The Workshop
World Relief Western New York
Welcome to The Workshop!
Whether you're a volunteer, church, employer, educator or neighbor & friend, when you need support, The Workshop is your partner in welcome! Our practical courses combine decades of World Relief expertise and make them available to you anytime. Check out our library to find the course that works for you!
Volunteering with World Relief Western New York?
Contact [email protected] to request a coupon code to take all our courses for free!
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Learn About Immigration
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Get to Know World Relief Western New York
CourseExplore World Relief and our work around the world & in your local community. Estimated time to complete: 30 minutes.
Free
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Introduction to World Relief Western New York
CourseThis course is an introduction to World Relief for one-time volunteers. Estimated time to complete: 20 minutes.
Free
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The Asylum Seeker's Journey Western New York
CourseThis 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
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The Refugee's Journey Western New York
CourseWhat 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
Explore Christian Perspectives on Immigration
Learn On Your Own or In a Group
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Welcoming the Stranger Western New York
CourseExplore immigration through a biblical lens. Gain deep insights into compassion, justice, and hospitality. Join us in this transformative journey. 90 minutes.
$49
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Welcoming the Stranger: Leader Training
CourseEmpower your small group to think biblically about immigration. Get the tools you need to launch and lead a Welcoming the Stranger small group. 60 minutes.
Free
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Welcoming the Stranger: Small Group Western New York
CourseExplore immigration through a biblical lens with your small group. Gain deep insights into compassion, justice, and hospitality. Join us in this transformative journey.
$59
Gain Cultural Insights
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Afghan Culture Guide Western New York
CourseThis 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
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Congolese Culture Guide Western New York
CourseThis 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
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Syrian Culture Guide Western New York
CourseThis course offers a foundational understanding of Syrian history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Syrian friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
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Ukrainian Culture Guide Western New York
CourseThis course offers a foundational understanding of Ukrainian history and culture, including best practices for interacting with your new Ukrainian friends. Estimated time to complete is 90 minutes.
$49
Navigate Differences in Relationships
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Navigating Friendships Western New York
CourseIn 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.
$49
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Friendships: Embracing Cultural Differences Western New York
CourseExplore 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.
$49
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Friendships: Embracing Socio-Economic Differences Western New York
CourseHow 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
$49
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Friendships: Navigating the Effects of Trauma Western New York
CourseThis 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.
$49
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Friendships: Navigating Religious Differences Western New York
CourseHow 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.
$49
Build Skills to Support Newcomers
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Career Mentoring Western New York
CourseEquipping you to mentor a career-seeking immigrant with confidence. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$59
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Early Childhood Western New York
CourseThis course will give you practical tools, helpful information, and best practices in early childhood development. Est. time to complete: 60 minutes.
$59
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English Conversation Partners Western New York
CourseEverything 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
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Equip Immigrants to Know Their Rights Western New York
CourseThrough real-world scenarios, engaging lessons, and downloadable resources, learn how to help immigrants understand and confidently assert their rights.
$45
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ESL Tutoring Western New York
CourseThis course will prepare you to tutor an adult English language learner. Estimated time to complete: 6 hours.
$59
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Youth Tutoring and Mentoring Western New York
CourseThis course will equip youth volunteers to engage immigrant youth with confidence. Estimated time to complete: 90 minutes.
$59
Mobilize Your Church
Have Questions?
Contact [email protected] for support or to request a coupon code if you are a World Relief volunteer.
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