Refugee Ministry
France welcomes many refugees each year and recognizes the need to assimilate these persons well into French society. Several benevolent associations are in place to assist in this process. One aspect is to match volunteers one-on-one with new arrivals for friendship and community, to help refugees learn about French culture and the French language, to acclimate to the city, to provide information about various services and to navigate administrative processes. This is a wonderful opportunity to bless the city of Paris by helping to meet this important need. At the same time, this offers opportunities to establish relationships through which global Christian workers can share the gospel message and the love of God.
Special Requirements
Raise your own support.
Specific opportunities:
- Become a friendship partner for newly arrived refugees
- Lead or participate in workshops
- Participate in food and clothing distribution
- Lead or participate in classes to teach entrepreneurship
- Serve as an entrepreneurship mentor
Qualifications:
- Good interpersonal skills
- Degree in social work or counseling desirable
- Experience in entrepreneurship helpful, but not required
Special Requirements:
- Raise your own support