At the refugee resettlement agency I work for the main goals are to assist the refugee in achieving economic self-sufficiency within the shortest time possible (usually within 8 months) and to facilitate the social integration and full participation of refugees into the local community. We achieve this through cultural and community orientation classes, English classes, case management services, employment services, health assessment and referral, and interpretation service.
Case management is very in depth and involves a family action plan, teaching life and problem solving skills, making medical appointments, home visits, school enrollment for children, enrollment of adult clients into English and Job Readiness classes, budgeting, and so much more.
Our agency depends heavily on a broad base of volunteers to help achieve these goals. Volunteers are utilized to help with English tutoring, transportation to appointments, donation pick ups, apartment set up for new arrivals, admin support, fundraising, and job coaching.
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