ESL TEACHER
Address:  Santee Community Center, 1535 Santee Drive, San Jose CA  95122
Contact:  Elizabeth Alvarez 408 283 6150 ext. 237,  ealvarez@catholiccharitiesscc.org
Volunteer Responsibilities:  Lead or support an ESL class for adults at different levels of English.
English, Spanish and Vietnamese Language
Dates/Times:  Monday – Thursday from 5–9pm
Minimum Age:  18

Refugee Resettlement Program

Address:  2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact:  Claire Collins, Volunteer Supervisor, 408 325 5107, ccollins@catholiccharitiesscc.org

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:  Catholic Charities is the only agency in the South Bay that resettles refugees who have come to the U.S. on their own without a family member or close friend to assist. Refugees are forced to flee their countries of origin because of a well founded fear of being persecuted for reasons of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion. Some are victims of war, oppression, and political turmoil. All come seeking the opportunity to live in peace, safety, and freedom. These new Americans face the challenge of starting lives anew, often with little more than a few material possessions.
 
ASSISTANT CASE MANAGER
Volunteer Responsibilities:  Assist current Case Managers with cultural orientation and assimilation, driving refugees to doctor and social service appointments, and help with household management. Responsibilities will be varied. Flexibility is key in this position.
Dates/Times:  Will vary
Minimum Age:  Contact Refugee Resettlement Program Volunteer Supervisor

EMPLOYMENT SPECIALIST
Volunteer Responsibilities:  Help refugees build resumes, on-line job applications, employment readiness and job placement.
Date/Times:  9am – 5pm (Monday – Friday) Flexible
Minimum Age:  Contact Refugee Resettlement Program Volunteer Supervisor

ENGLISH TUTORS (CLASSROOM & IN-HOME TUTORING)
Volunteer Responsibilities:  Assist refugees with Basic English language skills in the classroom or in their homes.  
There is an urgent need for Burmese speaking volunteers.  Candidates who speak Arabic, Farsi, Swahili, and French would also be helpful.
Dates/Times:  Will vary
Minimum Age:  Contact Refugee Resettlement Program Volunteer Supervisor
 

Refugee Resettlement Program – Foster Parent

Address: 2625 Zanker Road, San Jose, CA 95134
Contact:  Archana Sharma, Program Director, 408-325-5215, asharma@catholiccharitiesscc.org

Program Description:  Every year thousands of children are separated from their families because of war. Those who survive, end up in Refugee Camps. They are alone, unaccompanied by any family member. We want to place these teens in caring stable homes.  We provide a monthly stipend to the family and services such as tutoring and counseling for the teen. Each family will have a designated case manager at Catholic Charities. There is a two month preparation time to assure an appropriate match.

REFUGEE FOSTER- PARENT
Volunteer Responsibilities:  As assigned by program director
Dates/Times:  Will vary
Minimum Age:  N/A