Purpose World Relief assists newly arrived refugees in getting to and from necessary and urgent appointments during their first months in America.

Responsibilities

• Aid Case Workers in providing transportation to medical, Social Security, DSHS, Department of Licensing, and Public Health appointments.
• Assist with cultural orientation outings (to Grocery, Thrift store, Library, etc) as assigned.
• Communicate consistently with Case Worker and Volunteer Coordinator about refugee needs.
• Maintain consistent schedule for availability; communicate changes with Coordinator and Case Manager.  

Requirements

• Flexibility.
• Ohio State driver’s license and insured vehicle.
• Ability to drive refugees from other cultures and religions in your personal vehicle to and from appointments, mostly in Akron area.
• Desire to serve refugees and the mission of World Relief (“Stand/ for the Vulnerable”)
• Commitment of at least 3 months; one day a week for at least 4 hours each day.
• Access to email/phone for assignment directions.
• Passing a WR federal background check before direct contact with clients.
• Passing State Driver’s record check before transporting clients.

 

For more information, or to request an application contact:

Volunteer Coordinator- Christian Benadum: cbenadum@wr.org (234) 334-5190