Please Note:  This is an unpaid position. This position may be considered an internship for school credit, depending on your school policies and requirements. If this is desired, please indicate so when applying.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 40 countries worldwide. The IRC also provides support to thousands of refugees resettling in 29 U.S. cities each year through housing assistance, case management and referral services, job readiness and placement, English language training, community and cultural orientation, health and wellness programs, immigration services and other community integration activities.

The vision and mission of IRC Youth Programs in Washington is for youth from refugee and immigrant backgrounds to have the skills and resources necessary to achieve academic success and pursue a future of opportunity. ​

Location: Fully remote. Office is based in Seattle so intern must live in either Pacific or Mountain Time Zone preferably. 

Time Commitment: 10-20 hours per week. Most average 12-16 hours. Available afterschool hours for tutoring 3/4pm-6/7pm (PT) Monday- Thursdays Minimum 3-month commitment if starting in October and minimum 6-month commitment if starting in October. 

SCOPE OF INTERNSHIP:  The Individualized Learning Program offers one-on-one tutoring to students in grades 6-12 with volunteer tutors. Interns & Volunteer Tutors are interviewed, background checked, and trained to offer
the best experience possible to families with the support of the Youth Program Coordinator. The foundation of success in the Individualized Tutoring Program is relationship building between student and tutor. This leads to trust and feeling safe allowing the student to learn at their greatest capacity; and helps with volunteer retention as tutors build relationships they enjoy and want to continue. In addition to helping manage volunteers, the intern will maintain their own small roster (5-10 students) of tutoring students. Interns starting in October (3 months) would primary be assisting with student enrollments and volunteer onboarding. Interns that start in January (6 months) would hold their own small roster of tutoring students. We are seeking an intern who is patient, responsible, reliable, and works well with people from other cultures. Interns must have reliable internet and laptop; and feel comfortable working independently.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Calling and enrolling referred families in the IRC Youth Tutoring Program
  • Maintain own roster of tutoring students (grades 6-12)
  • Connect students, tutors, teachers, and parents with IRC to provide the best support to students and families
  • Support Sr. Individualized Learning Program Coordinator in youth tutor (volunteer) management, primarily administrative tasks, and data entry

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be culturally sensitive, respectful of diverse backgrounds and willing to work with English language learners; previous cross-cultural communication experience is a definite plus.
  • Previous experience working with youth and families; understanding of basic school system helpful.
  • Experience or knowledge in Education and/or Teaching.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English; additional fluency in a refugee language helpful, but not required.
  • Must be outgoing, energetic, and flexible.
  • Willingness to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
  • Reliable Internet connection, phone service, and laptop.

Reports to: Sr. Individualized Learning Program Coordinator

Updated: August 2023

How to apply:

1. Attend an orientation/info session. Register here.

2. Please fill out a volunteer application

3. Volunteer Coordinator or IRC staff will follow up