Volunteer – WorldRelief

We all want to make a difference in the world. It’s part of how we are designed. At World Relief, we believe making a difference is a two-way street. Over the past 40+ years, we’ve been guiding people like you to volunteering in ways that make a lasting impact. You can bring your gifts, abilities and interests, and World Relief will help you connect and walk alongside families and individuals as they rebuild their lives in Spokane.

We are so excited to partner with you as you grow, learn, and make a difference through volunteering. Learn more about World Relief, our mission and volunteer expectations and guidelines in our Volunteer Handbook here.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Friendship Partner

Conversation Partner

Apartment Set Up

Warehouse Team

Transportation Assistant

Case Management Assistant (office)

Assist Resettlement and Placement staff in serving clients in one of our departments. May include tasks both within and outside the office. Minimum 6-month commitment, 4-8 hour shift per week. Must be willing to drive clients.

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Case Management Assistants in Integration and Wellness support our extended case managers in services they provide to clients who require extended services (after the initial 90 days from their arrival to Spokane) due to substantial medical or financial needs.

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Front Desk Assistant (office)

Host Home

World Relief matches newly-arrived refugees with American Host Homes that can assist the family in learning English, adjusting to American culture, and preparing them for self-sufficiency.

Responsibilities:

Host new refugee families in your home for 1-20 days immediately following their arrival at Spokane Airport.

Provide meals for the refugee family for the duration, or invite the family to make their own meals in your space.

Begin basic cultural orientation in your home (appliances, cooking, cleaning, etc).

Communicate consistently with Volunteer Coordinator (and Case Worker) about refugee needs.

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Refugee Simulation Facilitator

Office Support (various departments)

Childcare Volunteer

Friendship Center Assistant

The Friendship Center Assistant supports the cultural drop-in center where Community Ambassadors and volunteers assist drop-in clients with various needs. They also assist in events offered to newcomer subgroups like tea parties, baby showers, youth events and more. Flexibility and ability to shift gears is a necessity for this position as days can be feast or famine in the Friendship Center.

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Health Advocate

Cultural Companion

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"When I came here with my mom, we weren't aware of a lot of resources that were available to us, so there was a lot of 'figuring out.' So, I decided to become a volunteer to help others who, like me, come here from different countries."

- Mila, Volunteer

"I was thinking about something I could do with the tools I had and what skill I had that would be helpful, that would do something for people. I didn’t have a great original passion for refugees, but I do pretty much now. Once I got to World Relief and saw what was going on, it just seemed like the right thing to do."

- Ron, Volunteer

"I volunteer because for me, on a personal level, lot of these folks are like me and are having similar experiences like I did back in the day. I'm originally from Katmandu, Nepal, so I'm an immigrant along with my family. World Relief seems like the organization in Spokane that's working to help refugees and immigrants, so I try to do my part as a volunteer. Just being able to provide that support, even just a little bit− I'm not saying I'm making like a mountain of difference − but just to help a little bit makes me feel good."

- Ranjan, Volunteer