JAVA VOLUNTEER

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Volunteer Opportunity Title: Java Volunteer

Start Date: March 2021


PURPOSE
Volunteers will assist in teaching JAVA, one of several tech courses offered through the Utah Refugee Center. This is a year long course aimed at preparing students for internships, further education, and eventually employment in the field. The material is aimed at those who do not necessarily have a coding background and so will start by creating a foundation that will be gradually built upon throughout the year.


SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

• Answer questions from students
• Promote a productive classroom dynamic by managing potentially disruptive behavior

QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise with JAVA
• Comfortable working with adults and youth
• Verbal communication skills
• Adaptability
• Cultural sensitivity

BENEFITS/SUPPORT PROVIDED
The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn more about refugees and skills such as virtual classroom management, public speaking, and presentation. Volunteers will also have the chance to network with other professionals in various tech-related fields from different companies.


SCOPE

• The amount of material each student completes.
• Number of students who become certified.
• Number of students who go on to pursue field-related employment opportunities.

Number of Volunteers Needed: 3+

Staff Point of Contact: Sunni Ryan

Volunteer Point of Contact: Megan McLaws; slcrefugees@gmail.com

All interested volunteers must register at:

1. https://volunteer.samaritan. com/custom/525/#/volunteer_ registration
2. After you create your account, search for the opportunity you are interested in!
3. Click "Sign Up"