JFCS Refugee & Immigrant Services
**If you are interested in volunteering, please click the "Fill in an Application" button to the right**
For questions about any of these programs, email Refugee & Immigrant Volunteer Coordinator Andrew Van Treeck
In-Home Mentor
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Support an individual or family to help them learn English and daily living skills
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Have fun together and introduce them to the city of Pittsburgh
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Work with adults, young adults entering the workforce, or high needs clients
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Weekly visits to the client's home of 1-2 hours for at least six months
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Attend mandatory training & orientation session, and provide clearances
After School Mentor
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Work with school-age English learners to complete homework and learn English while having fun
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Support K-8 and high school youth
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Minimum commitment of three sessions per month for one semester
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Held in Crafton Heights
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Attend mandatory training & orientation session in January or September, and provide clearances
Family Fun Events
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Organize a party or outing to a Pittsburgh cultural institution (e.g. the Science Center, Andy Warhol Museum, etc.)
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Work in tandem with JFCS staff, including planning meetings
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Provide funding for event, supplies, and staff time
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Provide clearances
Appointment Partner
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Help refugees travel to and from appointments (e.g. doctor, welfare, DMV, etc.)
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Be a driver or ride the bus with the client
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Appointments occur 9 am - 5 pm on weekdays, and take about 2-4 hours total
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Minimum 3 appointments per month
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Receive training from caseworker, including shadowing, and provide clearances
Cultural Orientation Mentor
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Present about aspects of American culture in small group or one-on-one settings using interpretation (e.g. finances & banking, housing, employment, etc.)
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Provide at least two presentations per month
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Receive training from caseworker, including shadowing, and provide clearances