RISE Spring Intern/Volunteer Opportunities

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Refugee and Immigrant Self Empowerment (RISE) is a non-profit organization in Syracuse dedicated to empowering all refugees and immigrants through employment, education, and social support to allow them to attain self-sufficiency in America.

Below are some of the fields and opportunities available to volunteers and interns for involvement this Winter, Spring, and upcoming Summer Term at RISE, including:

• Youth Education/Child Development: Help cultivate a safe and playful environment for refugee youth, Grades K-8, who participate in our After School or Saturday Academy Programs; foster students’ emotional, intellectual, and physical development through listening, tutoring/mentorship, and genuine engagement
• Social Media Management (including photography, videography, multimedia storytelling): Heighten RISE’s visibility on all social media platforms to effectively communicate messages across diverse audiences
• Career Services/Professionalization: Aid the empowerment, professional development, and education of refugee and immigrant youth & young adults, as they ready themselves for individualized college and/or career paths
• Adult Education: Assist facilitators of RISE’s English as a Second Language classes, while promoting a shame-free environment for refugee & immigrant adults
• Graphic Design : Collaborate with designers at RISE to update/maintain marketing and educational literature for the organization and its programs
• Case Management: Lend a hand to RISE Case Managers as they provide assistance to refugees and immigrants navigating bureaucratic, social, and legal barriers in America

Requirements:

• A commitment of 8/hrs per week for the duration of at least 4 months

• An interest in issues that face refugees and immigrants

• Effective cross-cultural communication skills and an ability to work professionally within a multicultural setting

• Any critical language abilities is not a requirement, but is a plus!

We are interested in exploring and expanding your career goals, and are willing to brainstorm with you to discuss the best placement that challenges and best utilizes your skills and talents. If you have the drive and ambition to serve refugees and immigrants in the Syracuse community, contact us today!