life in Chicago, offer critical English language practice, and provide social support. Your friendship and financial support can ensure a warm welcome and a strong start to life in the U.S. Interested? Connect with us on VolunteerMatch or email Community Engagement Manager Kelli at cosponsor@refugeeone.org!

Date Posted: 2024-11-21

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RefugeeOne creates opportunity for refugees fleeing war, terror, and persecution to build new lives of safety, dignity, and self-reliance.

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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.

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by Cynthia A. from Chicago, IL (2015-09-11 19:19:07.0)

It's for a good cause and we need to provide help for the refugees that need assistance transitioning.

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