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Volunteer

Join the work of welcome

From airport pickups to educational opportunities, there are plenty of ways to get involved.

Every day, our community of volunteers from around the country dedicate their time to welcoming new neighbors and educating their community members or congregations on issues related to immigration and refugees.

There are many ways to get involved. Volunteer opportunities vary depending on needs, and some positions require applications, additional training, and/or background checks to ensure the safety of the vulnerable populations we serve.

Thank you for your interest in joining the work of welcome!

Volunteer with Global Refuge

Baltimore

Fargo

San Antonio

Historically, volunteers have volunteered locally through Affiliates in the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) network. If you’d like to get involved with an Affiliate close to you, please click here to learn more.

Faith Alliance

Faith Alliance is a safe welcome training for communities of faith who wish to deepen their commitment to the work of welcoming immigrants and refugees in their contexts. It begins with a Biblical primer on welcome, covers basic terms and policies in the immigration world, shares firsthand accounts

Global Refuge Ambassador Program

The Global Refuge Ambassador Network is a community of passionate advocates, volunteers, and leaders from all walks of life, united by their passion and commitment to stand in solidarity with Global Refuge and the newcomers we serve.

Become an Ambassador

Build a Neighbor Kit

Pack one (or many!) of our Neighbor Kits to show refugees and other immigrants that they are a welcome part of our communities

Neighbor Kits

Become a Foster Parent

Make a huge difference in an immigrant child's life by becoming a foster parent. Foster parents provide a loving home and a safe environment while children await reunification with their families.

Become a Foster Parent

Three women wrapping gifts at Hope for the Holidays event.

Hope for All

This annual program collects cards and gifts for distribution at immigration detention centers across the country, sharing holiday hope and joy with individuals and families seeking safety in the United States. Join us as we share hope and joy with some of our newest neighbors!

Download the Toolkit