Help refugees in Arizona. Engage in intercultural exchange. Become a Volunteer Anchor! "Click here":forms/volunteeranchorapplication to apply! Refugees flee persecution in their home country, persecution based on who they are, and what they believe. They are invited by the federal government to rebuild their lives in the United States. COAR supports refugees as they rebuild positive, self-sufficient lives. Over 2,000 refugees arrive in Arizona every year from all over the globe. This year, COAR is working with refugees from Burma, Burundi, Iraq, Iran and Eritrea. You can help! Become a Volunteer Anchor, providing mentorship and friendship to recently arrived refugee families here in Phoenix. Help refugees adjust to life in the United States by practicing English, visiting local sites of interest, and exchanging ideas. Volunteer Anchors work in pairs so apply with a friend, or we can assign you a partner. Email Vidula Patki at vpatki@coarweb.org with any questions! Get Involved. Apply Now! http://www.coarweb.org/forms/volunteeranchorapplication