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Support for the Journey
Hundreds of refugees are resettled each year in Dallas after fleeing persecution in their own home countries. Refugees often arrive with little to no English, limited familiarity with U.S. culture, and no financial resources. Their resettlement journey is long and full of challenges.
You can make that journey easier.
Volunteer to support newcomers as they rebuild their lives, and help us continue the over 40-year tradition of welcoming refugees to Dallas.
Volunteer Requirements
If you would like to volunteer directly with clients, we ask that volunteers:
- Attend a volunteer orientation/training
- Complete a background check
- Are 18 years old or older
If you would like to volunteer directly with clients, for their safety and confidentiality, we ask that volunteers: Attend a volunteer training; Sign the CWS Dallas Volunteer Policy Agreement; Complete a Background Check; Be at least 16 years of age (those who are 16-18 must volunteer with a parent or guardian)"
Don’t' see an opportunity you’re looking for? If you have questions about the available opportunities or these basic requirements, Jenna (JDobyns@cwsglobal.org), our Community Engagement Program Officer is ready to help.
Requirements for Minors
For any volunteers under the age of 18, please note the following guidelines:
- Any volunteer under the age of 18 will not need to undergo a background check
- All minors will be required to complete our volunteer intake form
- All minors and parents/guardians must sign the CWS Minor Volunteer Policy
- Minors under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times during volunteer shift
- Minors may not be left alone with clients. They must be supervised by a parent/guardian or staff member at all times
- Minors are not permitted to access any confidential client information
- Minors are not permitted to drive as part of their CWS volunteer duties
If interested, please click the link below to email us
Individual Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome at the Airport
Go Grocery Shopping
Transport to Clinic
Practice English
Open a Bank Account
Help Apply for Driver's License
Become a First Friend
Support a new refugee through friendship, English, and community orientation during their first three months in the US.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Welcome Team
Be the first ones to say “Welcome Home” to a new refugee family by setting up their home, providing groceries and a meal, and meeting them at the airport on their first day in the U.S.
Welcome Kit Preparation
Gather your faith group, club, or friends together to purchase and assemble welcome kits for families to receive on their first day in the U.S.
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Advocate for your New Neighbors
Church World Service works alongside our supporters to make sure Congress and the White House do what’s right. Without you, real change isn’t possible. Through your calls to action, we make a difference for those who need it most and ensure we live up to our promise as a nation.
Get Involved
Please reach out to our Community & Volunteer Engagement Program Officer, Jenna Dobyns to learn more about our work and learn how you can join in on refugee and immigrant advocacy work in the Dallas area.
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