ESL Tutor
6-month commitment / once per week
Provide one-to-one English language instruction and cross-cultural orientation in an on-site tutoring room or at an off-site community location. To volunteer as a
tutor you must be at least 18 years old and fluent in English.
Citizenship Tutor
6-month commitment / once per week
Provide instruction based on U.S. History and Civics to help students prepare for the United States citizenship exam. To volunteer as a citizenship tutor you must
be at least 18 years old and fluent in English.
Interpreter/Translator
Commitment: As needed.
Assist staff, volunteers, and clients to effectively communicate with one another. Contacting and meeting with prospective clients to assist with intake,
calling past clients to gather information regarding their experience and satisfaction with the program, or calling current clients when
requested. Translation of simple documents as requested.
Refugee Support
6 - 12 month commitment / once per week
Welcome and accompany our new refugee neighbors as they rebuild their lives in the local community. Volunteers walk alongside newcomers as they navigate a variety of
steps towards independence during their first months in the United States. Specific tasks will vary from week to week and could include providing transportation to appointments,
supporting employment placement, securing and setting-up housing, enrolling children in school, registering for benefits, collecting household items, and more. All efforts
conducted by refugee support volunteers are centered on a commitment to enduring friendships among neighbors.