Welcome Program 

Welcome Them

Our Welcome Program gives you an opportunity to mentor refugees who have recently arrived in the United States. We receive refugees from other areas in the world. Their needs vary, but mentoring may include helping with basic integration and logistics, teaching basic living skills, and presenting cultural awareness training.

Welcome Them

Our Welcome Program gives you an opportunity to mentor refugees who have recently arrived in the United States. We receive refugees from other areas in the world. Their needs vary, but mentoring may include helping with basic integration and logistics, teaching basic living skills, and presenting cultural awareness training.

Details

8 month commitment | Individual, couple, group

Phase 1 (Months 1-4)

  • 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 2 & 4

Phase 2 (Months 5-8)

  • 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 months 6 & 8

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.

[email protected]

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.

[email protected]

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