Loaves and Fishes Volunteer
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This is the generic Loaves and Fishes Volunteer placement portal.
Contact Person: Tina Bearden
Contact Phone: (540) 252-4320
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Naturalization Workshop Non-Attorney Volunteer - Fridays, Saturdays
Help eligible immigrants apply to become citizens! No foreign language skills or legal background required. This day-long workshop will walk applicants through the process of filling out the naturalization application. A few different opportunities are available for our non-attorney volunteers, from registering all incoming attendees, to working one-on-one with attendees to fill their applications, to helping staff direct and track all attendees. This is a great opportunity for law students and paralegals. Mandatory training for first-time volunteers is provided at the first workshop attended. *Volunteers must be 18 and older*Click the link below to sign up to join our email distribution list. You will receive an email a few weeks out from each workshop with a call for volunteers, to which you can RSVP at that time if you'd like to attend.
Contact Person: Workshop Coordinator
Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805
Front Desk Receptionist for Senior Center
We are seeking friendly, patient, and outgoing individuals that like doing light administrative work to be our Front Desk Receptionist! You will greet seniors and help them check-in for the day, while also recording activity stats and picking up phone calls. You will also be fielding calls from people looking for assistance in senior and non-senior services, so customer service skills is a must. Quarterly, assist with outreach for events and check ups with seniors. Please contact Maria Mellor for more info.o Requirements;Comfortable spending time with seniors, Friendly, self-reliant, adaptable, and patiento This opportunity is available for anyone, preferably 18+, Monday through Friday between 8:30-1:30o Training must be completed prior to volunteering: APS training, front desk trainingo Background check will be completed upon registering for all.
Contact Person: Maria Mellor
Contact Phone: (703) 751-2766
Tutor Refugee Youth - Across the Diocese
VA Refugee Student Achievement Project needs your help!As a VRSAP tutor, you can make a difference in a child's life while changing yours in the process. Spend time with our newly arrived families and support children to help them thrive in our schools. If you would like to be a part of a life-changing program, please click the blue 'sign up' button for the application. The Volunteer Manager will then schedule a time to go over our onboarding process and more information about this program. This volunteer opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection trainingVIRTUS training
Contact Person: Lea Ann Gross
Contact Phone: (703) 851-6388
ESOL Teachers-Manassas
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held in Manassas on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30-9:30pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30am and 7:30-9:30pm. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Phone: (571) 208-1572
Community Outreach Internship - MRS
Seeking Internships for the Fall and Spring Semester of 2022 and 2023 to help Newcomer families and increase community awareness about refugee needs within the community. Work alongside the Community Engagement Specialist with day-to-day operations for fundraisers, social work, international studies, and many more.Please submit your Resume and cover letter and the Volunteer Manager will contact you for an interview. Submissions must be made no later than July 31st for Fall and October 31st for Spring of 2023.
Mentor Refugee Youth Across the Diocese
This life-changing youth program helps youngsters achieve their life dreams. Mentors Needed! MRS is dedicated to providing quality services in helping newly arrived families thrive in their new home country by providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict through immigration services, housing support, employment services, job readiness training, education, and other services.We need mentors to help in two areas:1. Job search support help migrants prepare for job interviews and placement through skill development, resume prep, interview skills, and job search strategies. Looking for one-to-one job coaches.2. Youth mentors or tutors help young adults (ages 15-24) with tutoring, college prep, navigating college and issues specific to the age group. Mentors should be aged 21 or older. Tutors can be high school aged or older with an adult present. This opportunity will require: Background check Privacy, child, and adult protection training VIRTUS Training Minimum age: 21
Weekday Warehouse Clerk
Food Drives are a great day to help support the warehouse in getting food in and out for those in need! Help us in receiving food donations by unloading, weighing and sorting food bags from our local parishes.
Contact Person: Ian Radel
Contact Phone: (703) 479-2971 x1701
ESOL Teachers- In-person or Virtual
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and trainings provided! Classes meet twice a week for 2-3 hours. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both days.Available locations:· Manassas (mornings and/or evenings)· Distance Education (online through zoom mornings and/or evenings). Sterling (evenings)· Falls Church (evenings)· West Springfield (evenings). Woodbridge (evenings)· Online Conversation Groups (1.5 hours a week in evenings)
Citizenship Teachers- In-person or Virtual
Help your neighbors become U.S. citizens! Citizenship preparation teachers are needed. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Classes meet twice a week for 2-3 hours. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both days a week. Sessions are typically three months long.Available locations:
Drivers Needed to help refugees - Across the Diocese
Drivers needed! MRS is dedicated to providing quality services in helping newly arrived families thrive in their new home country by providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict through employment services, job readiness training, adult education, and immigration services, US healthcare navigation, youth services, and many more state and federal programs. Help current staff assist and manage individuals' or families' social and emotional needs. Tasks may include drafting case studies, performing initial client assessments, and creating summaries and recommendations.Staff urgently need your help delivering baby supplies, papers requiring signatures, small items, furniture, and some clients to appointments. Our staff spends most of their time delivering supplies and is looking for help to free up time to provide direct support to our clients.May drive personal vehicle or agency vehicle. Driving authorization is required. A valid Driver's license and three years of driving history are necessary.This opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy, child, and adult protection trainingDMV Record ReviewVIRTUS TrainingMinimum age 25
Contact Person: Volunteer Manager
New Volunteers - Manassas
The Mother of Mercy Clinic provides free, quality healthcare to low-income individuals who are uninsured or under-insured. The clinics have ongoing needs for volunteers in a variety of roles: - Medical (physicians, specialists, nurses, pharmacists etc.) - Administrative (general office duties, volunteer coordination, front desk, etc.) - Interpreting (virtual and in-person) - Facility Maintenance All NEW volunteers must register here by clicking the sign-up link and setting up an account in Samaritan. A member of the onboarding team will contact you within a week and coordinate a time for a brief interview and go over the steps of the onboarding process (Zoom orientation, paperwork, and a background check). Background Checks: All Mother of Mercy Volunteers require a background check. To authorize a background check, after registering online, sign out and then re-sign in with your: · Samaritan Login "Log in" with the user ID and Password you just created · Once logged in, on the top right corner, click on "Dashboard" · Your dashboard will populate and a click on the box "Request Background Check" will start the process. · Follow the instructions, and you''ll be all set! Thank you for your interest in supporting the Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics!
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New Volunteers - Woodbridge
Loaves and Fishes Driver
This is the referral portal for the Loaves and Fishes weekday and weekend partner pickup drivers.
Refugee Career and Self Sufficiency Coach - Across the Diocese
Mentors Needed! MRS is dedicated to providing quality services in helping newly arrived families thrive in their new home country by providing relief, protection, and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict through immigration services, housing support, employment services, job readiness training, education, and other services.We need mentors to help in two areas:1. Job search support help migrants prepare for job interviews and placement through skill development, resume prep, interview skills, and job search strategies. Looking for one-to-one job coaches.This opportunity will require a Background check Privacy, child, and adult protection training VIRTUS Training Minimum age: 21
Bilingual Receptionist Volunteer - Hogar Legal
Help us reach out to immigrants around Northern Virginia by volunteering your time as a receptionist at our legal office! Assist with answering incoming calls, taking messages and providing outstanding customer service to all clients, visitors and staff. Bilingual in Spanish required. Availability for on call hours between Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM. Training covers:Background checkPrivacy Training
Contact Person: Vanessa Lopez
Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x1508
English for Workforce
Are you passionate about education and eager to make a lasting impact? We''re looking for dedicated volunteers to teach our English for Workforce classes, covering Computer Literacy, Childcare, and more!Class Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 PM and Tuesdays & Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 PM. Available both in-person & online! This program is designed for students who have been tested at the High Intermediate level, preparing them with English proficiency and essential soft skills for a professional environment in the USA. By volunteering, you'll help future professionals gain confidence, fluency, and career readiness.Join us in empowering students for success—your expertise and guidance can change lives! Sign up today to be a part of this rewarding opportunity.
Contact Person: Sadeka Haque
