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Position Description: Work with resettlement staff on initial reception services to clients. When refugees arrive in the U.S., the Resettlement and Placement team arranges housing and provides assistance in applying for public benefits and services, orientation to the community, and other services as needed.

Some responsibilities include:

• Assist casework staff with reception services to clients, including setting up apartments for new arrivals; assisting clients with an application for Social Security and state ID cards; teaching clients how to cash checks and use public transportation; accompanying clients to medical appointments, grocery shopping, and school enrollment.
• Support clients with housing transitions, challenges, and crises, including landlord mediation and emergency financial assistance.
• Assist with file maintenance by updating case management systems, reporting databases, and physical files; maintain confidentiality of information; and
• Perform reception duties such as greeting visitors to the office and connecting them to appropriate staff.

Skills/Qualifications:

• All skill levels encouraged to apply. Most activities require a vehicle and valid driver's license. This is an excellent opportunity for college students, recent graduates, or individuals interested in building concrete experience in case management services for refugee populations with a reputable organization. We encourage students who are working towards or have completed an associates or undergraduate degree in nursing, social work, administration.

Time Commitment:

• Volunteers can be put on an on-call list or maintain a regular schedule. ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ asks for a minimum commitment of 4-6 months of volunteering, with at least 5 hours per week.
• Volunteer opportunities are typically during business hours-M-F 9:00-5

If interested, please submit a

For further inquiries, please call 316-351-5495 or email [email protected].

Working with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡: Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or persecution. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ leads the way from harm to home.     

̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ serves refugees and other migrants in Wichita through extensive programming. Volunteers are the backbone of what we do; without you, the important role we play in helping people rebuild their lives would not be possible.Volunteers can be assured that we will the support and guidance you need to be successful.