Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Dallas

Volunteer: UT Southwestern Medical Student Volunteers

This opportunity is for UT Southwestern Medical Students working with Refugee Services.

Please use your UT Southwestern Email address when creating an account. 

Students will receive next steps of booking a meet & greet with volunteers staff and online trainings (3 courses totaling 1.5 hours) through email. 


Program: Refugee Resettlement Services

This opportunity is for UT Southwestern Medical Students working with Refugee Services.

Please use your UT Southwestern Email address when creating an account. 

Students will receive next steps of booking a meet & greet with volunteers staff and online trainings (3 courses totaling 1.5 hours) through email. 


Program: Refugee Resettlement Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 75247

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Mentor- Refugee Families

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)


Volunteer Onboarding Process

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete our onboarding process, which includes:
✔ Background check
✔ Online abuse awareness trainings
✔ Reference checks
✔ Interview with staff

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and you will receive an email confirmation. A volunteer team member will follow up with additional details!

Program: Refugee Resettlement Services

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)


Volunteer Onboarding Process

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete our onboarding process, which includes:
✔ Background check
✔ Online abuse awareness trainings
✔ Reference checks
✔ Interview with staff

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and you will receive an email confirmation. A volunteer team member will follow up with additional details!

Program: Refugee Resettlement Services

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Flexible

Zip Code: 75247

Allow Groups: No