Overview
The Youth and Education Intern will support the Youth and Education team by implementing the Student Support Volunteer Tutoring Program. This program pairs community volunteers with recently resettled youth to work as a tutor/tutee pair.
Key Responsibilities
- Make phone calls to recently arrived families to identify students interested in the program.
- Onboard and interview potential community volunteers
- Complete pairings for new volunteers with eligible students promptly according to demographic and location matching criteria.
- Coordinate initial meeting times between the student, volunteer, and program supervisor.
- If available, facilitate the initial introduction meeting between the tutor and student.
- Build positive relationships with refugee youth and create a fun and supportive environment.
- Grow and expand program reach through outreach and new initiatives.
- Document and case note each step of the process in the databases used by the program.
- Other related duties as assigned, including monthly office support & reception coverage
