Volunteer

Work one-on-one with a client to help them build their English language skills. The ideal volunteer will exude patience, have a schedule that allows for consistency, and be willing to befriend an individual or a family in need of language instruction. No previous teaching experience required; training and resource materials provided by CWS.

Welcome Teams are groups of friends and neighbors who join together to transform an empty apartment into a home. Teams consist of 5-10 people who assist with furnishing an apartment for a newly arriving family. Tasks may include collecting gently used furniture and household items, organizing the move-in team and arranging transportation for deliveries.

With multiple families arriving every month, CWS staff is looking for energetic volunteers who can assist us with moving donated furniture out of storage units and into newly rented apartments. Tasks may include transporting furniture items, assembling and arranging furniture, and organizing donations.

The greatest step toward success for each refugee family is securing employment. These mentors work with clients enrolled in the CARE program and assist with career advancement support. Mentors assist with tasks like resume preparation, offering professional mentorship in a certain field, connecting clients with useful professional networks, or practicing interview skills.

New arrivals have many appointments during their first few months in the U.S. These volunteers assist with driving clients to appointments, work, or other important locations
during regular business hours. Volunteers must be 21 years old and pass a CWS driving check.

Once arriving to Greensboro, many of our families spend time in temporary housing while their home set up is being completed. These volunteers will help with various needs on the day of arrival. This may include assisting case managers with picking up the family at the airport, delivering a hot
meal for the family to eat for dinner, or dropping off home supplies to the hotel or other temporary housing location.

Volunteers will pick up donated food and toiletry items from our local partners and deliver them to client’s homes on a weekly basis. Partnering agencies include the LDS Bishops’ Storehouse, Out of The Garden Project, and local church congregations.

The perfect opportunity for those who love to organize! These volunteers will help with sorting and arranging donations in our storage. Tasks may include labeling donations, testing electronic items and packing boxes for home set-ups.

Gather your volunteer group together to assemble Welcome Kits for refugee families! These kits include hygiene items and cleaning supplies and will support newcomers as they settle into their new homes.