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Romero House
Purpose
Romero House serves the needs of refugee claimants awaiting their tribunal hearing. It provides accommodation in four residences and provides a wide range of services from advocacy to counselling, to the many liaison activities with agencies, committees, schools, etc.
Nature of Work
Advocacy, accommodation, counselling, liaison, community building.
Typical volunteer projects: Community development, community organizing, education, English teaching, grassroots organization, homelessness, housing, human rights, income generation, legal aide, micro-enterprise, public policy, reception, refugee relief, repairs, research, social services, social work, translation, tutoring and youth ministry.
Placement
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Time Frame
Beginning date: September 1st. (Alternative might be negotiated.)
Length of commitment: One year.
Commitment Begins
Sept. 1
Remuneration
Yes
Requirements
Adults, preferably with experience in solidarity work. Live-in program for volunteers. Flexibility and community consciousness a must.
Other Details
Room, board and $125.00 per month.
A focus on spirituality, solidarity and service.
Contact Info
Mary Jo Leddy
Romero House
1558 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
Canada M6P 1A4
PH:(416) 763-1303
FAX:(416) 763-2939
romerohouse@bellnet.ca
www.romerohouse.org
Last updated: 2005-07-01