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Volunteer Job Mentor - Manassas
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Support the Workforce Development program as Volunteer Job Mentor! The Volunteer Job Mentor will assist our students enrolled in our GED prepartation, child care, customer service, computer and career courses. The Volunteer Job Mentor will work one-on-one with clients to help them navigate the job search cycle by assiting with job applications, resumes, cover letters, and mock interviews.Must commit to 2 hours per week with a fixed schedule (preferred Monday's from 10AM-12PM or Monday's from 5:30- 7:30PM), plus an additional 2-3 hours per week with a flexible schedule for one-on-one mentoring (off location or remote work possible).For more informaton, contact Courtney Lord our Workforce Development & Curriculum Specialist at Clord@ccda.net
Contact Person: Courtney Lord
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ESOL Teachers - Dale City
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Woodbridge. Classes are held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Person: Volunteer Hogar
Contact Phone: (571) 208-1572
Citizenship Teachers - Falls Church
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interivew and test! Classes are held Mondays and Wednesdays from 7- 9 pm at St. James Catholic School. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!Classes at this location are held during the Fall and Winter semesters only.
Citizenship Teachers - Manassas
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interivew and test! Citizenship/Civics teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held Monday-Thursday at 6:00 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!Now recruiting for Winter semester!
Citizenship Teachers - Sterling
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship exam! Classes are held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
ESOL Teachers - Sterling
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Sterling. Classes are held at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Saturday ESOL Teachers - Manassas
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held Saturdays 10 am - 12 pm. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Phone: (571) 208-1572 x102
ESOL Teachers - Manassas
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Manassas. Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 am- 12pm and 6:30pm- 9:30pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!Now recruiting for Winter Semester!
ESOL Teachers - Woodbridge
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Woodbridge. Classes are held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Naturalization Workshop Attorney Volunteers - Friday, Saturdays
Help eligible immigrants apply to become citizens! No foreign language skills or immigration experience required. This day-long workshop will walk applicants through the process of filling out the naturalization application. Attorney volunteers conduct individual legal review of applicant's cases, and are required to sign both the N-400 application and a G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance. If you are unable to sign these forms, please request to volunteer as a non-attorney instead (link below). Mandatory training for first-time volunteers is provided at the first workshop attended. 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.Mark your calendars for these future workshops:Saturday, February 23 in ArlingtonFriday, March 22 in AlexandriaSaturday, May 11 in RestonFriday, June 7 in Manassas
Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x225
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.Mark your calendars for these future workshops:Saturday, February 23 in ArlingtonFriday, March 22 in AlexandriaSaturday, May 11 in RestonFriday, June 7 in Manassas
Law Student Intern - Alexandria
Hogar Immigrant Services' legal office seeks interns currently enrolled in law school. Interns will learn about a variety of immigration cases and will have the chance to draft documents, work with clients, research, and attend proceedings in immigration court. After submitting your volunteer application, please submit your resume, cover letter, and internship requirements to volunteer.hogar@ccda.net. You will be contacted by our supervising attorney for an interview.Now recruiting for the Summer Semester!Training covers:Background checkPrivacy Training
Contact Phone: (703) 594-9805 x225
Volunteer Office Assistant - Bilingual - Alexandria
Help us reach out to immigrants around Nothern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Legal Office serves clients with a variety of immigration legal services. Volunteer office assistants will help us place calls to clients in Spanish and English. The office assistant will also have the opportunity to assist with legal cases and learn more about the law. Must be bilingual English/Spanish, be able to pass a background check, and be available at least one half day per week during office hours in Alexandria. No legal experience needed.Training covers:Background CheckPrivacy Training
Volunteer Office Assistant - Bilingual - Manassas
Help us reach out to immigrants around Nothern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Education Office serves clients with intensive English and Citizenship classes. Volunteer office assistants will help us place calls to clients, organize files, and test students. Must be available at least one half day per week during office hours (8 am - 9 pm) in Manassas. No experience needed. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
Attorney Office Volunteer
Help us reach out to immigrants around Nothern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Legal Office serves clients with a variety of immigration legal services. Volunteer attorneys will assist with a variety of cases from naturalization to SIJS. Must be able to pass a background check, and be available at least one half day per week during office hours in Alexandria. Will be supervised by staff attorney.
Computer Teachers - Manassas
Help your neighbors earn a Northstar Digital Literacy Certificate and CEUs from NOVA community college! This basic computer class is for intermediate and advance English Language Learners who want to gain basic computer skills. the curriculum includes an introduction to the computer and computer parts, typing, Gmail and MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint). The ideal teacher will have some paid or volunarty teaching experience and demonstrate computer literacy. Classes will be held in our computer lab on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9AM- 12PM. Teachers must commit to teach one class per week. Classes begin on October 1st and enf on November 7th Interested in teaching with you friend or spouse? Teaching pairs are encouraged to apply!
ESOL Teachers - Alexandria
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Alexandria. Classes are held at Queen of Apostles Catholic Church on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7-9 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!Now recruting for Spring semester!
ESOL Teachers - Springfield
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Springfield. Classes are held at St. Bernadette Catholic Church on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Person: Arielle Reynoso
Interpretation and Translation Assistant
Help our refugee families adjust to life in the US! If you are fluent in English as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrini or other language, we may be able to use your skill in asssiting with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. This volunteer opportunity may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training.
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Employment Assistant
Help our refugees find employment. Coaches from the professions - medicine, engineering, accounting, law - are especially needed! Work alongside MRS employment specialists to help refugee familes become self-sufficient. Help with resumes, cover letters, online job applications, coach our clients one-on-one! These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training
Help our refugee families adjust to life in the US! If you are fluent in English as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrigna or other language, we may be able to use your skill in asssiting with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training
Citizenship Teachers - Alexandria P.M.
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interivew and test! Classes are held Monday and Wednesday from 7-9 pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!Now recuriting for Spring semester!
English Tutor and Mentor/Children - Manassas
Help our refugee families. Work with children and teens to increase their English language skills and help with other homework/school needs. Can also serve as a mentor to help youth experience events and opportunities in the local community. Make a difference.Training covers:VIRTUSCPS TrainingBackground CheckPrivacy training
VRSAP Assistant
VA Refugee Student Achievement Project needs your help! As the VRSAP Assistant, you will support our staff in: include:*Orienting and enrolling new families to their local schools; assisting with paperwork*Monitoring academic progress of students*Maintaining regular communication with schools and parents*Encouraging refugee parents to play an active role in their childrens education*Maintaining refugee student database to track participationThis volunteer opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training
Conversation Partner - Fredericksburg
Help us welcome refugees as they adjust to their new lives in the US. Some refugees have a basic knowledge of English, but need to build their confidence and conversation skills. Flexible hours. This volunteer position helps a Refugee navigate their local community. Make a difference to a person in need.Training covers:VIRTUSCPS TrainingBackground CheckPrivacy training
Donation Management- Fredericksburg
Help our refugee families feel welcomed! Utilize your organizational skills by sorting and organizing donated household items that are kept in storage units. Also, assistance needed to set-up client(s) new residences using the donated household items upon arrival. Work alongside our dedicated staff.Training covers:VIRTUSCPS TrainingBackground CheckPrivacy Training
Drivers - Fredericksburg
Help our refugee families transition into their new lives in the US. Experienced drivers needed using office vehicles to pick up donation(s) from the community at large. Also, drivers needed with transporting client(s) to various types of appointments (ie., ESL class, social security office, DSS, healthcare, etc.). Give back to the community and serve those in need.Training covers:Background CheckDMV Record Review
Help our refugees find employment. Resume helpers meet one-on-one with a refugee client to compose or revise a resume that can be usef or his/her current job search. Clients often need assistance filling out online job applications as well. Help someone in need.Training covers:Background CheckPrivacy training
Help our refugee families adjust to life in the US! If you are fluent in English as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Tigrigna or other language, we may be able to use your skill in asssiting with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. This volunteer opportunity may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection trainingTraining covers:VIRTUSCPS TrainingBackground CheckPrivacy Training
Office Assistant
Help refugees families adjust to life in the US! Our office operates 9 am to 5 pm Monday-Friday. There are many opportunities to help with clerical work or small projects that help with daily functional performance. Work with a team of dedicated staff.Training covers:Background CheckPrivacy Training
Companion for Older Refugees - Arlington
Help us support older refugees as they adjust to their new lives in the U.S. Some refugees have a basic knowledge of English, but need to build their confidence, conversation skills and comfort with navigating life in the U.S. Time commitment is flexible.
Companion for Older Refugees - Fredericksburg
Companion for Older Refugees - Manassas
Drivers- Arlington
Daytime drivers needed! While driving a client to a daytime appointment you have the opportunity to help the client feel welcome in the community. Help provide cultural orientation, talk about life in Northern Virginia, explain American holidays, practice mock job interviews, sing songs with the kids, etc while driving to appointments. Half-day commitment, once a week. May drive personal vehicle or agency vehicle. Driving authorization required. Valid Driver's License necessary.This opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection trainingDMV Record Review
Drivers- Manassas
Spring 2019 Internships - Arlington
Spend the semester with MRS learning about the refugee resettlement process in our communities. Supporting our staff, you will provide direct resettlement and employment services to families and help to welcome these new neighbors and move them towards self-sufficiency. Internships are unpaid, but we do assist students seeking college credit.This opportuny will require: VIRTUS CPS Training Background CheckPrivacy Training
Spring 2019 Internships - Fredericksburg
Spend the semester with MRS learning about the refugee resettlement process in our communities. Supporting our staff, you will provide direct resettlement and employment services to families and help to welcome these new neighbors and move them towards self-sufficiency.Training will cover: VIRTUS CPS Training Background CheckPrivacy Training
Spring 2019 Internships - Manassas
Conversation Partner - Arlington
Many of our clients are at-home moms who can be isolated and have difficulty accessing English classes. Female volunteer meets in client's home once a week for an hour or two during the day. Start with beginning English and help her feel comfortable in her new community. Many of thse clients live in the Alexandria City, Manassas, and Woodbridge areas. Prefer six-month commitment.This opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy trainingChild protection training
Conversation Partner - Manassas
Many of our clients are at-home moms who can be isolated and have difficulty accessing English classes. Female volunteer meets in client's home once a week for an hour or two during the day. Start with beginning English and help her feel comfortable in her new community. Prefer six-month commitment.This opportunity will require:Background CheckFingerprintingPrivacy Training
Donation Management- Arlington
We often need to organize our donations and make them ready to distribute to our refugee clients. If you can only help every now and then, this might be the position for you! And groups could get together for a morning or afternoon of sorting and organizing. We also need strong backs to help with pickup of donated furniture and need someone on an occasional Saturday morning in our Manassas warehouse. Schedules are based on your availability. These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy training
Donation Management- Manassas
We often need to organize our donations and make them ready to distribute to our refugee clients. If you can only help every now and then, this might be the position for you!We also need strong backs to help with picking up of donated furniture. Schedules are based on your availability. These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy training
Special Events Volunteer
Periodically, MRS plans fun events for our refugee familes requiring assistance with planning and implementation. Opportunities could include chaperoning at a pro-soccer game, a field trip to a country farm, our end-of-the-year student banquet, or the annual celebration of World Refugee Day. These events require only a short-term commitment. Check to see what is coming up soon! These volunteer opportunities may require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection training
Citizenship Teachers - Springfield
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship exam! Classes are held at St. Bernadette School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-9:30pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week but must commit to the entire semester. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training will be provided!
2.0: VRSAP Tutor/Mentor/Trainer - Mary Washington
This opportunity will require: Child Protective Services trainingCleared driving record (if driving clients)
GED Intructors - Manassas
Help your immigrant and refugee neighbors earn their GEDs! Math and English GED instructors are needed in Manassas. Classes will be held on Monday's and Wednesday's from 9AM- 12PM and in the evenings from 6:30PM-9:30PM. The class will begin on Monday, August 29th and end on Wednesday, November 7th. The ideal candidate will have some background in teaching (volunteer or paid) and commit to one class per week for the whole semester. You will recieve ample curriculum, resources, training, professional development, and additional support from Hogar staff thoughout the semester. Do you know someone who would want to teach as well? Co-teachers are strongly encouraged to apply! Must be able to attend mandatory training on August 18th. Please contact Courtney at Clord@ccda.net or 571-208-1572 x102 for more information!
Citizenship Teachers - Vienna
Help your neighbors study for and pass their citizenship interview and test! Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-8:00pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! For more information about the St. Mark Citizenship program, please contact the St. Mark Volunteer Coordinator, StMarksESL@gmail.com or call 703- 980- 9380. Please do not complete the online application. Thank you for your interest.
Contact Person: St. Mark
Contact Phone: (703) 980-9380
ESOL Teachers - Vienna
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Vienna.Classes are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8pm- 9:30pm. Teachers are only asked to teach one class period per week. We encourage teaching in pairs for those who to teacher with a friend or spose. No experience or foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! For more information and about the St. Mark ESOL program, please contact the St. Mark Volunteer Coordinator- StMarksESL@gmail.com or call 703- 980- 9380. Please do not complete the online application. Thank you for your interest.
