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6 people are interested
Arab Women Activists & Leaders (AWAL) Intern
ORGANIZATION: Arab American Association of New York
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6 people are interested
The Arab Women Activists and Leaders (AWAL) Intern will be a part of the Advocacy and Civic Engagement (ACE) team. The AWAL Intern will focus on assisting the Lead Organizer in providing advocacy tools to immigrant Arab/or Muslim women.
The AWAL Intern is expected to commit to at least 12 hours per week for 6 months
Primary Duties:
- Working with the Lead Organizer and Trainer to facilitate AWAL classes
- Assistance with AWAL curriculum
- Referral and communication with women enrolled in the program
- Assist with social media management for events pertaining to AWAL
- Assist in identifying and inviting guest speakers to AWAL classes
Requirements:
- Experience working with diverse and immigrant communities
- A strong and genuine desire to advocate for social justice
- Strong knowledge of spoken Arabic, written Arabic is a plus
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Apps
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skils
- Open to constructive feedback within the organization
- Female identified bodies preferred
The women’s advocacy assistant is expected to commit to coming in on Monday and Tuesday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Hours and days are somewhat flexible.
More opportunities with Arab American Association of New York
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Arab American Association of New York
Location:
7111 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, US
Mission Statement
The Arab American Association of New York is a not for profit culturally sensitive social service agency located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. AAANY was established post 9/11 in response to the needs of the growing Arab American community in New York City. AAANYâ  s mission is to provide the Arab community with culturally sensitive services that will help them to adjust to their new homeland. Since opening the doors of the Association in December 2001, it has served over 2000 individuals, 85% of whom are women and children.
Description
The mission of the Arab American Association of New York is to provide services to Arab families which include basic social services (case management), access to healthcare for both documented and undocumented individuals, free legal services and guidance for immigration issues, domestic violence, and advocacy services, bilingual monthly educational (medical and psycho educational) workshops, a growing after-school tutoring program for children grades K-12, and a women's literacy program, as well as cultural events throughout the year. The association provides these services in a holistic approach that allows the community to access these and other referral services. While the Association focuses its services on Arab-Americans, it will turn away no low-income or immigrant person seeking help. Its youth programs are open to any interested child and its cultural events are open to the general public.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7111 5th AvenueBrooklyn, NY 11209
DATE POSTED
December 29, 2016
SKILLS
- Community Outreach
- Arabic
- Bilingual
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
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REQUIREMENTS
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