Importance of Volunteers in Job Development

I recently attended a dinner for LIRS affiliate volunteers of the year. I was an inspiring night and really highlighted the importance of volunteers in successful resettlement programs. They play no bigger role than the one the play in job development. Volunteers can and should be utilized in pre-employment classes as teachers, in job development by providing transportation to and from interviews, and as community members networking with colleagues to strengthen ties to employers and job openings. Finding retired business men and women to help job coach clients can be extremely beneficial to refugees' success in the workplace. Mainly, volunteers being a set of skills and expertise to the employment service arena that job developers may not necessarily have. The more individuals we have supporting our clients the faster they can integrate and become self-sufficient. Go to: www.volunteermatch.org to find connect your needs to a volunteer looking to support a great cause like ours!