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JSSA's Newcomer Resettlement program has been helping refugees from the former Soviet Union and Iran adapt to American life since the turn of the century. JSSA – as the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington’s agent – helps resettle eligible newcomers and assists recent arrivals by working closely with the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) and with local Jewish agencies, schools, synagogue groups, and individual volunteers to help ease the transition for refugees into a new homeland, culture, and way of life. You can help newly arrived refugees through the following volunteer opportunities:

• Doctors/Dentists/Health Professionals: Volunteer doctors and dentists provide free initial consultation and services to newcomers.
• English tutors: adults improve and study English and citizenship preparation in their own homes once a week. Training provided.
• Attorneys: volunteer attorneys provide pro bono legal help in a variety of areas and specialties on an as-needed basis.
• "Project Citizenship": a joint effort to help refugees in their quest to become US citizens.
• Accountants: help newcomers with tax preparation and consultations. Present yearly Income Tax Seminar.
• Synagogues: Congregations are welcome to "adopt" newcomer families, thus ensuring them a place to go for Shabbat and religious services.

Learn more about our Newcomer Resettlement Services Support.

To learn more about JSSA's Newcomer Resettlement volunteer opportunities please call 301-881-3700 or send an email inquiry.

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