Opportunities From: United Way of King County

Volunteer: Refugee Youth Mentor

Partner in Employment's Refugee Youth Mentorship Program matches a community-based mentor with a newly arrived immigrant/refugee youth ages 15-24 in South King County, who will support their integration into a new country and help them thrive. In a trusting one-to-one relationship, these young people will have someone to seek advice in achieving education and career development goals, as well as fostering interpersonal skills and positive identity development. Mentors play a crucial role in youth confidence building through patience, encouragement, and dedication.

Examples of how mentors support their mentees:

Providing positive encouragement and reinforcement!Practicing English (HIGH NEED)Building confidence through getting to know someone new, making a new friendExploring new skills, passions, and interestsExploring new places in the communityApplying for jobs, practicing interview skills, updating resumes/cover lettersTutoring for the GED programHigh School Academic TutoringApplying for scholarships/Financial AidLearning more about post-secondary pathwaysLearning about the banking system in the USLearning about different kinds of careersAnd much more!

Organization: Partner in Employment (PIE)

Partner in Employment's Refugee Youth Mentorship Program matches a community-based mentor with a newly arrived immigrant/refugee youth ages 15-24 in South King County, who will support their integration into a new country and help them thrive. In a trusting one-to-one relationship, these young people will have someone to seek advice in achieving education and career development goals, as well as fostering interpersonal skills and positive identity development. Mentors play a crucial role in youth confidence building through patience, encouragement, and dedication.

Examples of how mentors support their mentees:

Providing positive encouragement and reinforcement!Practicing English (HIGH NEED)Building confidence through getting to know someone new, making a new friendExploring new skills, passions, and interestsExploring new places in the communityApplying for jobs, practicing interview skills, updating resumes/cover lettersTutoring for the GED programHigh School Academic TutoringApplying for scholarships/Financial AidLearning more about post-secondary pathwaysLearning about the banking system in the USLearning about different kinds of careersAnd much more!

Organization: Partner in Employment (PIE)

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 98188

Allow Groups: No