Mentoring Refugee Immigrants
LOCATION
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallService hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Weekend
Available days/hours
very flexible schedule, if intern is able to make and keep appointments made in advance. Some sessions can be scheduled on evenings and weekends.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
Openness to new experiences and willingness to engage with individuals different from oneself. Ability to empathize. Good interpersonal skills. Patience. Ability to travel to the apartment complexes where recently arrived refugees are living.
CATEGORIES
AdultsArts/Culture
English as a Second Language
Hunger / Poverty
Mentoring
Public Relations
Refugees
Social Services
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Catholic Charities Community Services
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
Mentor a refugee immigrant through weekly visits to the refugee's home / apartment complex. Mentoring may include activities such as teaching English (ESL), how to navigate public transportation, use of home appliances and computer, familiarity with shopping and money, and cultural activities, etc. Orientation to Catholic Charities and 'Who is a Refugee?' / 'Refugee 101' presentation are required.
Population served
The refugee immigrant population of metropolitan Phoenix
Community need/impact
Recently arrived refugees need direct support and engagement from members of the community in order to successfully resettle and integrate into our community.
Strengthens and enriches our community by creating a positive experience with refugees living in our community and by assisting in their sucessful resettlement. Creates opportunities to learn understanding, tolerance and acceptance between the refugees and the community at large.
