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Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries, volunteers are
some of our most important assets. We rely on volunteers to help
us serve refugees and immigrants in Chicago. Without the day-to-day
involvement of volunteers, IRIM could not begin to provide
the quality and breadth of services we do today. So, whether you
are interested in giving a helping hand occasionally, on a permanent
basis, or with a group, IRIM strives to provide the most
enriching experience possible—for both volunteers and for
those they serve.
What kind of volunteer
positions are available with IRIM?
Volunteers are needed to assist in tutoring, mentoring, childcare,
citizenship, refugee advocacy, youth programs and office support.
If you feel you have special
skills to offer, we will work with you to place you in the most
fitting volunteer position.
Would you like to volunteer with IRIM?
Qualifications for volunteering with our agency include:
• cross-cultural sensitivity
• patience and flexibility working with non-native English
speakers
• dedication and commitment to the position and the person
or people you are working with
• an open mind and a desire to learn and experience new
things
What if I've never tutored, mentored, or taught citizenship before?
Each volunteer will be asked to participate in a training to learn
more about our organization and working with refugees, as well
as some of the basic skills needed for working in various programs.
The Volunteer Coordinator and the Director of the program you
are interested in will notify you of the next training.
Where are programs located in Chicago?
IRIM offers programs and services in many different neighborhoods
around Chicago—from our Uptown office at Broadway and Lawrence,
to Niles, Skokie, and Albany Park. Our Volunteer Coordinator will
help you find a volunteer position in your area.
If you are interested in any of the
positions, please complete a volunteer application and send via
email to volunteer@irim.org
or via post to:
Interfaith Refugee and Immigration Ministries
4753 N. Broadway, Suite 401
Chicago, IL 60640
To download the application form, please click here: Volunteer Application
For more information about volunteering at IRIM, please contact:
Theresa Burridge
Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (773) 989-5647
Fax: (773) 989-0484
E-mail: volunteer@irim.org
For additional reading:
Summer 2006 Volunteer Newsletter
Spring 2006 Volunteer Newsletter
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