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Refugee Youth Summer Program Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. - Dallas
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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9 people are interested
Refugee youth possess limitless talents bounded by unique challenges. Approximately 400 new refugee students enter the Dallas Independent School District each year, however, the high school graduation rate for these students is less than 35% making the drop-out rate for them the highest among immigrant populations enrolled in the district. Refugee Services of Texas’ newly developed Refugee Youth Program (RYP) aims not only to help boost these numbers, but to empower refugee youth in all aspects of life through guidance and mentorship. The Refugee Youth Program's (RYP) Summer Program helps our kids stay engaged and challenged through educational, hands-on workshops and occasional field trips. It is also very helpful for those youth who are resettled in the summer in advance of their first year of school in the U.S. ___________________________________
We are looking for friendly faces to attend between 1 and 3 curriculum days per week (Monday-Wednesday) to enrich interaction, understanding, and generally have a good time. Additionally, while many of our kids live in the Vickery Meadow area within walking distance from the Northwest Community Center, we would benefit greatly from transportation assistance for those who do not. We will have translators for our kids who require it and free lunches provided by one of our community partners. ___________________________________
What to expect:
We will meet from 10am until 1 pm (3 hours each day without driving time) Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at the Northwest Community Center in Vickery Meadow.
Volunteering with the RST Youth Program requires an application and background check, an informal interview and, for those who wish to continue volunteering (or who wish to mentor) with the Youth Program after August, a volunteer orientation.
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Contact us today for more information or to schedule an interview/meeting!
Please contact Brenda Ogershok at bogershok@rstx.org or by phone at 214-720-8916.
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About Refugee Services of Texas, Inc. - Dallas
Location:
9696 Skillman Street, Suite 320, Dallas, TX 75243, US
Mission Statement
Providing recently arrived refugees, asylees, and victims of trafficking with the resources, referrals, and guidance needed to build successful and self-sufficient lives in Texas. With public and private sector support we continue to serve clients from trouble spots the world over, such as: Iraq, Iran, Burma, Napal, Cuba, Bhrundi, Somalia, Sudan, Congo, Vietnam, etc.
Description
RST, Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit agency affiliated with Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (LIRS), Church World Service (CWS), and Episcopal Migration Ministry (EMM). Since 1978, RST has successfully resettled more than 12,000 refugees. Currently we have offices in: Amarillo, Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth and Houston.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Northwest Community Center5750 Pineland DriveDallas, TX 75231
DATE POSTED
May 27, 2016
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Mentoring
- Cross-cultural Communication
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Between 1 and 3 days per week, 3 hours per day
- Driving ability and consistency