The Workshop
World Relief Chicagoland
An e-learning space where you can connect, learn & grow with others on the journey.
Volunteering with World Relief Chicagoland? contact [email protected] to request a coupon code to take all our courses for free!
Free
What does the term "refugee" mean? How do refugees come to the U.S.? How do organizations like World Relief fit in? Explore these questions and more in The Refugee's Journey. 45 minutes.
Free
This course will help you understand the facts about asylum and provide a clear overview of asylum seekers in the United States. Est. time to complete: 45 minutes.
Free
In Navigating Friendships, you'll learn basics to build empowering, long-lasting friendships with those who may differ from you in culture, socio-economic status, and religion, and best practices for supporting a friend who lives with trauma.
$55
This course offers a foundational understanding of Afghan history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Afghan friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
This course offers a foundational understanding of Congolese history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Congolese friends. The estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
Explore the basics of cross-cultural friendship and gain a framework for how to recognize, navigate and be enriched by cultural differences. Estimated time to complete: 60 minutes.
$55
How do we engage in friendship with those of a different economic status than us without causing harm? This course widens our definition of poverty and helps us strive for mutuality and authenticity in our friendships. Est. time to complete: 60 min
$55
This course helps build awareness and sensitivity to how the effects of trauma may be at play in friendships, and how we can support those who experience the effects of trauma in their everyday lives. Estimated time to complete: 60 minutes.
$55
How do we effectively welcome and befriend neighbors of different faith backgrounds? This course helps us examine motivations in interfaith friendships, and to foster relationships with trust and mutuality. Estimated time to complete: 60 min.
$55
Equipping you to mentor a career-seeking immigrant with confidence. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
Free
Learn the ins and outs of the U.S. naturalization test and how to help an English language learner feel confident as they prepare for their interview.
$49
This course will give you tools, helpful information, and best practices in early childhood development. Est. time to complete: 60 minutes.
$59
Everything you need to support an English learner. Navigate a language barrier, be a culturally sensitive language partner, and choose helpful topics of conversation to support your new friend as they learn English. Est. time to complete: 90 mins.
$59
$59
Learn how to support a newly arrived immigrant with their health needs as they get used to life in the U.S. Est. time to complete: 1 hour
$59
Ambassadors amplify the voices of those experiencing vulnerability in our communities. Through this course, you'll be equipped to represent World Relief through effective stories, captivating presentations, and advocacy at a grassroots level. 90 min
Free
This course will equip youth volunteers to engage immigrant youth with confidence. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$80
Explore immigration through a biblical lens. Gain deep insights into compassion, justice, and hospitality. Join us in this transformative journey. 90 minutes.
$50
Explore immigration through a biblical lens with your small group. Gain deep insights into compassion, justice, and hospitality. Join us in this transformative journey.
$59