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21 people are interested
Youth Futures Program Intern Summer 2019
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee in Atlanta
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21 people are interested
Youth Futures Program Volunteer
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees.
SCOPE OF NEW YOUTH FUTURES PROGRAM INTERN WORK: The IRC’s Youth Futures Program addresses specific social and academic needs surrounding refugee and asylee youth through an after-school program, summer camp, and student internships. Focused on academics, the after-school program helps students with their homework and school projects every school day. During summer break, the youth program offers an internship program, which introduces youth to the American workplace and helps them discover more about their own goals, and a summer camp, which provides cultural, learning, social, and specific skill-building opportunities.
This position requires a minimum of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are between 3:00 and 6:00pm during the school year and between 11:00am and 6:00pm during the summer.
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RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist high school refugee youth with homework
- Assist staff youth counselors with program logistics
- Compile and update secondary and post-secondary resources and contacts
- Assist youth with writing resumes and searching for part-time/summer jobs
- Maintain relationships with DeKalb County Schools
- Plan and prepare for Youth Futures events, especially Spring Break and Summer Program activities
- Build mentoring relationships with youth
- Provide other program and general administrative support as needed, such as documentation and file maintenance
REQUIREMENTS:
- Excellent communication and writing skills
- Organizational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and take initiative in a fast-paced environment
- An interest in international and refugee issues
- Experience working with youth and/or young adults is preferred
- Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
- Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
- Computer literacy, preferably with PC systems
- A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle is beneficial
For more information or to apply, please contact Jessica Seales, Volunteer Coordinator, at VolunteerATL@Rescue.org or 678-636-8928. To learn more about us, please visit the IRC website at www.Rescue.org/Atlanta
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About International Rescue Committee in Atlanta
Location:
2305 Parklake Drive, Suite 100, Atlanta, GA 30345, US
Mission Statement
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps families uprooted by crisis survive and rebuild their lives.
Description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
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2305 Parklake DriveSuite 100Atlanta, GA 30345
DATE POSTED
February 7, 2019
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REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training