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Help a Liberian refugee family in Oakland
If you are interested in helping a family in need, please consider
volunteering as a mentor for a Liberian family in Oakland.
The International Rescue Committee (www.theirc.org) provides refugee
resettlement services locally to families and individuals who have been
forced to flee their homes because of violent conflict.
We are currently helping a large number of Liberians to re-start their
lives in Oakland. Volunteer mentors help refugees learn about practical
things like shopping, public transportation, doctors' appointments,
school
enrollment, household budget, cooking and nutrition, recreation,
American
customs and social norms etc. Most importantly, mentors also provide
friendship and moral support and help refugees feel welcome in their
new
community.
We need reliable and dedicated volunteers who are able to make a 3-4 < BR>month
commitment of at least 4 hours per week. Having a car is useful as is
the
ability to get around on AC transit busses. This is a very rewarding
and
fun experience open to individuals, groups or families.
For more information please contact Louise Paige at 415-863-3777 or
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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