Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Center

Agency Name/Address:
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre
PO Box 9023
Rockville, NY 11571

Agency Contact Name:
Barbara Holahan, Director of Accounting
Phone Number: 516.678.5800 ext 234 or main number; 516.678.5800
Email: bholahan@drvc.org

Nature and Purpose of Agency:
To serve and organize for better public policies people who are poor, troubled, weak or oppressed on Long Island, including immigrants and their families and newly arrived refugees.  Like St. John’s, we are a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church endeavoring to imbue all that we do with that unique approach and spirit.

Tasks Available for Students:
Immigration - direct service work as well as social action and advocacy, within a 21 person team – interviewing, assessment and intake of clients – counseling (with mentor or supervision) of clients on immigration law and public benefits – resettlement aid, ranging from ESL and computer training to general orientation to life in America for recently arrived refugees.
Business – assist with all business aspects of the Department of Institutional Advancement.

Time Requirements: 
Flexible though an ongoing relationship is desirable and most beneficial to participants;
Day and evening hours available (Tuesday)

Student Awareness/Special Instructions:
Direct supervision will be under the Department’s Director and administrators of the three available units; counseling, refugee resettlement and advocacy.

Agency directions: 
Call for directions