Opportunities

Position: Moving Helpers and Apartment Set-Up Teams - New Americans Program

Location:  Salisbury, NC (In-Person)

Position Description: Moving Helpers and Apartment Set Up Teams support refugee and immigrant families as they transition into new housing. Volunteers can assist with a variety of tasks such as transporting furniture, lifting and carrying household items, cleaning either a newly rented home or the family’s previous residence, or setting up an initial apartment when new clients arrive. By lending a hand during this critical step, Moving Helpers and Apartment Set-Up Teams help create a warm welcome and ease the stress of relocation.

Key Responsabilities: (Could Include 1 or More of the Following)

• Assist with moving furniture and household items into new homes

• Provide vehicles such as vans or trucks when available to transport belongings

• Help clean new rental units or vacated residences as needed

• Help set apartments for new arrivals

• Work as part of a volunteer team to ensure a smooth and supportive moving process

• Offer encouragement and create a welcoming atmosphere for families during the transition

Qualifications: 

• Ability to lift and carry moderate to heavy items (with assistance)

• Access to a van or truck is helpful but not required

• Team players with a willingness to serve where needed

• Flexible, positive, and respectful in cross-cultural interactions

• Must complete a background check

Time Commitment: 

• Short term project for a group or individual

• Varies depending on family needs; generally, a one-time service lasting several hours per move.

 Impact:   As a Moving Helper or Apartment Set-Up Team, you’ll provide practical support that eases a stressful transition, while also showing refugee and immigrant families that they are not alone. Your efforts will help create a safe, welcoming home where families can begin building their new lives.

Interested? Please reach out to Lara Hollaway at LHollaway@LSCarolinas.net for additional information and to set up a quick video call. 

Position: Cultural Orientation Facilitators - New Americans Program

Location:  Salisbury, NC (In-Person)

Position Description: Cultural Orientation Facilitators play an important role in welcoming newly arrived families by helping them understand the essentials of daily life in the United States. Volunteers lead a series of four modules within the family's first 90 days, covering topics such as health, safety, housing, transportation, and community resources. Cultural Orientation Facilitators empower families to feel confident, informed, and supported as they adjust to their new home.

• Present 4 orientation modules on practical topics to families within their first 90 days in the U.S.

• Answer questions and provide guidance in a supportive, patient manner

• Provide education on health tips, medication usage, and navigating pharmacies or clinics

• Encourage confidence and independence as families adjust to a new culture

• Volunteers receive training in LSC volunteer practices and procedures and cultural awareness.

• For this volunteer opportunity, we also provide training material, module scripts, and videos.

Qualifications: 

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills Comfortable presenting information one-on-one or in small groups

• Flexibility to schedule sessions at times convenient for the family

• Interest in cross-cultural learning and supporting newly arrived families

• Must complete orientation and background check

Details: 

• Short term project for a group or individual

• For this volunteer opportunity, we also provide training material, module scripts, and videos.

Interested? Please reach out to Lara Hollaway at LHollaway@LSCarolinas.net for additional information and to set up a quick video call.