About the Opportunity:
The Program for Initial Resettlement (PIR) assists recently arrived refugees and other eligible immigrants settle into their new communities and work toward self-sufficiency. As a Housing Support Volunteer, you will assist the PIR team with picking new arrivals up at the airport and making an empty apartment feel like a home. Through this opportunity, you will help new arrivals feel welcomed and supported as they begin a new chapter of their lives in Phoenix, AZ.
Responsibilities:
- Accompany case workers to set up new housing
- Assemble beds and furniture
- Organize housing supplies
- Accompany case workers during airport pick-ups for new arrivals
What We’re Looking For:
- Able to lift heavy furniture and food boxes along with climbing flights of stairs
- Reliable transportation to meet staff at housing locations
- Punctuality in meeting volunteer responsibilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English
- Cultural sensitivity and the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds
- Ability to set up furniture including standing, bending, lifting (up to approximately 30 lbs).
Interested?
- Fill out our Volunteer Screening Questionnaire here!
