Refugee resettlement services include: - Assistance in networking throughout the community - Budgeting orientation - Cultural and employment orientation - Intake orientation - Medical access - Reception - Recruitment and training of volunteers - School registration - Stable housing Donations of household items are accepted: - Children's Welcome Baskets: Donors may express their creativity to create age-specific baskets for infants and toddlers, grade school youth, teens and adults - Cleaning Supplies Baskets: Create a "Bucket Basics" by filling a trash can with dish soap, laundry detergent, mop and broom, shower curtain with rings, sponges and paper towels, toilet paper and trash bag - Needed Basic Household Items: Bathroom rugs and mats, can openers, glassware, comforters and large blankets, kitchen and bathroom towels, kitchen tables and chairs, lamps with shades, large kitchen trash can, mattresses/box springs (gently used), pots and pans, sheet sets, shower curtains with rings, silverware, and sofas - Refurbished Computer and Internet Funds - Rental Assistance/Utility Fund - Shopping Cart Fund - Survival Kits: 60 watt light bulbs, alarm clock, children's Tylenol and adult Tylenol, envelopes, first aid kit, flashlight, key chains, new pillows, nightlights (children's and adults), postage stamps (10 per bag), thermometer and wallet Volunteer opportunities: - Donation collections: Organizes donation drives for items in order to meet the needs of families or to stock up CCRRP supplies - Driving teachers: Assists a client in learning how to drive, help study for permit test and help client practice for driving - English as a second language tutors: Helps with English lessons at the family's home - Family mentor: A volunteer is involved with a family about a month after arrival and once per week afterward. This time can include practicing English, taking them to the grocery store, or just chatting about life in the U.S. Commitment to the family is three months. Preferred group of 2-3 people, with friends, family or co-workers - Grocery shopping groups: Assists in purchasing basic food items to be available the day or night refugee families arrive into the U.S - Special projects: Engages volunteers in special projects to benefit the program which uses their skills and talents. Contact CCRRP with ideas for special projects. Background check, training and volunteer orientation required for some volunteering opportunities.