Professional Mentors provide guidance aimed at assisting refugees, asylees, and other immigrants advance their careers in the United States. Resettlement programs have traditionally focused on entry-level job placement and there is a scarcity of long-term career advancement services that help clients navigate their way out of poverty. As part of our CareerLink program, the IRC in San Jose is looking for working professionals who want to utilize their knowledge and skills to help refugees and other immigrants attain their long-term career goals and become financially secure. We are looking for professional mentors with backgrounds in the tech, finance or healthcare sectors to mentor refugee and other immigrant clients pursuing training and certification within these fields.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Mentor 1-3 program participants at a time
o Hold regular meetings to support clients with interview preparation, resume writing and job hunting to help them prepare for and succeed in advancing their careers and reaching their goals
o Help clients apply for training and educational programs
o Submit notes to Career Development Specialist after each meeting
REQUIRED SKILLS:
o All volunteers must be 18+ years of age and clear a background check
o Professional in tech, finance or healthcare
o Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English; proficiency in another second language is a plus.
o Time commitment: 2x per month & may require evening and weekend availability.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
o Apply: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
o Complete a phone screening with the Volunteer Coordination Team
o Complete a Department Interview with department(s) of interest
o Clear a background check ($40 fee)
o Complete orientation and submit requested paperwork
o Begin your service!