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Internship
ORGANIZATION: International Institute of Wisconsin
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Work in a multi-cultural, multi-lingual environment! Gain valuable experience!
Internship opportunities for college and university students are available for spring, summer, and fall semesters.
This is an excellent opportunity for students majoring in human services, social work, political science, international business, psychology, and other related fields. Students at all points in their educational journey are welcome. This is an unpaid internship. Hours are flexible to work around the student's schedule.
Duties will include working directly with refugees, setting up housing upon their arrival in the U.S., teaching clients to use the bus, organizing and distributing donations, doing informational and educational workshops, and assisting with office tasks, recordkeeping, and documentation.
Requirements: Must successfully pass a background check, be professional, and have good cultural competence. bi-lingual/multi-lingual a plus, but not required.
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About International Institute of Wisconsin
Location:
1110 North Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr., Suite 420, Milwaukee, WI 53203, US
Mission Statement
The International Institute of Wisconsin is an organization dedicated to the promotion of international cooperation, understanding, and a multi-ethnic, multi-cultural perspective through education, exchange, communication, social activities, art and immigration and citizenship services.
Description
Founded in 1936, IIW is serving a wide variety of cultural, social and educational needs in the state of Wisconsin. There are four main departments through which IIW fulfills its mission:
Immigration, which also includes refugee resettlement and combating human trafficking, has as its main goal to aid in the development of strong families. This is accomplished though case management for newly arrived refugees or assistance in applying for permanent residency and citizenship
The translation and interpretation department aims to provide comprehensive language services through a roster of over 150 trained interpreters who speak over 50 languages collectively.
The International Visitor’s Leadership Program, a national program through the Department of State, promotes citizen diplomacy by designing and coordinating meetings for international leaders with their counterparts or experts in their field and providing home hospitality and cultural events during their stay in Wisconsin.
IIW also provides numerous educational programs and presentations for schools, museums, local organizations and the general public throughout the year. Most notably, IIW has hosted the Holiday Folk Fair International for over 65 years. This annual celebration takes place at Wisconsin State Fairgrounds, and is a three day event celebrating culture and diversity by bringing together over 30 ethnic groups to showcase their unique traditions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1110 N Dr MLK Jr Dr.Suite 420MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI 53203
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2024
SKILLS
- English as a Secondary Language (ESL)
- Case Work / Management
- Cross-cultural Communication
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Time commitments vary depending upon school program requirements. Typically 2-3 days per week for 3-4 hours each, for 1 college semester.