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Volunteer Opportunities

Join our volunteer program and help support Indy's immigrant and refugee communities.
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Natural Helpers

Assist immigrants to integrate in communities they live and work in. 
  • Engagement and referrals for clients (either in the community or matched with a client)
  • One time mandatory onboarding training (8 hours)
  • Monthly trainings (1 hour, virtual)
  • Quarterly workshops (2 hours, hybrid format )
  • First or second generation immigrants preferred
  • Location: remote or in-person
  • Time Commitment: Variable (one year in the program required)
  • Age: 18+
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Citizenship & Legal Support 

Assist clients in their journey to become naturalized citizens.
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Provide support during a citizenship workshop

  • Location: Varies around Indianapolis
  • Time Commitment: Four hours; One day event
  • Age: 18+ (or 13-17 years old with a parent/guardian)

Co-teach a class either virtually or in-person

  • Location: varies around Indianapolis in-person or virtual
  • Time Commitment: 1.5 - 2 hours a week, for 8-12 weeks
  • Age: 18+

Tutor for civics exam

  • Location: Varies around Indianapolis in-person or virtual
  • Time Commitment: Flexible based on client needs and volunteer availability. Less than 1 month commitment.
  • Age: 18+

Conduct a mock-interview

  • Location: Varies around Indianapolis in-person
  • Time Commitment: One-time. Flexible based on client needs and volunteer availability
  • Age: 18+

English Language Learning 

Assist beginner adult students enrolled in classes to learn English.
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Classroom assistant to help with small group work 

  • Location: Virtual and in-person (varies around Indianapolis)
  • Time Commitment: 1.5 hours per week for 15 weeks
  • Age: 18+

Tutoring during winter break and summer break

  • Location: Virtual or In-person
  • Time Commitment: One hour per week, for 3-5 weeks
  • Age: 18+

Registration Assistant to help students register for Adult Education classes

  • Location: Virtual or in-person
  • Time Commitment: Two hours; One-time commitment
  • Age: 18+ (or 13-17 years old with a parent/guardian)
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Integrating in the United States can be difficult, from legal resources to help with basic needs, IWC can help you find the help you need.
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