- Be a family mentor
- You can "adopt" and work one-on-one with a newly arrived refugee family to help them adjust to their new lives in the United States. This may include English conversation practice, discussions of cultural differences, city orientation and other things involved in getting to know the new community. Family mentors volunteer for at least 2 hours a week, for a period of at least 3 months.
- ESL Assistant
- Our English as a Second Language (ESL) Program helps newly arrived refugees learn English so that they can secure early employment and perform the daily tasks necessary for their family's well-being. Volunteers assist our teachers to teach ESL. The adult ESL classes take place from 9-11 am and 11:30-1:30 pm Monday through Thursday. We also have Vocational English classes that target on vocabulary and contexts critical to finding employment and succeeding in the workplace. These take place Monday through Thursday 11:30 to 1:30 pm and Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 pm A commitment of 2-3 hours a week is required.
- First Things First Assistant
- IRC's First Things First Program is a woman's literacy class that provides English instruction to refugee mothers while providing educational childcare. We need volunteers to help care for the children and also to help their mothers learn. The classes are held from 9 to 11:30 am, Monday through Thursday. A commitment of 2-3 hours a week is required.
- Help out at the Resettlement Shop
- Spend a few hours working in this thrift-shop environment helping refugees choose clothing and house wares appropriate for their new homes. You can also help with the presentation of the shop to make it a welcoming place for refugee clients and community donors. The shop is open from 10 am to noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Volunteers are needed off hours as well.
- Teach in the Computer Lab
- IRC needs volunteers to help clients utilize computer equipment and to provide them with necessary guidance. Computer lab monitors will help refugee clients learn how to navigate the Internet, set up email accounts, improve their typing skills, create resumes, and learn basic functions of MS Office. The computer lab is open from 9 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday. A commitment of 2-3 hours a week is required.
- Tutor refugee youth
- IRC's After School Program is designed for refugee and American students in grades 7 to 12. The program provides academic assistance, helps youth transition into their new homes and schools, and builds leadership skills. Volunteers provide homework help, mentoring, and support for students. The program takes place every school day between 3:00 and 5:00 pm at two locations: Clarkston High School and the International Student Center, and also during the summer.
For more information, please contact 678.636.8928 of VolunteerATL@Rescue.org
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