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First Friend

Church World Service (CWS) Lancaster
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Lancaster, PA
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    • Details

    Time Commitment:A few hours per week
    Recurrence:Recurring
    Areas of Focus:Immigrants or Refugees

    Description

    First Friend

    As a first friend to new refugee neighbor(s), you will help orient them to their new home and community. Together, you and your new friend will spend 1 - 2 hours per week exploring Lancaster’s neighborhoods, favorite spots, and local resources that will empower our newest neighbors in building fulfilling lives.

    Volunteer opportunity requires an orientation and onboarding process including background checks. If you are interested, please fill out our volunteer application, linked to the volunteer button, and our Community Engagement Facilitator will follow up with next steps.

    As a first friend to new refugee neighbor(s), you will help orient them to their new home and community. Together, you and your new friend will spend 1 - 2 hours per week exploring Lancaster’s neighborhoods, favorite spots, and local resources that will empower our newest neighbors in building fulfilling lives.

    Volunteer opportunity requires an orientation and onboarding process including background checks. If you are interested, please fill out our volunteer application, linked to the volunteer button, and our Community Engagement Facilitator will follow up with next steps.

    Location

    On-site

    Church World Service Lancaster

    308 E King St, Lancaster, PA 17602, USA

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