Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans Refugee Services
provides a wide range of social, education, and legal services to refugees and immigrants in the Greater New Orleans area.
REFUGEE ADVOCACY:
Meet with clients to assist in acclimating to life in the New Orleans area through the following opportunities:
- Conversation Facilitator: practice speaking English with English language learners
- College Youth Mentor: mentor middle/high school students experiencing bullying, loneliness, or school anxiety
- Transportation Orientation: assist clients in navigating the public transit system
Students can increase their cultural humility and gain understanding of the immigrant and refugee experience in the Greater New Orleans area. Service Learners will have an opportunity to practice their language skills and develop intercultural communication skills.
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Middle school children (6th-8th) |
High School Children (9th-12th) |
| Adults | Immigrants/non-English speakers |
| People with low literacy | Victims of crime or violence |
| People involved in social justice advocacy or community organizing | Other staff members at our ageny |
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Attend Training sessions and Orientation
- Background check
- Interview
- Register in CCANO Volunteer Database
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday |
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9am-3pm |
9am-3pm |
9am-3pm |
9am-3pm |
9am-3pm |
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3:30pm-5pm |
3:30pm-5pm |
3:30pm-5pm |
3:30pm-5pm |
3:30pm-5pm |
Eileen McGowan
Volunteer and Mentor Coordinator
emcgowan@ccano.org
504.430.0553
Driving • 30 min
Driving is the best form of transport to this location. Neither public transit nor a safe biking route is available.