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Flexible Schedule
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New Orleans, LA 70113
Want to make a difference in a child's life? Become a mentor with Cornerstone Kids! Mentors in this program work one on one with children of incarcerated parents and at-risk youth to provide a positive role model and trusted adult in the child's life. Catholic Charities' Cornerstone Builders programs seeks mentors for children (ages 9-17) for children of incarcerated parents and at-risk youth. Cornerstone Kids mentoring is a year-long commitment of at least 8 hours per month at your convenience/ the convenience of the mentee and their family. Mentors do not have to be Catholic and may also indicate a preferred age range for their mentee, though most mentees are pre-teen to teen age range. Mentor will spend time with mentees doing activities chosen by the mentor/mentee...anything from simply getting an ice cream cone or playing board games, to trips to the zoo, museums, or sporting events. There will also be program sponsored events to meet other mentor/mentee pairs and participate in group activities. Currently, much mentor/mentee activity is virtual, however, socially distanced activities can occur. Mentors must have a desire to help children, to be able to listen, and be open to dealing with children dealing with difficulties in their home life. More Details: While our Cornerstone Builders program helps formerly incarcerated persons, we also recognize that children with incarcerated parents need positive, present role models, and that’s why we provide mentors to Cornerstone children. Children with incarcerated parents are six times more likely than other children to become incarcerated without positive intervention. Mentors must complete a safe environment training, two background checks, a mentor interview, and mentor training.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Metairie, LA 70003
Immigration/Refugee Services - Family Literacy Intern Location: 2505 Maine Avenue (currently remote), Metairie, LA The intern will work closely with the ESL and Family Literacy Program staff to supplement program activities and enhance services to the students. Responsibilities include: Opening and closing Family Literacy class sessions Assisting to facilitate class discussions and activities Creating one-on-one or small group pairings for students and tutors Curriculum development for students practicing English, preparing for citizenship interviews, and workforce development Planning for events outside of regular Family Literacy class hours Students with an interest in intergenerational education, English as a foreign language, or immigrant and refugee services are encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Arabic, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, French or other languages valued. Schedule: Flexible Mon-Fri between 9 am - 7 pm. Approximately 8 hrs /wk.
Date Posted: Jul 1, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Virtual Opportunity
Grant Writing Internship If you are interested in this position, please e-mail us with your résumé, a cover letter and a brief writing sample. Description- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of New Orleans (CCANO) is seeking a creative, self-motivated, and detail-orientated intern. This intern will learn skills and implementing strategies to research grant opportunities, organize grant deadlines, develop grant writing strategies/develop and organize conceptual frameworks for each of CCANO’s grant-seeking programs, and apply to grants. Responsibilities Drafting, revise and organize documents for grant proposals Research grant possibilities Assist with the grant submission process Assist with maintaining grant deadline calendar Create something new: take on one project of your own that helps to advance the company's mission. This is your opportunity to build your professional portfolio and leave your mark on the agency Help develop a grant writing strategy Qualifications College Junior or above/Graduate student or recent graduate Excellent written and verbal communications skills and attention to detail Passion for problem-solving Interest in data analysis Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Excel Ability to work independently with limited supervision Commitment- The start and end date will be determined once you have been accepted, but the dates are negotiable. Typically all internships are around 3-4 months and require at least 10 hours of work per week, though a longer commitment is welcomed and encouraged. Compensation- This is an unpaid internship, but is a fantastic way to gain experience working in the nonprofit sector. As an alternative, we are glad to give academic credit to those eligible - please let us know when applying if this is something you are interested in. This internship is also eligible for those looking to work remotely.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Metairie, LA 70003
The intern will work closely with the Employment Services Team and Refugee Services Program staff to supplement program activities and enhance services to the clients. Responsibilities may include: assisting with the implementation of Job Readiness classes for Refugee clients who have just arrived in the United States; conducting outreach for events such as job and college fairs, attending and assisting with Employment Services group events; researching local job market and career laddering options, and assisting in developing tools to measure program effectiveness; updating the jobs board. The intern must have strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to maintain effective and professional work relationships. Students with an interest in social services, coaching, economics, or immigrant and refugee issues highly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in Spanish, Arabic, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese preferred. Schedule: flexible, Monday-Friday (9 AM - 5 PM). Required 12-15hrs/week remote work possible, in office work preferred in the future.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Metairie, LA 70003
Immigration and Refugee Services is in need of volunteers who speak Spanish to support reception at our St. Lawrence office located in Metairie. We are looking for volunteers who can can commit to a weekly volunteer opportunity for ideally 4 hours at a minimum. Reception is in need of this support Monday through Friday from 9am to 5pm. Tasks include answering the phone, recording data about the calls, filing, and welcoming clients to their appointments. Note this is an in person volunteer opportunity with a face mask required.
Date Posted: May 24, 2021
