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Jesuit Volunteers also have the opportunity to serve in other US regions through our sibling organization, Jesuit Volunteer Corps .

Below is a list of opportunities organized by location and by category of service. As part of your application to become a Jesuit Volunteer, we’ll ask about your service preferences, but we ask all applicants to be open to where the need is greatest, and we may ask you to consider options you had not initially thought about.

Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services

Position Title

Welcome Center Specialist

Ameri Corps Status

Ameri Corps

Service Impact Area

Capacity Building

Primary Role

Case Coordination/Client Support (Ameri Corps)

Length of Service Term

12 months

Primary Service Area

Refugee and Immigrant Services

Populations Served

Children and Families, Immigrants and Refugees, Seniors/Elders, Survivors of DVSA

Other Issues and Roles

Community Organizing/Advocacy (Non-Ameri Corps positions only), Health and Health Education, Social Services

Brief Position

Description:

As the Welcome Center Specialist with Catholic Social Services’ Refugee Assistance and Immigration Services (RAIS) program—Alaska’s main refugee resettlement agency—you will be a vital resource for newly arrived refugees and immigrants, helping them build a strong foundation in their new community. In this dynamic role, you’ll organize and lead essential services such as cultural orientation, various job readiness workshops, and health access workshops, empowering youth and adult clients to navigate life in Anchorage with confidence.

You’ll also assist entry level clients in looking for and applying for jobs along with creating a welcoming space for celebrations and events that honor diverse cultures, fostering a sense of belonging for the community. This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact while growing personally and professionally in a role centered on connection, advocacy, and empowerment.

Day in Life of JV

A typical day for the Welcome Center Specialist JV/Ameri Corps Volunteer is dynamic, engaging, and mission driven. The day begins by opening the Welcome Center, ensuring the space is clean, organized, and ready to host workshops, Fresh International Garden (FIG) activities and serve employment clients. As clients arrive, the volunteer may facilitate job readiness workshops, guiding client’s through Anchorage’s job market, search for work in the U.S,

or identifying and strengthen soft skills. At times, workshops may also cover essential topics such as housing or healthcare access. Midday often includes one on one meetings with scheduled or walk in client’s seeking employment support. This may include assisting with job applications, resume development or obtaining employment/income verification for case management teams while documenting all services provided in the Apricot Case Management system.

In addition, the volunteer may assist other teams with planning community celebrations or support clients with completing paperwork for subsidized daycare or housing services. They may also coordinate with interpreters and volunteers to prepare for future sessions, ensuring all logistical needs are met. The day often ends with cleaning and closing duties such as wiping down all tables, chairs and counters and securing all doors and windows.

Each day offers a chance to empower clients, build community connections, and make a tangible difference in the lives of refugees and immigrants in Anchorage.
Occasional weekend or evening hours required in order to host classes/events at times clients are able to attend. The…