Immigrant Resource Program

Community leaders creating connections

THE IMMIGRANT RESOURCE PROGRAM (IRP)

The Immigrant Resource Program provides immigrant communities with the information necessary to access resources and support success. Immigrant Community Leadership Fellows (ICLFs), the volunteer team at the heart of this program, are current and aspiring leaders from within the immigrant community. Their firsthand understanding of the experiences of newcomers makes them uniquely equipped to serve as advocates for immigrant and refugee populations. ICLFs combine knowledge of local needs and training from professionals in various fields to plan information events tailored to their communities. This program empowers immigrants by making them bridges between local communities and key resources, while also making them trusted beacons of important information.

The Immigrant Resource Program is funded by the Office for New Americans.

IMMIGRANT COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP FELLOWS (ICLFs)

Eligible Volunteers
• Immigrants
• 18 years and older
• Non-English speakers welcome (interpreters available upon request)

Commitment
Only 2 hours a month!
• 1 hr. = Meet with IRP team to plan community info events (in-person/virtual)
• 1 hr. = Host events to share information with the community
(Optional) 1 hr. = Roundtable talks with key organizations (in-person/virtual)

Providing Info Events
No prior experience required – this is a learning opportunity! ICLFs receive guidance from a professional in the field before each event. Participate in events about topics that are important to your community AND are of interest to you. The following are themes for info events that we plan to host in the upcoming year.

• Civic Engagement: Basic rights & voting
• Health Care: Insurance, access, options
• Emergency Services & First Aid
• Mental Health: Issues & Resources
• Women’s Health
• Employment: Support for job seekers
• Educational Resources: For all ages & levels
• Resources for Parents: Activities & Assistance

Want to add an issue that your community needs more info about?

Join our team to help your community get the info they need to succeed!

Providing info and a game (with prizes!) at the USCIS/Afghan Support Center event

Fundraising event with Daemen Humanitarian Association and Trillium’s Courtyard Florist to support first aid classes for immigrants and refugees.

Meet the team! Program Manager Kim Nguyen (left) with Alex Rodriguez, Program Assistant

Mohammad Ebrahimi receiving the Certificate of Excellence for outstanding work in the Immigrant Resource Program!

READY TO JOIN?

Get started in three easy steps!

1. Submit a volunteer application: Journey's End Volunteer Application
2. Attend volunteer orientation (in-person/online): Volunteer Orientation
3. Sign up for the IRP WhatsApp group
• Download the app (it’s free!)
• Click here or scan the QR code below using the WhatsApp camera

Questions?

For program information or WhatsApp assistance, contact:

Kim Nguyen, IRP Manager
cell (call/text): (716) 208 - 5498
email: knguyen@jersbuffalo.org

Alex Rodriguez, IRP Assistant
email: arodriguez@jersbuffalo.org