Opportunity Details
Refugee Resettlement Volunteer (YONKERS)
The Refugee Resettlement Department of Catholic Charities Community Services provides assistance to refugees, asylees, SIVs, Cuban/Haitian entrants, certified victims of trafficking, and unaccompanied minors from many different backgrounds. The department offers case management, employment-based, and educational services that help clients feel secure in their new community.
To further help us with this goal, we are looking to bring on volunteers who are interested in assisting clients in the resettlement process through career mentorship, academic coaching, and community orientations. Volunteers are able to work with a diverse, multicultural staff and client population, gain insights into the challenges that refugees/asylees face, provide a service to the office that is integral in the resettlement process, and learn more about non-profit programming and management. We are currently looking for a Spanish-speaking volunteer to work with our Yonkers office staff. The position will be online for the foreseeable future since our office is closed due to Covid-19 guidelines.
Volunteer hours are flexible and normally take place during office hours, Monday through Friday, from 9 am to 5 pm. Hours/shifts can be flexible according to the volunteer's schedule and availability. We require a minimum commitment of 4 hours per week for a minimum of three months.
Potential Responsibilities:
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Career Mentorship: Assist in job applications and job searches
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Career Mentorship: Perform mock interviews and interview preparation
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Career Mentorship: Advise on career planning
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Academic Coaching: Homework help
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Academic Coaching: Practice English
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Academic Coaching: Discuss academic success strategies
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Community Orientation: Introduce community resources such as public transit, libraries, etc.
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Assist with other tasks as needed
Required Skills:
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Strong written and oral communication skills
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Excellent attention to detail
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Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Apps
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Flexible, patient, compassionate, and interested in working with a refugee/asylee population
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Spanish language skills
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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