Refugee Assistance-Dominican Volunteer
Dominican Volunteers serve in Refugee Resettlement in a variety of roles all across the USA. Job descriptions vary depending on location and volunteer interests and skills. Dominican Volunteers serve children and adult refugees who are marginalized and economically poor or vulnerable. Dominican Volunteers can be employment specialists, after school program coordinators, case managers, job readiness specialists, translators and more. Volunteers may choose to work with children or adults. Refugee Support positions are available in Atlanta, Chicago and Michigan and Long Island. Being a Dominican Volunteer is a life-changing experience that is challenging and deeply rewarding; DVs make significant and lasting impacts where they serve.
All living expenses covered (room & board, food, transportation, health insurance, etc.) and monthly stipend provided. Dominican Volunteers live in diverse, intergenerational, intentional communities with peers and Dominican Sisters and live out the four pillars of Ministry, Community, Prayer & Study.
Requirements to Be a Dominican Volunteer:
Must be 21 years of age and have completed 2 years of college. Dedication, flexibility, openness to diversity in all forms, spiritual curiosity and deep compassion. *Students with DACA are very welcome! Please call with any questions.
All interested applicants should apply online at:
https://dvusa.org/apply/
Please contact szavala@dvusa.org or mrupp@dvusa.org 312-226-0919 for more information.