The Mount Carmel Freedom House
Mount Carmel's Freedom House exists to house refugees on a semi-permanent basis as they transition into a new life in America
Current volunteer opportunities below:
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HOUSE PREP TEAM:
Clean the house during transitions; do laundry; stock the home with hygiene and cleaning supplies.
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*We need movers from time to time*
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Contact: Will Atwater
919-210-1273
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GROCERY TEAM:
The current family is receiving food assistance and can purchase their own grocery items. They now have their own transportation and don't need drivers.
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Select items are not covered through food assistance, such as paper towels, toilet paper, napkins; donations can be placed in the bin in the Fellowship Hall; the church has Food Lion gift cards if you'd like to donate but don't have the funds to do so.
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Contact: Dawn Berry
919-730-6361
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ESL TEAM:
Those with backgrounds in teaching English as a second language or those who would like to serve working with the family to reinforce lessons may join.
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Contact: Taylor Dunham
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*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TEAM - SEE BELOW
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HOSPITALITY TEAM:
Meet the family as they arrive; bring fresh flowers prior to arrival; show the family how to use appliances, shower, etc.; see if the family needs clothes.
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Drop in to check on and visit with family from time to time.
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Contact: Jen Jamerson
919-709-5750
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*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TEAM - SEE BELOW
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MAINTENANCE TEAM:
Help with maintenance of the Freedom House
Current needs:
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Door in master bedroom sticks
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Landscaping around home
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Roof needs replacing/repair
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Shoe molding needed in kitchen
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Contact: Will Atwater
919-210-1273
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DRIVER TEAM:
The family needs to be driven to and from doctors appointments.
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Contact: Jen Jamerson
919-709-5750
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*SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS TEAM - SEE BELOW
REQUIREMENTS FOR HOSPITALITY & ESL TEAMS
*There are requirements for those who volunteer on teams that work directly with the family*
*Only a limited number of people can serve on the Hospitality Team at one time so as not to overwhelm the family*
*Vaccination is required*
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Complete a background check & Watch a child protection training video/pass a quiz HERE
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Attend a cross-cultural ministry education class
RESOURCES
Books
Strangers No More by Richard Albra and Nancy Foner
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Foreign to Familiar by Sarah Lanier
The Inner World of the Immigrant Child by Cristina Igoa