Community Services

Includes an overview of local social services and public assistance, as well as privately- funded or voluntarily-provided services that may be available to refugees. In addition, information on public safety services, religious institutions, and public parks and recreational centers is covered.

Exploring the Community (45 minutes) [Cultural Orientation Resource Center] Cross-posted in the Transportation section as "Pedestrian Safety"

The Value of Volunteering (Two to three hours, including a social gathering) [Created by participants of the PRM-funded US CO Professional Development Workshop in New York, NY, November 2009]

The Role of Volunteers (30 minutes) [From CAL's Cultural Orientation for Refugees: A Handbook for U.S. Trainers; click here for more information or to purchase]

Click to see related lessons in the Overseas Service Provider Toolkit.

 

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