REFUGEE WELCOME KITS
Please be sure to acknowledge the DIY and Kit Projects Volunteer Waiver and follow the directions carefully.
WHAT TO DO:
You or your team will host a drive or purchase the supplies, complete the project, and drop off the completed project to the appropriate location. You may log your hours through the self-log feature of your profile after registering for the event and completing your project.
You can download a list of possible kits to make by clicking here or check out our Amazon wish list here.
If you would like to hold a drive, you can find some helpful tips HERE.
More helpful tips for completing DIY projects can be found HERE.
For anyone collecting service hours, we will grant one half-hour plus one hour per every two kits created.
Kits must contain EVERY item listed and be in a decorated bag with a decorated card to receive full service hours.
When finished, contact our project coordinator here to let them know how many kits you have and to coordinate drop-offs. Please note: due to the limited staff capacity of our team and our partners, it may take 3-5 days to respond and coordinate delivery.
WHY THIS KIT:
Did you know that Jacksonville ranks in the top 100 U.S. cities for refugee resettlement?
https://www.wusf.org/news/2020-02-27/six-florida-cities-rank-in-top-100-for-refugee-resettlement
Having fled the danger of their home countries and languishing in limbo for months--or even years--refugees enter the United States with next to nothing. Help restart their household by providing Welcome Kits with everything a family needs to begin their new life in safety in Northeast Florida.
DIY Volunteering allows families and groups of all ages and sizes to participate in flexible and meaningful community service opportunities from the comfort of their own homes or offices. DIY projects can be combined with social events, business meetings, celebrations, and more. Purchasing items or hosting a drive and assembling personal care kits are a critical way volunteers can address a real community need individually or as a group, family, school or neighborhood.
