Java Mentor

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The Utah Refugee Center is in search of Java Mentors who can meet with high school and early college aged refugee students (virtually) once per week to either:

(a) provideguidance on assignments, answering questions, practicing skills, and assisting with projects.

(b) support students who are not in an active java class but wish to continue their education, connecting them with free online curriculum, assigning benchmarks, practicing together, etc

EXPECTED ACTIVITIES

• Read the assigned chapter each week
• Meet with student weekly, either in person or online* (*currently online only due to COVID)
• Help student with their assignments, assigned through an active class
• Communicate with the lead instructor on a weekly basis to report student’s progress

VOLUNTEER QUALIFICATIONS

• Expertise with Java
• Comfortable working with youth
• Ability to use Zoom/Google Meet/etc
• Verbal communication skills
• Adaptability
• Cultural sensitivity
• Passed background check (provided by our Know Your Neighbor program)

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 go on to pursue field-related further education, internship, or employment opportunities

Number of Volunteers Needed: 5+
Staff Point of Contact: Gachi Guet

Volunteer Point of Contact: Kristen Schau; k schau@utah.gov

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"
4. Submit a resume to Kristen Schau: k schau@utah.gov