IT MENTOR VOLUNTEER

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Volunteer Opportunity Title: IT MENTOR VOLUNTEER

Start and End Date: As soon as possible! Ongoing opportunity.


PURPOSE
Volunteers will support refugee students either during class time or in a one-on-one capacity outside of regularly scheduled class time in order to assist with course content, homework, curriculum retention, and/or certification preparation (Azure or AWS, depending on the student).

The IT course is a 9-month course offered through the Utah Refugee Center aimed at preparing students to pass the a certification exam (Azure or AWS, depending on the student). The material is catered toward those who do not necessarily have a background in IT, but who are dedicated to the content and interested in working toward a career in the IT field.

SUGGESTED ACTIVITIES

• Meet weekly either with the full class or one-on-one with an assigned student (previously in person, but virtually/online is required during COVID)
• Help student(s) with their weekly homework assignments and class projects

QUALIFICATIONS

• IT background
• Comfortable working with adults
• Verbal communication skills
• Adaptability and patience
• Cultural sensitivity
• Passed background check (free through our office -- we provide you with what you need)

TIME FRAME

• 1-3 hours per week

BENEFITS/SUPPORT PROVIDED
The volunteer will have the opportunity to learn more about refugees as well as practice skills such as tutoring, public speaking, and presentation. Volunteers will also have the chance to network with other volunteers/professionals in various tech-related fields.

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: 5+

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"