Volunteer

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Attend a workshop

Attend our in-person 101 information session to learn more about Clarkston, refugees, and Friends of Refugees. These interactive workshops occur once a month—on either a Wednesday night or a Saturday morning.

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Joe Nowland, a Friends of Refugees staff member, leads an Introduction to Friends of Refugees workshop for a group of volunteers.
A volunteer sits at a table full of plastic donation bags at Friends of Refugee's Hospitality House.

Volunteer regularly

Opportunities typically occur Monday – Thursday, 8:30am – 5:00pm.
There are occasional volunteer opportunities at night and on the weekends.

Volunteers can assist for a few hours with English and literacy classes, work with young children, tutor, walk alongside pregnant refugee women, garden, and help with general program tasks.


Visit our program pages to learn more about the programs our volunteers support.
Once you complete our General Volunteer Interest Form, a staff member will contact you.

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Volunteer at an event

We regularly host one-time events and trainings that need volunteer support!

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Three volunteers stand together at an outdoor Friends of Refugees event.
A group of volunteers pose for a photo.

Group opportunities

We have limited opportunities on a case-by-case basis to host volunteer groups for special projects. Complete our volunteer form, and we’ll get back to you.

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