Volunteer: ESL Class Aide: Saturdays 4-6PMWe are seeking 2-3 volunteer ESL Class Aides to support our large online English as a Second Language class of approximately 35–40 students. Classes are held via Zoom on Saturdays 4-6PM. Role Summary: As an ESL Class Aide, you will help create an engaging and supportive learning environment for adult English learners. Your main responsibility will be to assist the instructor in facilitating and monitoring breakout groups, ensuring students stay on task, practice their English, and feel encouraged to participate. Key Responsibilities: Join both weekly classes on time and remain for the full session Facilitate and monitor small breakout group discussions or activities Provide encouragement, guidance, and clarification to students during group work Communicate any questions, challenges, or notable progress to the instructor Support the instructor in maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom atmospherePreferred Qualifications: Background in English teaching, ESL instruction, or general teaching experience (preferred but not required) Comfort with using Zoom, including breakout room features Clear, patient communication skills A supportive and encouraging attitude toward adult learners from diverse backgroundsCommitment: Saturdays 4-6PM(EST) Ideally for the full class term (August 25th-December) Please allow for a response up to 5 business days after responding to opportunity, if you do not receive a response within 5 business day please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org to follow-up. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services We are seeking 2-3 volunteer ESL Class Aides to support our large online English as a Second Language class of approximately 35–40 students. Classes are held via Zoom on Saturdays 4-6PM. Role Summary: As an ESL Class Aide, you will help create an engaging and supportive learning environment for adult English learners. Your main responsibility will be to assist the instructor in facilitating and monitoring breakout groups, ensuring students stay on task, practice their English, and feel encouraged to participate. Key Responsibilities: Join both weekly classes on time and remain for the full session Facilitate and monitor small breakout group discussions or activities Provide encouragement, guidance, and clarification to students during group work Communicate any questions, challenges, or notable progress to the instructor Support the instructor in maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom atmospherePreferred Qualifications: Background in English teaching, ESL instruction, or general teaching experience (preferred but not required) Comfort with using Zoom, including breakout room features Clear, patient communication skills A supportive and encouraging attitude toward adult learners from diverse backgroundsCommitment: Saturdays 4-6PM(EST) Ideally for the full class term (August 25th-December) Please allow for a response up to 5 business days after responding to opportunity, if you do not receive a response within 5 business day please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org to follow-up. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: ESL Class AideWe are seeking 2–3 volunteer ESL Class Aides to support our large online English as a Second Language class of approximately 35–40 students. Classes are held via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30–7:00 PM. Role Summary: Key Responsibilities: Join both weekly classes on time and remain for the full session Facilitate and monitor small breakout group discussions or activities Provide encouragement, guidance, and clarification to students during group work Communicate any questions, challenges, or notable progress to the instructor Support the instructor in maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom atmospherePreferred Qualifications: Background in English teaching, ESL instruction, or general teaching experience (preferred but not required) Comfort with using Zoom, including breakout room features Clear, patient communication skills A supportive and encouraging attitude toward adult learners from diverse backgroundsCommitment: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–7:00 PM (EST) Ideally for the full class term (August 25th-December)Please allow for a response up to 5 business days after responding to opportunity, if you do not receive a response within 5 business day please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org to follow-up. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services We are seeking 2–3 volunteer ESL Class Aides to support our large online English as a Second Language class of approximately 35–40 students. Classes are held via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30–7:00 PM. Role Summary: Key Responsibilities: Join both weekly classes on time and remain for the full session Facilitate and monitor small breakout group discussions or activities Provide encouragement, guidance, and clarification to students during group work Communicate any questions, challenges, or notable progress to the instructor Support the instructor in maintaining a positive, inclusive classroom atmospherePreferred Qualifications: Background in English teaching, ESL instruction, or general teaching experience (preferred but not required) Comfort with using Zoom, including breakout room features Clear, patient communication skills A supportive and encouraging attitude toward adult learners from diverse backgroundsCommitment: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30–7:00 PM (EST) Ideally for the full class term (August 25th-December)Please allow for a response up to 5 business days after responding to opportunity, if you do not receive a response within 5 business day please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org to follow-up. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Refugees Navigate TechnologyHelp clients set up laptops, and navigate apps like email, Zoom, and medical portals digitally. Duties Include: Meeting with clients one-on-one to set up their laptop, and navigate website and apps (email, Zoom, Google maps, medical portals like MyChart, etc.) Teaching clients where and how to pay phone bills, download useful apps, and practice digital literacy Potentially hosting workshops with groups of clients at the officeSchedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule during the workday/week. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Help clients set up laptops, and navigate apps like email, Zoom, and medical portals digitally. Duties Include: Meeting with clients one-on-one to set up their laptop, and navigate website and apps (email, Zoom, Google maps, medical portals like MyChart, etc.) Teaching clients where and how to pay phone bills, download useful apps, and practice digital literacy Potentially hosting workshops with groups of clients at the officeSchedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule during the workday/week. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Clerical Office SupportAssist our Immigration with clerical work. Duties Include: Assist clients with family reunification applications, the green card process, obtaining work authorizations, and applying for public assistance. Take down client information to fill out public assistance applications for the Department of Human Services. Call or email clients with updates about appointments and applications Enter immigration data into the digital database through Cerenade or Access.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Assist our Immigration with clerical work. Duties Include: Assist clients with family reunification applications, the green card process, obtaining work authorizations, and applying for public assistance. Take down client information to fill out public assistance applications for the Department of Human Services. Call or email clients with updates about appointments and applications Enter immigration data into the digital database through Cerenade or Access.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Spanish-Speaking Immigration Office SupportAssist our Immigration staff with Spanish-speaking clients and clerical work. Duties Include: Calling Spanish-speaking clients with updates about appointments and applications Assist clients with asylum applications or assist with workshops for filling out the application. Training will be provided for the asylum applications (I-589 Form) Put together digital and print asylum resourcesSchedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Assist our Immigration staff with Spanish-speaking clients and clerical work. Duties Include: Calling Spanish-speaking clients with updates about appointments and applications Assist clients with asylum applications or assist with workshops for filling out the application. Training will be provided for the asylum applications (I-589 Form) Put together digital and print asylum resourcesSchedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Refugees Master Public Transport: RTS SupportHelp clients learn the Rochester Transit System (RTS Bus) from reading bus routes and choosing different types of fares, to bus safety. Duties Include: Accompanying clients on 'test runs' to sites they will visit frequently, like the Refugee Health Center and OACES, then back to their home to make sure they are familiar with the route. Teaching clients where and how to purchase passes and pay fares.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule during the work day/week. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Help clients learn the Rochester Transit System (RTS Bus) from reading bus routes and choosing different types of fares, to bus safety. Duties Include: Accompanying clients on 'test runs' to sites they will visit frequently, like the Refugee Health Center and OACES, then back to their home to make sure they are familiar with the route. Teaching clients where and how to purchase passes and pay fares.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule during the work day/week. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Employment MentorWork with refugee and immigration clients to prepare for the workforce. Duties Include: Help the client create a resume. Educate the client in American work culture/job etiquette. Support clients as they search for jobs online. Assist the client with job applications and interview prep. Clients will range in language proficiency.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule during the workday/week. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Work with refugee and immigration clients to prepare for the workforce. Duties Include: Help the client create a resume. Educate the client in American work culture/job etiquette. Support clients as they search for jobs online. Assist the client with job applications and interview prep. Clients will range in language proficiency.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule during the workday/week. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Language PartnerWork closely with refugee families as they adjust and acclimate to life in Rochester. This position requires the most time and interaction with families! Duties Include: Creating a schedule with clients to practice English in their homes or a place of your choosing. Could involve having conversation hours, playing games to build vocabulary, going on field trips, and/or working through researched English language learning materials.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Work closely with refugee families as they adjust and acclimate to life in Rochester. This position requires the most time and interaction with families! Duties Include: Creating a schedule with clients to practice English in their homes or a place of your choosing. Could involve having conversation hours, playing games to build vocabulary, going on field trips, and/or working through researched English language learning materials.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Drive Refugee Clients to AppointmentsLooking for reliable volunteers to drive our refugee clients to appointments that don’t have reliable transportation. Duties Include: Pick up clients and transport to their appointments (primarily medical ones) If needed, attend visits to help advocate for the clients Transport back to their homesSchedule: Volunteers will work closely with program managers to create a schedule where they will be available for driving. Appointments will mainly be during the workday/week. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Looking for reliable volunteers to drive our refugee clients to appointments that don’t have reliable transportation. Duties Include: Pick up clients and transport to their appointments (primarily medical ones) If needed, attend visits to help advocate for the clients Transport back to their homesSchedule: Volunteers will work closely with program managers to create a schedule where they will be available for driving. Appointments will mainly be during the workday/week. Our staff will contact you once you 'respond' to the opportunity to make sure you're a good fit for this position and to discuss scheduling! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear back from us within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Cultural Adjustment Mentorworks closely with refugee families who have recently arrived in the United States and up to five years post arrival. The goal of an Acclimation Mentor is to assist the Refugee team in educating refugee families about the essentials of living in the US and facilitating an easier transition of acculturation
Advise families of actions that can cause potential damage to their home (ex. Shower liner belongs inside of the tub and the curtain outside, remove pots off the stove that are done cooking, etc.)Collaborate with the family’s case manager to determine the current issues and expected outcome by the end of the session.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering.Commitment:Volunteers are asked to commit to seeing the family a minimum of 1x a week for 3 weeks.Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services works closely with refugee families who have recently arrived in the United States and up to five years post arrival. The goal of an Acclimation Mentor is to assist the Refugee team in educating refugee families about the essentials of living in the US and facilitating an easier transition of acculturation
Advise families of actions that can cause potential damage to their home (ex. Shower liner belongs inside of the tub and the curtain outside, remove pots off the stove that are done cooking, etc.)Collaborate with the family’s case manager to determine the current issues and expected outcome by the end of the session.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering.Commitment:Volunteers are asked to commit to seeing the family a minimum of 1x a week for 3 weeks.Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14613 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Family MentorWork closely with refugee families as they adjust and acclimate to life in Rochester. This position requires the most time and interaction with families! Duties Could Include: You will be communicating and working directly with families up to five years after arrival in the United States. Spending time with the family in their home practicing conversational English Helping clients familiarize with neighborhood resources (parks, library, etc.) Driving clients to appointments and sometimes attending to help with advocacy Educating on general housekeeping/cleanliness Learning about the clients' financial literacy from their home country and applying that knowledge to US finances.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Work closely with refugee families as they adjust and acclimate to life in Rochester. This position requires the most time and interaction with families! Duties Could Include: You will be communicating and working directly with families up to five years after arrival in the United States. Spending time with the family in their home practicing conversational English Helping clients familiarize with neighborhood resources (parks, library, etc.) Driving clients to appointments and sometimes attending to help with advocacy Educating on general housekeeping/cleanliness Learning about the clients' financial literacy from their home country and applying that knowledge to US finances.Schedule: Volunteers have the freedom to establish their own schedule, including weekends. This will be discussed with staff prior to volunteering. Once you respond to this opportunity, a staff member will reach out to make sure you're a good match for this opportunity and to provide you with more details! Please contact riesvolunteers@fcscharities.org if you don't hear from a staff member within 5 business days. Program: CCFCS's Refugee & Immigration Services Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 14604 Allow Groups: No |