International Rescue Committee·Salt Lake City, Utah
The intern will implement the Student Support Volunteer Tutoring Program by pairing community volunteers with resettled youth. Responsibilities include onboarding volunteers, identifying eligible students, and documenting progress in program databases.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster.
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities.
A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions.
If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.
BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.
Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.
SCOPE OF WORK: The Youth and Education Intern will support the Youth and Education team by implementing the Student Support Volunteer Tutoring Program.
This program pairs community volunteers with recently resettled youth in middle and high school to work as a tutor/tutee pair.
Pairs meet for at least one hour a week for a minimum of 8 weeks.
The intern will oversee day-to-day implementation of the program, including onboarding new volunteers, identifying eligible youth, pairing them, and documenting progress.
This is an excellent opportunity for the intern to be directly involved in the implementation of a client-facing program.
This internship is ideal for someone interested in teaching, social work, working with youth, or anyone interested in learning how to run a non-profit youth-focused program.
Make phone calls to recently arrived families to identify students interested in the program. Onboard and interview potential community volunteers Complete pairings for new volunteers with eligible students promptly according to demographic and location matching criteria. Coordinate initial meeting times between the student, volunteer, and program supervisor. If available, facilitate the initial introduction meeting between the tutor and student. Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create a fun and supportive environment. Grow and expand program reach through outreach and new initiatives. Document and case note each step of the process in the databases used by the program. Other related duties as assigned, including monthly office support & reception coverage REQUIREMENTS: Able to accomplish tasks efficiently and in a timely manner Self-starter who is able to complete project goals Successful completion of IRC background check Commitment to full internship term (10 weeks at 10-15 hours per week) PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.
Candidates must be self-starters capable of completing tasks efficiently and passing a background check. A commitment to the full 10-week internship term is required.
Market context
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