GET INVOLVED

We serve to share the hope of the gospel with refugee families as we empower students with literacy skills, built through mentor relationships.

The Reading Circle is offered throughout the week for “in-person” individualized learning sessions. The Preschool Circle is a group setting offered once per week at rotating centers.

To sign-up as a volunteer follow the link below:

Orientation and Training Schedules

Mondays:
Reading Circle
5:00 – 6:30 pm

Tuesdays:
Reading Circle
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Wednesdays:
PRESCHOOL Circle
12:30 - 1:30 pm

THURSDAYS:
Reading Circle
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Becoming a volunteer is easy.

go through theSE SIMPLE steps.

Complete the Volunteer Application Form (see below).
Make a commitment to serve for one year to Refugee Resources. We have normal breaks through the school year and serve in the summer for the months of June & July.
Attend an “in person” Reading Circle Orientation (see upcoming events below or go to the Events page).
Complete the $40.00 orientation fee at the bottom of this page to cover the costs of the background check and orientation.
Pass the background check with Sterling Volunteers. (We will send this to you.)
Watch a series of YouTube training videos from Refugee Resources to help you in the process of working with your student.
Attend the “in-person” orientation to become familiar with the curriculum and be assigned your own student to mentor.
Choose your day to serve!

Upcoming Events and Trainings

Featured

Jun 10, 2024

Reading Circle Orientation

Jun 10, 2024

Are you ready to sign up as a Reading Circle volunteer?
Please complete the application form below.

( If YOU Are here to complete a Volunteer Recommendation Form, go here. )

VOLUNTEER APPLICATION

Name

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Your Phone

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Birthday

YYYY

Address

Emergency Information

Name

First Name

Last Name

Relationship

Phone

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Education

Select highest level accomplished

Employment

Are you currently Employed?

Yes

If yes, please complete the following section:

Employer

Phone

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Position and Length of Employment

More about you

Please list your skills, gifts and interests (computer, administration, teaching, leadership, prayer, social, communication, photography)

Do you attend a church? If so, where do you worship?

Spiritual: Discuss your spiritual beliefs. Do you feel like you have a relationship with God? What does the gospel mean to you?

Are you presently abusing alcohol or using illegal drugs?

Yes

Have you ever been convicted of, pleaded guilty or no contest to, placed on probation, given community supervision, or given deferred adjudication for a crime or are you now under charges for any criminal offense?

Yes

Answering yes to either of the prior two questions will not automatically disqualify you from participation. If you answered yes, please explain:

Volunteer Background Checks

A background check/screening will be required of all Refugee Resources, Inc. volunteers prior to participation in any RRI sponsored program. Purpose: To ensure the safety and well being of participants in the Refugee Resources, Inc. program through the Reading Circle, individuals with regular, repetitive access or contact with children in Refugee Resources, Inc must complete the screening process. We believe that volunteers are crucial to the delivery of the Reading Circle and we desire to provide a safe environment for our participants.

Please list two character references (not relatives)

By submitting this form, your give us permission to run a background check.

Agree