Refugee Programs Volunteer- Transporting Refugees

Volunteer Opportunity Details:

We are currently looking for volunteers to become part of a pool of drivers to transport clients to necessary appointments (i.e., medical, social security, health department, WIC and utility offices ) and on errands. Most appointments fall during the day, Monday through Friday.

Refugees are people who have fled their home country for a legitimate fear of persecution based on race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion. We help refugees build new and independent lives in Indianapolis by providing their basic needs and the tools needed to become self sufficient. We work with people from all over the globe including Africa, the Middle East, Asia, and Europe.

Potential volunteers must have a valid driver's license, transportation and insurance. We recommend volunteers have an open mind to people of various cultural backgrounds. All volunteers will participate in a one-time training session and receive a volunteer handbook.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Catholic Charities Indianapolis

Volunteers will work with the following groups Adolescents (13-17) Men Adults (26-54) Minorities Children (5-12) Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Students Govt Aid Recipients Women Infants / Preschoolers (0-4) Young Adults (18-25) Low-income / Poverty We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekly Occasional This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Unpaid Interns Adults (55+) Young Adults (18-25) Individual This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Transportation We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Errand Running / Shopping Transportation

Contact Person: Helen Sanders, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1400 N Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46202 (See a map)

Directions:

We are located on the northwest corner of 14th and Meridian. The entrance to the building is off the parking lot. You can enter the parking lot from 14th Street.