Volunteer: Support a Refugee Family (5-8 People Required)As a community sponsor team, you’ll work alongside CIRA staff to help a refugee family thrive in their new home. This opportunity is more than just providing support- it's about building relationships and offering a true sense of community. Your team will make a profound impact by helping a family feel welcomed, supported, and empowered. Potential areas of support include: Setting up their home with essential furnishings and suppliesAccompanying the family to health appointmentsAssisting with education and ESL supportHelping with cultural adjustment and community connectionsOffering guidance in job searches and employment opportunitiesAttending meetings with the family's case manager-Minimum 6-month commitment -Must be 19 years or older -Background check required Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) As a community sponsor team, you’ll work alongside CIRA staff to help a refugee family thrive in their new home. This opportunity is more than just providing support- it's about building relationships and offering a true sense of community. Your team will make a profound impact by helping a family feel welcomed, supported, and empowered. Potential areas of support include: Setting up their home with essential furnishings and suppliesAccompanying the family to health appointmentsAssisting with education and ESL supportHelping with cultural adjustment and community connectionsOffering guidance in job searches and employment opportunitiesAttending meetings with the family's case manager-Minimum 6-month commitment -Must be 19 years or older -Background check required Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2027 Zip Code: 68105 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Become an ESL Conversation PartnerAs a conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugees through regular meetings in the comfort of their homes or within the community, fostering a supportive environment for effective language development. Volunteers will be paired with a client and together they will coordinate a weekly time and location for one-on-one meetings to practice English. -Minimum six-month commitment -Must be 19 years and older to participate -Background check required Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) As a conversation partner, you play a crucial role in facilitating language practice for refugees through regular meetings in the comfort of their homes or within the community, fostering a supportive environment for effective language development. Volunteers will be paired with a client and together they will coordinate a weekly time and location for one-on-one meetings to practice English. -Minimum six-month commitment -Must be 19 years and older to participate -Background check required Agency: CIRA (Center for Immigrant & Refugee Advancement) Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Jan 31, 2027 Zip Code: 68105 Allow Groups: No |