Volunteer: Become a Refugee Youth Mentor with USCRIWhat is USCRI?: We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one"). Project Description: Refugee Youth Mentors: We are currently looking for mentors for our Making A Connection (MAC) refugee youth mentoring program. This program matches community members with refugee youth ages 15-24 to help them achieve social and educational/vocational goals. We are seeking dedicated adults to serve as a positive role model for their mentee. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org Please respond here to this need to keep track of your hours Agency: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants What is USCRI?: We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one"). Project Description: Refugee Youth Mentors: We are currently looking for mentors for our Making A Connection (MAC) refugee youth mentoring program. This program matches community members with refugee youth ages 15-24 to help them achieve social and educational/vocational goals. We are seeking dedicated adults to serve as a positive role model for their mentee. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org Please respond here to this need to keep track of your hours Agency: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 12207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ESL Geek Squad with USCRIWhat is USCRI? We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one"). Project Description:ESL Geek Squad: We are looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help newly arrived refugees navigate the world of remote work. Volunteers will teach clients how to effectively use technology platforms and help them troubleshoot tech issues for work and school, helping with Zoom and other programs. If you’re good with technology and interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org
Please respond to this need to keep track of your volunteer hours
Agency: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants What is USCRI? We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one"). Project Description:ESL Geek Squad: We are looking for tech-savvy volunteers to help newly arrived refugees navigate the world of remote work. Volunteers will teach clients how to effectively use technology platforms and help them troubleshoot tech issues for work and school, helping with Zoom and other programs. If you’re good with technology and interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org
Please respond to this need to keep track of your volunteer hours
Agency: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 12207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Become a Family Refugee Mentor with USCRIWhat is USCRI?: We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one"). Project Description: Refugee Family Mentor: We are looking for people to serve as family mentors for newly arrived refugee families. Family mentors help with everyday activities such as transportation, shopping and English language practice. Mentors act as an important resource to families that need assistance navigating their new life in the US. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org Please respond to this need to keep track of your volunteer hours
Agency: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants What is USCRI?: We believe that our American character is based on fundamental values that embrace the newcomer with equal rights and equal opportunity. In return, America prospers—built by those who have placed their bets on the idea of America, e pluribus unum ("from many, one"). Project Description: Refugee Family Mentor: We are looking for people to serve as family mentors for newly arrived refugee families. Family mentors help with everyday activities such as transportation, shopping and English language practice. Mentors act as an important resource to families that need assistance navigating their new life in the US. If you’re interested in helping, please contact Jillian at jhanlin@uscrimail.org Please respond to this need to keep track of your volunteer hours
Agency: U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 12207 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Be an Advocate for Albany Can Code!What is Albany Cam Code? AlbanyCanCode was established in the summer of 2016 to serve two key stakeholder groups: local employers of software and IT professionals, and local folks who have the aptitude to work in software but lack local options for training. Our initial 12-week course in Front End Web Development attracted more than 80 applicants. A majority of the ten final students were income-qualified for a full grant of the $1,500 tuition. Following course completion in late January 2017, nearly half of our students have now been hired or are in the process of interviewing for internships at area software employers Project Description: Become an advocate for Albany Can Code by taking a moment to browse our website and social media channels. Share a post on your personal social media about the work we do and reach out to us about more exciting opportunities! Our website is: Albany Can Code Please respond to this need to track your volunteer hours as you learn more about what we do!
Agency: Albany Can Code What is Albany Cam Code? AlbanyCanCode was established in the summer of 2016 to serve two key stakeholder groups: local employers of software and IT professionals, and local folks who have the aptitude to work in software but lack local options for training. Our initial 12-week course in Front End Web Development attracted more than 80 applicants. A majority of the ten final students were income-qualified for a full grant of the $1,500 tuition. Following course completion in late January 2017, nearly half of our students have now been hired or are in the process of interviewing for internships at area software employers Project Description: Become an advocate for Albany Can Code by taking a moment to browse our website and social media channels. Share a post on your personal social media about the work we do and reach out to us about more exciting opportunities! Our website is: Albany Can Code Please respond to this need to track your volunteer hours as you learn more about what we do!
Agency: Albany Can Code Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 12180 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Be an Advocate for Veterans & Community Housing CoalitionWhat is Veterans & Community Housing Coalition?: To provide housing and support services to all homeless military veterans and their families and to advocate on behalf of all military veterans and their families and to provide housing opportunities for low income households. Project Description: Please take a moment to learn about our agency by taking a moment to browse our website and social media. We encourage you to share a post to your personal social media about what you have learned by browsing our site. You may visit our website at: Veterans and Community Housing Coalition Site Please respond to this need to track your volunteer hours Agency: Veterans & Community Housing Coalition What is Veterans & Community Housing Coalition?: To provide housing and support services to all homeless military veterans and their families and to advocate on behalf of all military veterans and their families and to provide housing opportunities for low income households. Project Description: Please take a moment to learn about our agency by taking a moment to browse our website and social media. We encourage you to share a post to your personal social media about what you have learned by browsing our site. You may visit our website at: Veterans and Community Housing Coalition Site Please respond to this need to track your volunteer hours Agency: Veterans & Community Housing Coalition Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 12020 Allow Groups: No |