SCOPE OF INTERN WORK: 

The Afghan YouthMentoring program pairs 15-24 year old clients with a volunteer mentor who helps them achieve their educational, career, and social goals. We provide our clients with additional opportunities, including individualized support, field trips, college tours, workshops, and volunteer opportunities. The AYM intern will assist the Youth Mentoring Specialist with the planning and implementation of events and activities for AYM youth as well as other day to day tasks to help the program grow and thrive.  

Location: 

Turlock Office

Time Commitment: 

Interns- 15hrs/week for at least 4 months. Longer volunteer commitments encouraged. 

Volunteers- minimum 4hrs/week for at least 4 months. Longer volunteer commitments encouraged. 

Responsibilities 

  • Assist the Youth Mentoring Specialist with AYM tasks such as:
  • Assist in planning and implementing programming for youth including workshops, events, college tours, field trips, and other events as needed
  • Find and facilitate volunteer opportunities for Afghan youth
  • College readiness and application support for 15-24 year old clients interested in learning about or applying to college
  • Individual case management as needed including digital literacy support, connection to local resources, school advocacy, college support, etc.
  • Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy, practice respect and consideration of clients’ varied backgrounds and experiences respect client beliefs and values.
  • Other support as needed

Skills/Qualifications

  • Respect and awareness of global backgrounds and experiences, and a desire to help refugees adjust to life in the U.S.
  • Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, Canva, and other digital platforms required
  • Background in education or experience working with youth formally or informally
  • Creativity, patience, understanding, and flexibility
  • Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Effective communication skills, especially in a cross-global environment and with community partners
  • Engaged in learning about the IRC (mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts) and willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies
  • Proficiency in more than one language preferred but not required (especially Dari, Pashto, Arabic, and Spanish)

How to Apply

Cohort Schedule:

Fall: Starts in September

Spring: Starts in February

Summer: Starts in May-June

Please apply 1-2 months before your chosen start date.

Fill out an application https://x.gldn.io/e/5CKYllDNnYb. If you are a good fit for this opportunity someone will be in touch with you. Please include a resume and cover letter with your application.