Welcome teams
Resettling in a new country without speaking the language, understanding the culture, or knowing anyone suddenly makes simple daily tasks daunting and overwhelming. What’s needed are friends to help with the transition!
Volunteer Welcome Teams partner with a refugee family during their first six months in Houston. Welcome Teams connect refugees with critical resources and community, act as a support system, and honor and esteem refugees with the gift of friendship.
Attend an Orientation, complete an online application, and attend a Welcome Team Training
Join a team of 4-10 people
Be ready to commit to one refugee family for 4-6 months
Be prepared for one personal visit with the family per week initially
Teams should expect to visit the family 2-3 times per week collectively in the first 2 months, then once per week thereafter
