Volunteer: Scour Facebook Marketplace for Needed Items for Arriving Refugees!When a refugee client needs something that is not in our inventory of donated items, our Resource Team will reach out to people offering those items on Facebook Marketplace. While we have had decent success with this, it is very time consuming. We could use an extra set of eyes! This volunteer would work closely with staff to look for available items on Marketplace and make initial contact with potential donors. Staff will provide a list of high-priority items, as well as a script for reaching out to sellers. Staff will also coach the volunteer on our guidelines for what items we can and cannot accept. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this posting for more details!
As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Community Partner: Samaritas When a refugee client needs something that is not in our inventory of donated items, our Resource Team will reach out to people offering those items on Facebook Marketplace. While we have had decent success with this, it is very time consuming. We could use an extra set of eyes! This volunteer would work closely with staff to look for available items on Marketplace and make initial contact with potential donors. Staff will provide a list of high-priority items, as well as a script for reaching out to sellers. Staff will also coach the volunteer on our guidelines for what items we can and cannot accept. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please respond to this posting for more details!
As one of the largest refugee resettlement agencies in the state, Samaritas has resettled thousands of people from dozens of countries in Europe, Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Central and South America. Samaritas has been the Michigan affiliate of Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service since the 1950s. To support New Americans with a monetary donation, visit https://www.samaritas.org/About-Samaritas/Donate. Community Partner: Samaritas Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48083 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gift cards for Afghan refugeesSamaritas' Southeast Michigan Behavioral Health program has a grant working with refugee families from Afghanistan, called Family Strengthening Program for Afghan Families (FSI) - a home-visiting program that supports family well-being and communication for resettling Afghan families. Afghan families have experienced difficult times due to the war in Afghanistan, being separated from family members, and moving to a new country. This program aims to support Afghan families by strengthening their family relationships and sharing resources that they can use to assist with their adjustment. We are seeking donations of gift cards to give to families in order to recruit families to participate in the program as well as to reward families who have completed the program.
Community Partner: Samaritas Samaritas' Southeast Michigan Behavioral Health program has a grant working with refugee families from Afghanistan, called Family Strengthening Program for Afghan Families (FSI) - a home-visiting program that supports family well-being and communication for resettling Afghan families. Afghan families have experienced difficult times due to the war in Afghanistan, being separated from family members, and moving to a new country. This program aims to support Afghan families by strengthening their family relationships and sharing resources that they can use to assist with their adjustment. We are seeking donations of gift cards to give to families in order to recruit families to participate in the program as well as to reward families who have completed the program.
Community Partner: Samaritas Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 48214 Allow Groups: No |