Refugees in Boise, ID
A History of Helping
Since the early 1980's Boise has been a community that has helped in the resettlement of thousands of refugees. And now, there are dozens of incredible organizations that work to resettle refugees and assist our new neighbors in finding jobs, adjusting to the new culture, navigating health care, the DMV, and countless other aspects of life that many of us take for granted. We know that so many of us want to help, but sometimes, we just don't know how.
That's why we've compiled a list of incredible organizations that work specifically with refugees
GLOCAL
Glocal exists to mobilize, train and connect the Christian community through welcoming and developing friendships of mutuality with people who have come to the Boise area as refugees.
Primary volunteer opportunities include:
- Hosting a baby shower for a refugee family
- Teaching English to refugee women
- Assist with Glocal community gardens
- Deliver furniture donations to furnish refugee homes
- Become a Friendship Partner to a refugee family
Contact: MichelleL@GlocalBoise.org
IRC
International Rescue Committee helps people affected by humanitarian crises—including the climate crisis—to survive, recover and rebuild their lives. They also work to prepare refugees for life in Boise.
Primary volunteer opportunities include:
- Digital Skills Coach for new arrivals
- Job Readiness Training/Cultural Orientation
- Housing Orientation (bi-lingual+)
- Matching Grant Volunteer
- Donate to urgent humanitarian crises
Contact: Georgette.Siqueiros@rescue.org
ANA
Agency for New Americans is a refugee resettlement agency in Boise that uses a holistic approach to assisting its refugee clients to get on the path to self-sufficiency and integration.
Primary volunteer opportunities include:
- Welcome airport arrivals
- Refugee apartment set up
- Transportation Assistance/ Bus Training
- Assist with building Hygiene Baskets
- Storage Unit Organization
Contact: owargo@jannus.org
IOF
The Idaho Office for Refugees supports our nation’s founding belief of offering refuge and safety to people forced to leave their homes due to persecution of their religious beliefs, political opinions, or ethnic heritage.
Primary volunteer opportunities include:
- Sponsor a refugee family or individual
- Rent a room or property or cosign
- Global Talent Program
- REACH Summer Youth Program
- English Language Center
Contact: iorinfo@idahorefugees.org
