Refugee Resettlement with WMSUMC

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Volunteers and helpers of many kinds are needed for Afghan refugee resettlement. Please fill out this form to let us know how you would like to be involved! West Market will be working with the African Services Coalition (ASC). With any questions, contact Debbie Taylor at debbie@westmarketchurch.org.

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Read the list below to find many options for ways to get involved. Check all that apply! By checking a box, you agree to be on the list of folks we reach out to for particular things when needs arise.

Donations: Donated money will go towards rent or utility help or any other needs not covered as the refugees get settled in Greensboro. Send a check to WMSUMC P.O. Box 870, Greensboro NC, 27402 and please put "Refugee Resettlement" on the memo line. Thank you!

Rental property needed: If you have rental property, or know of someone who does, please let us know. We are not asking for free housing and will pay rent for a 2 bedroom apartment.

Finance Education: Teach the family about the US currency and banking system and assist them with household budgeting. Help the family organize rent and utility payments, how to write checks, how to organize their documents, receipts etc. This is an in-person opportunity.

English Tutor: Commitment of 1-2 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months in-person. You will help teach reading and writing and practice speaking and listening. If you are working with a school age child you may help with homework. No previous ESL experience necessary. Knowledge of another language is NOT necessary. Contact Debbie Taylor directly for more info at debbie@westmarketchurch.org.

Transportation: Take family members to appointments; take them to pay bills, shopping, medical or school appointments. Instruct them on using a bus when the time comes, or find someone who can do that. This is an in-person opportunity.

Home Setup Team: One time commitment to clean and furnish an incoming refugee’s new apartment/home before arrival. Coordinate furniture delivery by getting help or doing it yourself. Outfit the apartment with items collected by churches. Have basic food stocked in the apartment before their arrival. Furniture will be available. It is just a matter of delivering it and setting it up.

Assist with Medical Appointments: Accompany a family member to a medical appointment. It will be set up by ASC and they will provide an interpreter. The interpreter will probably meet you at the doctor’s office. Arrange transportation from those volunteers working with transportation needs. This is an in-person opportunity.

Assist a family member with finding employment: ASC may provide job readiness training or that may be something you can do. Keep an eye out as to what might be a good job for a refugee. Network with others to find job opportunities. Accompany someone to an interview and help to fill out paperwork. Explain responsibilities of an employee. This is an in-person opportunity.

Meet the family at the airport and provide transportation to their new home: This will be coordinated by ASC who will know the details of arrival. This is an in-person opportunity.

Visiting the family: Set up a schedule of limited number of volunteers to visit the family several times a week for the first several weeks. Get to know the family and their needs. You won’t necessarily have to meet those needs, but you can alert the team. This is an in-person opportunity.

Assist with meeting the children's education needs: ASC will set up school enrollment but may need help with details. Attend school meetings and teach parents how they can be involved in their children’s education. This is an in-person opportunity.

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