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Purpose of an Advocate:
Love asylum seekers through intentional Christian friendship, addressing both:
- The practical needs of acclimating into a new culture
- The spiritual/emotional needs through natural discipleship
Advocate Eligibility Requirements:
- Demonstrate Christ’s love and truth through words and actions
- Affirm our Rule of Faith
- Actively attend a local church
- Provide one spiritual reference who may speak to your ability to serve
- Have the time, capacity, and willingness to serve
- Complete General DASH Volunteer & Advocate specific training as listed on the website, writing down any questions to discuss with the Program Leader
- Fill out the Advocate application and interview with the Advocate Program Leader, Sarah Lowry, and/or Assistant prior to being paired with an asylum seeker ($22.22 processing fee)
- Visit with the designated person seeking asylum a minimum of 2 times per month for the duration of their DASH eligibility. Additional contact is expected weekly.