Do you love hearing incredible stories? Do you like to meet people from other cultures, who were born across the world?
Global Neighbors partners American mentors with New American individuals or families to share language, culture, and friendship. Depending on your preferences and abilities, and as well as those of the New American(s) you are matched with, a mentor might tutor English, explain American culture, introduce a new person to Bismarck, practice driving or study the driver's manual, search for jobs/apartments and complete applications, cook new food together, learn about other cultures and languages, take hikes, garden, play sports, or make a new lifelong friend.
We ask our mentors to share just 1 hour a week, for a 6-month period, with their mentee. We also ask all of our mentors to pay for and undergo a basic background check. There is no cost for the New American mentees.
Previous mentors have said "I love mentoring because it's like taking my kids on an international mission every week", and "I love sharing language and learning about other cultures." Mentors discover so much about themselves and North Dakota while getting to know their new neighbors.
We are always looking for mentors, or short-term volunteers who can help with tutoring, giving rides, secretarial duties in our office, or assisting with fundraising and special events. Please visit our website if you have any questions! www.bismarckglobalneighbors.org
