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Volunteer Tutor with the RISE (Refugee and Immigrant Student Empowerment) Program at DDHS!
ORGANIZATION: Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
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11 people are interested
The aim of IRCO’s Refugee and Immigrant Student Empowerment (RISE) program is to engage and empower immigrant and refugee high school students at Oregon’s largest high school, David Douglas, through a culturally responsive after school program. RISE provides both academic and social support to increase participants’ likelihood of social integration, academic success, graduation and the pursuit of college and career opportunities. We need volunteer tutors to help students with their homework, participate in opening activities and be a part of our community! See a more descriptive explanation of what we do below!
RISE is Mon-Fri from 2:30-5:00pm and provides several services and activities for the students who attend, such as:
Homework Club (Mon-Thurs), provides assistance with homework & skill building, with a particular focus on English language learning & learning strategies. Volunteer tutors work with students both one on one and in groups to ensure that the tutoring is tailored to each student’s strengths and deficiencies. Each homework club session also includes a group activity aimed at increasing self-confidence, English conversation skills while creating group cohesion and community.
Conversation Club (once a week), A variety of group activities and discussions are planned each week and adapted for varying levels of English competency. Through games, activities and discussions, students not only increase their confidence speaking in English, but also form meaningful friendships that provide a source of support through their integration into the school system.
Friday Workshops (every other Fri), RISE hosts bi-weekly workshops aimed at increasing student’s access to social and emotional wellness as well as college and career preparedness. RISE staff creates curriculum, seeks volunteer guest speakers, and hosts workshops on various topics. Workshops are open to all RISE students as attendees and volunteers as participants, facilitators or guests.
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About Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO)
Location:
10301 NE Glisan St. Portland (Main Office), 4424 NE Glisan St. Portland (Asian Family Center), Portland, OR 97220, US
Mission Statement
To promote the integration of refugees, immigrants, and the community at large into a self-sufficient, healthy and inclusive multi-ethnic society.
Description
The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO) is a non-profit organization established in 1976 to serve immigrants and refugees in Portland, Oregon. IRCO assists individuals and families successfully navigate their lives from cradle through career. IRCO provides programs and volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
- Employment Preparation and Literacy
- Employment Skills Training
- Employment Placement Services
- Youth Employment Services
- Family and Domestic Violence Services
- Youth Academic and Employment Services
- Senior Services
- Health Education and Advocacy
- Interpretation and Translation Services
- Community Development Services
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1001 SE 135th AvePortland, OR 97233
DATE POSTED
February 18, 2020
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Community Outreach
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- At least 1 day a week (2.5 hours) during the entire school year from the beginning of the school year (September, or whenever the volunteer starts) to the end of the school year (June), a minimum of 6 months to a 1 year participation is preferred.
- Willingness to interact and engage immigrant and refugee high school students in conversation, make a welcoming community in our after-school program.