Cultural Orientation Intern

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Apply for this position, with a cover letter and resume, using the IRC Online Application: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/

The IRC's Fall 2021 Internship Program runs August 30-December 17, 2021
Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Internships is June 30, 2021


Cultural Orientation Intern

Intern will assist in delivering Cultural Orientation (CO) to newly arriving refugees. This includes helping organize and teach Cultural Orientation class, showing newly-arrived refugees around their new neighborhoods, teaching clients to ride the bus, and other duties as assigned.

• Number of intern positions available: 1
• Time Commitment: 8-10 hours per week

• Duties:
  • Help teach CO to newly arrived refugees
  • Help orient new clients to their neighborhoods (libraries, parks, clothing/grocery stores, etc.)
  • Teach clients how to navigate the bus to the IRC Denver office
  • Create new lesson plans and training to incorporate into CO
  • Help organize CO logistics such as: booking interpreters and locations and ensuring class time doesn't interfere with other resettlement activities clients may have
  • Provide follow up for individuals needing more assistance after orientation class
  • Identify which subjects clients need more training on and implement training opportunities available for clients
• Required Skills and Competencies:
  • Experience working with diverse populations and English language learners
  • Applicant should be independent, organized and willing to ride public transportation and/or provide transportation for clients in own vehicle
• Learning Objectives:
  • The Cultural Orientation intern will gain technical, communication and problem skills pertaining to the delivery of cultural orientation and integration resources to refugee populations. The intern will develop a foundational knowledge of the U.S. resettlement program and the programs and services provided to refugees to help promote integration and self-sufficiency.