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9 people are interested
VA Refugee Student Achievement Project (VRSAP) Asst. - Multiple Locations
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington Newcomer Services
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9 people are interested
VA Refugee Student Achievement Project needs your help! As the VRSAP Assistant, you will support our staff in:
*Orienting and enrolling new families to their local schools; assisting with paperwork
*Monitoring academic progress of students
*Maintaining regular communication with schools and parents
*Encouraging refugee parents to play an active role in their children's education
*Maintaining refugee student database to track participation
* working one on one with students to help them achieve their scholastic goals
* building lasting relationships with the students and families you are helping
Link to Opportunity is here - Please click on the green 'sign-up' button for the application... https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/501/opp_details/2703
This volunteer opportunity will require:
Background check
Privacy and Adult and Child Protection training
VIRTUS training
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About Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington Newcomer Services
Location:
8251 Shoppers Square, Manassas, VA 20111, US
Mission Statement
The mission of Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington is rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the official teachings of the Roman Catholic faith. The Gospel proclaims and the Church teaches respect for the dignity and sanctity of human life, from the moment of conception through natural death, and the duty to serve the most vulnerable of God’s people. Therefore, Catholic Charities seeks to implement the Church’s mission of social justice in the Diocese of Arlington in ways that strengthen individuals, families, and communities. Catholic Charities extends its services and resources to all in need; convenes the Catholic community to fulfill the Church’s mission of social justice; and advocates for social justice and seeks to empower others to do the same.
Description
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Arlington's Newcomer Services is made up of two departments - Hogar Immigrant Services and Migration and Refugee Services.
Hogar Immigrant Services responds to the Church’s call for social justice by welcoming the stranger to this country, regardless of ethnicity, religion, nationality, or ability to pay.
Migration and Refugee Services is one of 104 national affiliates of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Since its founding in 1975, the office has resettled and assisted over 30,000 refugees and asylees in the Northern Virginia community.
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community,
Education & Literacy
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
8247 Shoppers SquareManassas, VA 20111
(38.77728 ,-77.45271 )
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2024
SKILLS
- General Education
- Mentoring
- Teaching / Instruction
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Youth Services
- Cross-cultural Communication
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- The time commitment is dependent on the needs of the student. They could need a couple hours a week to a couple hours a month.