Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Dallas

 

 

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity with Catholic principles that empowers women's values? Mater Maria may be the place for you! We invite you to join us and share your time, talent, skills, and spirit to support our mission of Life and Love.

Inspire and empower refugee and immigrant youth through education!

As a volunteer tutor, you’ll play a vital role in helping young learners build confidence in English, improve academic skills, and adjust to a new educational system. By offering patience, guidance, and encouragement, you can make a lasting impact on a student’s future. Whether it’s through one-on-one tutoring or group learning, your support will help bridge gaps in education and open doors to new opportunities.

With just 2-4 hours per week, you can provide virtual tutoring from the comfort of your home while making a meaningful difference in a student’s life.

What You'll Do Provide academic support in English, reading, and writing. Encourage language development through engaging conversations and activities. Create a supportive learning environment tailored to the student’s needs. Offer mentorship and guidance to build confidence and independence. Collaborate with foster parents and IFC program staff to ensure student progress. Track student achievements and submit monthly progress reports.
Why Volunteer? Make a lasting impact by empowering refugee and immigrant youth through education. Flexible commitment Gain experience in tutoring, mentoring, and cross-cultural education. What You Need: General knowledge of school subjects. Patience, compassion, and creativity to engage youth with limited English proficiency. Commitment to 2-4 hours per week of tutoring. Strong communication skills to collaborate with foster parents and IFC staff. Minimum of 60 college credit hours required- must submit proof Volunteer Requirements

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete our onboarding process, which includes:

Background check with FBI fingerprinting Online abuse awareness trainings Reference checks Interview with staff

Additionally, this program requires specialized training before starting your volunteer role, including:

DFPS Reporting Abuse Training (online) DFPS Trauma-Informed Care Training (online)Ready to Make a Difference?

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and a volunteer team member will reach out to you with the next steps. You’ll also receive a confirmation email confirming your response!

Empower newly arrived refugees on their journey to self-sufficiency!
Catholic Charities Dallas’ Refugee Services provides compassionate support and essential resources to refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, and Cuban/Haitian entrants. As a Refugee Mentor, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals and families navigate life in the U.S., fostering confidence, independence, and community connection.

What You'll Do Build a supportive and positive relationship with a refugee client and/or family. Meet weekly (1-hour sessions) or as agreed upon to provide mentorship. Maintain clear communication with the refugee family and assigned CCD staff member. Help clients access resources based on their expressed needs, such as: Cultural orientation and adjusting to American customs. Public transportation guidance (e.g., using buses and trains). Understanding the U.S. education system, including parent-teacher conferences and school advocacy. Basic life skills training, such as: Grocery shopping Checking and understanding mail Doing laundry Paying rent and bills Why Volunteer? Make a direct, life-changing impact on a refugee’s journey to self-sufficiency. Gain meaningful cross-cultural experience while fostering inclusion and community integration. Help families adjust to a new home and provide them with tools for success. What You Need

A successful mentor is someone who is:

Reliable and committed to meeting weekly with their mentee. Empathetic, supportive, and patient in guiding refugee families. Respectful of individual differences and diverse cultural backgrounds. Flexible and adaptable to the mentee’s needs and goals. Willing to follow all program policies and procedures.Location and Schedule Location: Varies based on mentor-mentee pairing Schedule: Weekly 1-hour meetings (flexible based on availability) Ready to Make a Difference?

Click “Respond” and complete the required forms. When you’re done, remember to click “Respond” again—that’s what confirms your spot. New volunteers will also receive an orientation link from Learner Mobile. Once all requirements are processed, staff will connect with you directly and provide next steps.