Friend Program
Be a Friend
Our Friend Mentoring Program is an opportunity for you to get to know and befriend a refugee who has been in the United States for longer than one year. As you meet with them, you will have opportunities to learn about their culture and background and share with them about yours. You will attend group activities together, which will allow you to get to know other refugees and mentors.


Be a Friend
Our Friend Mentoring Program is an opportunity for you to get to know and befriend a refugee who has been in the United States for longer than one year. As you meet with them, you will have opportunities to learn about their culture and background and share with them about yours. You will attend group activities together, which will allow you to get to know other refugees and mentors.
Details
6 month commitment | Individual, couple, group
Phase 1 (Months 1-3)
- Meet weekly with your refugee friend in person
- Attend our monthly group activities with your refugee friend
- Fill out a 5-minute monthly report
- Touch base with Of One Heart representative, as needed
- Phone check-in with Of One Heart after months 1 & 3
Phase 2 (Months 4-6)
- Meet weekly with your refugee friend, at least 2 times in person, (other times can be virtual)
- Attend our monthly group activities with your refugee friend
- Fill out a 5-minute monthly report
- Touch base with Of One Heart representative, as needed
- Phone check-in with Of One Heart after month 6
Optional Extension
- Meet monthly with your refugee friend
- Attend our monthly group activities with your refugee friend
- Fill out a 5-minute monthly report
- Touch base with Of One Heart representative, as needed
- Phone check-in with Of One Heart after month 12
Registration
Step 1
Application & Waiver
Step 2
AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Level 1
- Non-IVP
- Must meet statute ARS: 46-141 (such as DES – Certified Child Care Provider and Non-Certified Relative Provider)
Some fingerprint locations will take your fingerprints digitally and SUBMIT them digitally. This may expedite the arrival of your fingerprint card.
Once you have received your card, please email a copy to [email protected]
Step 3
Refugee Journey Presentation
Attend a presentation, virtual or in-person, to learn about refugees and the journey they take to get to our communities.
Step 4
Interview
When you have completed steps 1-3, please email us with dates/times you are available so we can schedule an interview.
Registration
Step 1 - Application & Waiver
Step 2 - AZ Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Level 1
- Non-IVP
- Must meet statute ARS: 46-141 (such as DES – Certified Child Care Provider and Non-Certified Relative Provider)
Some fingerprint locations will take your fingerprints digitally and SUBMIT them digitally. This may expedite the arrival of your fingerprint card.
Once you have received your card, please email a copy to [email protected]
Step 3 - Refugee Journey Presentation
Attend a presentation, virtual or in-person, to learn about refugees and the journey they take to get to our communities.
Step 4 - Interview
When you have completed steps 1-3, please email us with dates/times you are available so we can schedule an interview.
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