Join Us
Marafiki means "Friends" in Swahili.
Volunteer Opportunities
Join us as a volunteer throughout the year at events, programs, and community engagements. Email us below.
Be a Mentor to Refugee Youth
Do you have professional experience or college journey to share?
Support youth in navigating college and career opportunities. Get paired with a youth or young adult ages 15-24.
Mentorships last for 6 months and require about 6 hours per month. Join the waiting list now. Applications now open!
Join Us
Marafiki means Friends in Swahili.
We invite you to become our friends. We need each other to make an impact in the broader community.
Building relationships across Lexington to ensure our Swahili-speaking community has equal access to resources and opportunities to make our community stronger.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Summer Swahili Camp - Do you love kids and value their development? Join us this summer during our Swahili Camp to help organize games, lunches, and support teachers.
Marafiki Center Ambassadors - Are you an African immigrant, passionate about sharing your culture?Spread the word about Marafiki Center and become a trained Ambassador.
Do you have other skills and time to share?
Contact us and let us know how you want to get involved!