OUR MISSION

RRISA's mission is to heal
and rebuild the lives of displaced and uprooted people, answering the humanitarian call to serve those fleeing from persecution, war, famine,
and extreme poverty.

Refugee
Resettlement
and Immigration
Services of Atlanta

4151 Memorial Drive
Suite 205D
Decatur, GA 30032
404.622.2235
fax 404.622.3321
info@rrisa.org

If you are interested in volunteering, please email serve@rrisa.org.

Program Statistics

Over 900 community members volunteered with RRISA over the past year.
Local schools, faith-based and civic groups gain a better understanding of refugee resettlement through hands on activities.
Volunteers log over 12,000 hours of service each year.
Donations of goods, volunteer time, mileage, and services are often doubled through a federal matching program.

How to Get Involved

Volunteer as an individual or get a group together. Plan a day of service with your classmates, colleagues, book club, teammates, faith-based group or civic organization.
Email serve@rrisa.org for more information!

RRISA offers many volunteer opportunities for individuals and organizations

Here at RRISA, there are plenty of ways to get involved. From making a donation to helping teach basic computer skills, RRISA depends on dedicated volunteers to be a part of a successful resettlement journey. There are volunteer opportunities in our resettlement, youth/education, employment, and social adjustment departments.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Apartment Set-up

collect items to stock apartment
help with apartment
set-up

Dates: Apartment set-up times and days vary

Clothing Distribution

assist with organization of clothing donations
distribute clothing to refugee families

Dates: Flexible; need is greatest on Tuesdays and Wednesdays

Employment Preparation Services

provide MARTA orientations
teach basic computer skills
conduct mock interviews
assist refugees with resume writing or learning English
help clients fill out online applications

Dates: 9:30-noon Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday

Youth Program

help with homework in the after school program
assist with activities such as art, sports, or computer lessons
help counselors with activities in the RRISA summer program

Dates: After-school program – Monday through Thursday 3:30/4:00pm - 5:30/6:00pm and Saturdays 8:30am - 12:30pm (academic year).
Summer program – Monday through Friday 11:30am - 4:30pm (June and July).

Upcoming Volunteer Orientations

Wednesday, February 8th at 10:00 am and 4:00 pm
Email serve@rrisa.org to attend!