Position Description: Many IRC clients attend English language training or cultural orientation throughout the week. The Child Engagement volunteer provides the essential supervision and care for clients’ children so that both instructors and clients can focus on class. Additionally, opportunities exist for the volunteer to structure time with activities, learning and social activities. Parents are onsite during the child engagement activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide basic childcare and comfort to children;
- Engage actively with children and resolve issues as needed;
- Develop structured activities that engage children constructively;
- Provide clean-up as needed and at the end of sessions;
- Identify improvements needed and initiate supply requests as needed.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Previous experience working with children ages 3-13 years old, or willingness and/or eagerness to learn;
- Belief and commitment to IRC’s mission and vision.
Time Commitment:
- ESL Classes take place M-TH 10:00-11:30am (Other child watch volunteer opportunities are available)
- If interested, please submit a volunteer application here.
Working with the IRC: Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or persecution. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
IRC serves refugees and other migrants in Wichita through extensive programming. Volunteers are the backbone of what we do; without you, the important role we play in helping people rebuild their lives would not be possible.