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*Goodwill VISTA* Catholic Charities Refugee Services
 
 
 
Catholic Charities Maine (CCM), is a statewide, faith-based, nonprofit organization that advances the charitable and social mission of the Catholic Church in Maine (www.ccmaine.org). CCM's Refugee and Immigration Services (RIS) has provided resettlement services to primary refugees in Maine since 1975. Realizing that many of these clients arrive in Maine with few possessions, and often have suffered trauma and loss of family members, our staff works with them to access housing, English skills, jobs, and medical and mental health services that will allow them to begin a new life here and become part of the community in which they live. Many refugees struggle with basic language acquisition upon arrival, and those who have some English skills must work to continue improving. Current populations being served by the RIS program, include a majority of Somali and Iraqi refugees, with smaller representations from mostly Central African and Middle Eastern countries.
 
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Please note:
This listing is currently not accepting applications.



Member Duties : Expanding and maintaining the success of the Mentoring Program, serving recently arrived refugees and granted asylees (ages 18 and up) in pursuit of educational and professional goals. Recruit, screen, train and oversee volunteers (mentors) matched with refugee clients (mentees) as they work towards the mentee’s goals. Create opportunities for mentees to access information about educational institutions including outreach to specific professionals in the community for more targeted volunteer recruitment. Table at community events on behalf of RIS volunteer programs. Participate in the planning of World Refugee Day 2017. Explore grant and donation opportunities for the American Friends Program.
 
Program Benefits : gift cards to offset cost of commuting ,  Living Allowance ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Relocation Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Health Coverage* . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Permits working at another job during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
None
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Recruitment ,  Communications ,  Community Organization ,  Writing/Editing ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Leadership ,  Youth Development ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Education ,  Public Speaking ,  Teaching/Tutoring ,  Social Services ,  Computers/Technology ,  General Skills . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
*Goodwill VISTA* Catholic Charities Refugee Services
Program Start/End Date
08/26/2017  -   08/25/2018
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MAINE  
Languages
are a plus
French
Arabic
Accepting Applications
From  06/05/2017  To  08/26/2017 
Contact Elizabeth Holt
80 Sherman St
Portland   ME   04101
207-370-3920
elizabeth.holt@goodwillnne.org
www.goodwillnne.org
Listing ID 62599

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