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CONNECTIONS

An Invitation to Cross-Cultural Workers for Service in the U.S.A.

"Our faith calls us to a different road - a path of global responsibility and solidarity."  
Called to Global Solidarity, p. 3

Each year thousands of immigrants and refugees come to the United States seeking to make a new life for themselves. They come with their own hopes and dreams, as well as their own languages and cultural backgrounds. Upon arrival in the United States, many of them are intimidated by the complexity of settling in to a foreign country.

Newcomers face not only the difficulty of learning a new language, but they also must confront the differences in culture. Consequently, there is a great need for people with the skills and knowledge necessary to facilitate the integration of newcomers into American society. Many times this is done through Church based organizations and initiatives.

People who have served cross-culturally are a significant resource to dioceses and organizations in integrating newcomers. Their language skills and knowledge of various cultures and ethnic communities can be invaluable. In fact it is common for many cross-cultural workers to seek opportunities which allow them to integrate and use their skills and experiences in their own country.

Therefore, Migration and Refugee Services (MRS), in collaboration with FROM - Mission to Mission, the United States Catholic Mission Association (USCMA) and the Catholic Network of Volunteer Service (CNVS), seeks to connect former cross-cultural workers and other interested volunteers with the various networks and ethnic communities that could benefit from their language skills and cultural knowledge.

They seek to make these connections to address both the pastoral and social needs of newcomers in the spirit of global solidarity.

These needs include:

  Liturgical aids and materials
  Catechesis and catechetical materials
  Leadership development
  Translation
  Cultural orientation and transitioning
  ESL training
  Advocacy work
  Employment counseling
  Job training
  Housing searches
  Social interaction

Migration and Refugee Services / APD
Attn: Cross-Cultural Work Application
3211 4th Street, Northeast
Washington, DC 20017-1194
Email: pcmr@nccbuscc.org
Phone: (202) 541-3341

"Beyond differences of language, race, ethnicity, gender, culture, and nation, we are one human family."   (Called to Global Solidarity, p.3)

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