Volunteer Opportunities – Be the Difference!
Your Life Skills—Paired with R4R’s Proven Approach—to Help a Refugee
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Rides 4 Refugees is Looking for Difference-Makers!
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Do you want to create a lasting impact in the lives of our newest neighbors? At Rides 4 Refugees, you can help families move to independence through reliable transportation.
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As our mission continues to grow, we’re seeking passionate, caring volunteers to join our team in the following areas. Whether you have a few hours a month or more to give, your involvement truly matters.
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Learn more about each role, including responsibilities and time commitment, please review the opportunities below and find where you can make a difference.
Volunteer Opportunities:
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• Vehicle Purchase Assistance Support
“What you do for yourself dies with you when you leave this world, what you do for others lives on forever” – Sir Ken Robinson
Teach driving skills and make a difference in someone’s life
Driver Training Support
Location: Central Ohio
Type: Driving Coach
Qualifications: Driver’s license along with confidence and patience to work with new drivers
Time: Few hours per week
Length: 3 months
Details: Using a Rides 4 Refugee vehicle, train a refugee client to drive and obtain their driver's license. This requires multiple sessions and close communication with the client for scheduling.
Help a refugee purchase a vehicle with confidence
Vehicle Purchase Assistance
Location: Central Ohio
Type: Hands on Vehicle Shopping / Negotiating / Guiding
Qualifications: Experience with vehicle mechanical systems and purchase and negotiation process helpful
Length: 2-4 weeks
Details: Help a refugee client who has their driver's license and is ready to buy a reliable a used vehicle, to visit dealerships and search sale offerings, test drive, and support the purchase. Mileage reimbursed.
Vehicle Repair Assistance Support
Location: Central Ohio
Type: Consulting and supporting along with some minor vehicle service
Qualifications: Experience with vehicle mechanical systems and working with repair shops
Length: on going as needed
Details: Work with client and vetted repair shops to diagnose and repair client’s vehicle. Also develop plans to refurbish donated vehicles.
Help a Refugee Receive Quality & Affordable Vehicle Repairs
Create Fun, Meaningful, and Memorable Events all for a Good Cause
Event Organizer – Fund Raising
Location: Central Ohio
Type: Planning and Organizing
Qualifications: Organized, creative, and dependable individual who is passionate about planning meaningful events that bring people together and support our mission
Length: 3 months
Details: Help plan and run engaging fundraising and community events in partnership with the R4R leadership team.
Jobs: Planning • Organizing • Promoting events that raise money and awareness
Additional Information About Volunteering for a Non-profit
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