Refugee Initiative
WC's Refugee Initiative “meets, greets, and completes" the cultural acclimation refugees rely on to become contributing members of our society. Combining our own volunteers with those of neighboring faith communities, we mentor arriving families; tutor students; enhance adults’ language skills; assist with resumes and job interviews; help with securing drivers’ licenses and finding doctors; and host programs for American and refugee youth to share their life experiences, insights, and dreams. Our outreach has a place for every talent, age, and time constraint.
English Language Learning
We share an appealing curriculum that's easy to teach and includes endless practical lessons in American culture. Our "culture days" invite students to bring in cultures of their own - via stories, music, culinary delights, and other chosen enrichments. Our small general store offers tangible treats to students whose "bonus bucks" buy small, donated items as "earnings" for perfect on-time attendance, extra credit presentations in class, and other patterns of excellence that ensure resilience and upward mobility in our modern world. We are creative and inspired!
Help us create a safe and productive space for souls who have arrived here after the real-world traumas and persecutions visited on them in their homelands. We, too, know the feeling of powerlessness - and the Good of a Hand extended across the Water...more
Refugee Outreach: Meet, Greet, and Complete - More Room for Volunteers!
When refugees arrive at DFW airport, they often enter with the barest of belongings and little knowledge about the place they’re about to call home. Can you drive a family to an apartment prepared by our team or provide a welcome meal? We deliver Christian warmth and know-how, along with other 21st century essentials. We call it “Meet, Greet & Complete”- and we’d love for you to climb on board!
Youth in Action
All ages are welcome! Youth can earn Community Service Hours, while learning about and reaching out to – people who have triumphed over astonishing hardships.
Teenagers can get involved by offering guidance and sharing life experiences and dreams with refugee youth during our Worldwide Youth-to-Youth programs.
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Adults are invited to act as hosts and mentors to our student leaders.
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Teens volunteering with the ELL program enter as assistant teachers, presenters, reading partners, conversationalists, and special event planners.
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Student-Adult teams tutor a wide-range of subjects, including math, science, English, computers, college apps, job interviews, and more.
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Teens facilitate group discussions in youth-to-youth gatherings.
Check out all of our exciting projects and fill out the Volunteer Opportunity Form.
