First Friends Community SupportNorth Carolina African Services Coalition (NCASC) • Greensboro, NC, United States

First Friends Community Support

North Carolina African Services Coalition (NCASC) • Greensboro, NC, United States

18 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Schedule sessions that are convenient to both you and your new friend that is as consistent from week to week as possible

?Provide support for the family as they learn about and adjust to their new language, culture and environment

?Help with appointments and social services (if your schedule allows)

Provide encouragement and support when needed

?Introduce the family to their new community go to community events, connect to additional resources, help them to link with their own community organizations

?Answer questions and suggest solutions when you can

As a First Friend, not only can you guide the refugee through these new experiences, but you can also provide encouragement and relief from this stress.

?Assess clients occasionally (English conversations, reading mail or newspapers, etc.). Reaffirm if necessary.

?Consult your Volunteer Coordinator contact with any questions or for assistance with reported or observed difficulties- many absences or cancellations, resistance to teaching, etc.

Volunteers can spend as much times with their refugee families as they desire

More possible activities do do with families :

I spy (to learn colors and names for objects)
Driving lessons (for those families who have their own car, however no permit)
Going to thrift stores (especially for pregnant mothers)
Share culture and food
Watch movies / TV in English

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