What is a Refugee?
A refugee is an individual who has a well-founded fear of persecution due to race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group, or political opinion, who has fled their country of origin and cannot safely return. In the context of the United States, all refugees arriving here have been vetted and approved prior to arrival in the country.
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Resettlement Volunteering
Donate Household Supplies & Furniture
Volunteer Opportunities
Housing Set-Up
1-2 Weeks Before Arrival
- Help Secure Housing
- Light Cleaning
- Assist with move-in and set-up
Organize & Collect Donations
Now Until Arrival
- Collecting and Organizing Apartment Furnishings
- Assist in organizing delivery or pick-up of large items
- Transfer donations to storage unit
Welcome Family
Day of Arrival
- Greet Family at the Airport
- Provide Transportation to New Home
- Provide Orientation of Apartment
- Provide Culturally Appropriate Ready-to-Eat Meal
Provide Transportation
Up to 3 Months Post-Arrival or until other transportation has been secured
- Provide Transportation to Required Meetings
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Assistance in navigating public transportation
Provide Mentoring
Up to 1 Year Post Arrival
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Assist with learning/improving English or help
enroll in classes
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Assist with enrolling children in school
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Assist in development of job skills and job
search
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Mentoring in life skills such as banking, bill
paying, etc.
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