Thank you for your interest in donating your time and skills to Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA)!
Volunteers support LSSNCA's work to welcome new neighbors and build a community of well-being where people thrive.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Mentor a youth or young adult through the Mentoring Youth Program in Virginia (MYVA)
- Volunteers are paired with a youth or young adult (age 15-24) to assist them with transitioning to adulthood in the United States. Responsibilities may vary based on mentee’s interests and goals but may include school tutoring, facilitating with college enrollment, or job search and application process.
- Average time commitment: 2-4 hours per month for 6 – 12 months.
Mentoring a youth or young adult through the Refugee Youth Mentoring Program in Maryland (RYMP)
- Volunteers are paired with a refugee youth or young adult (age 16-24) to assist them with career development. Responsibilities may vary based on mentee’s goals and interest, but may include exploring career and educational opportunities, identifying career pathways, or assisting with their job search and application process.
- Average time commitment: 6-10 hours per month for 12 months
Mentoring refugees through the Refugee Career Pathways in Maryland (RCP)
- Volunteers are paired with an adult refugee who is trying to return to their chosen career field through reaccreditation in the United States. The specifics of the mentorship role will vary based on the goals and interests of the individual adult but will focus on building the skills needed to succeed in the U.S. workplace, along with networking in their chosen field to increase their success in finding appropriate and adequate employment opportunities.
- Average time commitment: 4-10 hours per month for 2-4 months
If you're ready to volunteer with LSSNCA, please complete the form below! A LSSNCA team member will reach out to you.
