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Volunteer Tip #20
March 30th, 2010With the Easter season in full swing, take some time to share about the meaning of Easter with your family. Explain the significance of celebrating it, as well as a few ways your family has celebrated it in the past.
Volunteer Tip #19
March 23rd, 2010Check out the following website:http://www.cal.org/co/ This site contains a number of histo-cultural guides on almost all of the countries of origins of refugees in Spokane. These guides may be helpful for you to read through over the course of your volunteer service, as new information may shed light on how different people-groups adjust to life in America. This site and many others can be found under the "About Refugees" section on the Global Neighborhood website, as well.
Volunteer Tip #18
March 19th, 2010On March 15th, refugee families (and all other households) received the U.S. Census form. It is really important for them to fill it out. However, they will probably need someone who speaks good English to help them- that is, if they don't speak very much English. The forms, unfortunately, do not come in any of the languages refugees speak. Please ask them about this form when you go to visit them next. Why, you may ask? Proving that there are substantial numbers in a population gives them the power to advocate for the city to build them community centers, and for funds to be allocated for lower-income populations. Global Neighborhood is currently partnering with the U.S. Census in trying to figure out how to get refugees counted, and for their voice to be heard!
Volunteer Tip #17
March 19th, 2010This weekend, take some or all of your refugee family to Bowl and Pitcher for a hike. Make sure to bring some extra water and snacks! Saturday looks like it will be partly cloudy- great hiking weather!
Volunteer Tip #16
March 9th, 2010Take your family (or the children of the family) to the Garland Theater tomorrow, Wednesday March 10th for $1.00 Wednesdays! The Princess and the Frog is playing, which, although intended for children, may be enjoyable for the whole family, as there is lots of singing. A sure culture experience! The Princess and the Frog plays at 7:00 p.m. There are other movies coming soon!
Volunteer Tip #15
March 2nd, 2010Bring some photos of you when you were a small child, or when you were younger to the refugee's house. Spend time telling stories of when you were younger, and ask your family about stories of their childhood.
