Additional Opportunities

JERS welcomes volunteers to assist refugees on either a regular or occasional basis. These are some additional examples of volunteer opportunities:

• Interpreting, for volunteers with linguistic abilities in Spanish, French, Arabic and other languages
• Soliciting and organizing pickups of donations of household goods. View list of needed items
• Driving the agency truck (no heavy lifting required) for furniture pickup and/or delivery
• Setting up apartments in advance of refugees' arrivals
• Shopping on behalf of or with refugees
• Providing cultural or community orientation to newly arrived families (introducing them to the bus system, laundromat, library, post office, parks, zoo, etc.)
• Assisting in the office with telephone reception, data entry, graphic design, etc.
• Helping to plan and organize special outings or events for refugees, church sponsors, volunteers, etc.
• Community outreach through the agency's Speakers Bureau, newsletter and mailings
• Fundraising activities

Volunteers say that being involved with Journey's End is a rewarding, enriching experience. To discuss volunteering, contact:

Brian Brown-Cashdollar, Development Coordinator
Phone: (716) 882-4963, ext. 205
Email: Send Email