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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 to support CWS Dallas clients, we require that volunteers:
- Watch a volunteer orientation video
- Submit a volunteer application form online
- Sign CWS Dallas' Volunteer policies
- Complete a background check
- Are 18 years old or older, or are accompanied by a parent or guardian if under 18
Requirements for Minors
CWS Dallas welcomes youth under the age of 18 to volunteer their time to support the CWS mission. While youth volunteers can engage in many of the same jobs as adult volunteers, there are some differences in onboarding, supervision, and work duties.
Youth volunteer onboarding process:
- Youth Volunteers and their parent/guardian will both watch the volunteer orientation video and complete the CWS Volunteer Intake Form
- All minors and parents/guardians must sign all CWS volunteer policies
- Minor does not complete background check process, only the parent/guardian will complete background check process
Youth volunteering policies:
- Minors are not permitted to be left alone with clients and must be supervised by a parent/guardian or staff member at all times
- Minors are not permitted to drive as part of their CWS duties
- Minors are not permitted access to any personal or confidential information, including but not limited to attorney-client privileged communications and client personal identifying information (PII)
- If a volunteer is 14 years of age or younger, they must be accompanied by a parent/guardian throughout the entirety of the volunteer assignment
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 CWS Dallas Director, Jenna Nitanga 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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