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Afterschool Youth Program Volunteer

International Rescue Committee
New York, NY Volunteer
POSTED ON 1/7/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/7/2025
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Scope of Work:

The Afternoon Youth Program Volunteer will be a supporting role in an afterschool program designed to support newly arrived youth in South Brooklyn. The program is designed for children in 2nd - 5th grades, and is aimed at supporting the specific needs of recently arrived refugee youth who may benefit from additional academic and social resources. The program will consist of a wide range of activities, from STEM, to visual arts and theater. The program volunteer will support the program lead in the classroom, assisting with activity setup, student engagement, and maintaining a positive learning environment. The volunteer may also be providing curriculum and logistical support to the program lead.

This is a part-time in-person position, requiring the volunteer to commute to South Brooklyn.

Essential Job Functions:

Support the Youth Partnerships and Academy Coordinator and Specialist in facilitating its South Brooklyn Afterschool Youth Program.

  • Taking attendance
  • Supporting in lesson and activity facilitation
  • Language interpretation
  • Supporting classroom management
  • Communicating with students and parents
  • other related duties as assigned.

Learning Objectives:

Volunteer will learn how to plan for and facilitate an educational program for youth.

  • Volunteer will learn how to plan for and facilitate an educational program for youth.

  • Volunteer will learn about the IRC mission and values and gain knowledge in trauma informed, culturally-responsive and linguistically inclusive teaching practices.

  • Volunteer will learn how to about monitoring and evaluation for complex educational programs for youth.

  • Volunteer will learn about inter- and intra-departmental coordination processes across the IRC.

  • Volunteer will develop skills in language interpretation.

Requirements

  • Clear IRC background check by deadline in order to work with minors and/or vulnerable populations.
  • Current high school student age 17 or recent high school graduate.
  • Fluency in Ukrainian/Russian highly preferred.
  • Demonstrated experience working with refugee or immigrant students and families, excellent rapport with youth and adults of diverse backgrounds
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English required
  • Strong desire to learn

COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: In accordance with IRC's duty to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards and our commitment to safeguard the health of our employees, clients, and communities, IRC requires candidates who are selected for interview to furnish proof of vaccination against COVID-19 in order to be considered for this position.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity: IRC is committed to building a diverse organization and a climate of inclusivity. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who can demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.

Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion:
The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.

 

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