We at Global Neighborhood deeply value and appreciate all our volunteers. We know that as a volunteer, you will have both good and difficult experiences and we want to share in those with you. We are committed to meeting regularly with all our volunteers, as well as providing them whatever support we can. This includes: volunteer training courses, cultural information, advice on ESL and relational issues, access to resources, monthly one-on-one meetings, and prayer. As a volunteer, we will send you out, but we will also walk with you. Feel free to contact Amy, Global Neighborhood's Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions or concerns. Below are some resources to help you along the way:
Volunteer Training Guide
Check out the Global Neighborhood Volunteer Training Manual for information on refugees, our unique volunteering posture, and other useful information for perspective and current volunteers.
Refugee Information
Check out our Links page for up-to-date information and news happening in the countries of origin of different refugees in Spokane!
Classy Rack Voucher Program Instructions
Global Neighborhood has been blessed with a partnership with UGM Thrift Stores, a business under the umbrella of Union Gospel Mission. Our volunteers work to connect refugees with the physical resources they need through a voucher program. Contact Amy at amy@global-neighborhood.org for Classy Rack vouchers for a refugee family. Make sure to read over our Instructions for Using UGM Thrift Store Vouchers before taking a family! These instructions, as well as our philosphy on need, can also be found in the Global Neighborhood Volunteer Training Manual.
ESL Resources
Below are links to different ESL tutoring resources. Read through them for great teaching ideas, activities, and information about teaching refugees English.
Teaching Pre-literate Adult Refugee Students
Talk Time Conversation Handbook
Employment Resources
Regularly check back at these websites for current job openings.
Online Resources
Companies with Online Applications (there are many more!)
Grocery Stores- Safeway, Yoke's, Fred Meyer
Department Stores- Target, Wal-Mart, Ross
Bible Resources
Dramatized Free New Testament/ Bible in Many Languages
