The IRC Summer Academy is a free learning experience for refugee students in Maryland.
Responsibilities
Volunteers facilitate lessons in English and math, while incorporating extracurricular subjects and activities to broaden student’s horizons.
Schedule
The program will take place in Prince George's County July 8th - August 9th with 2 week cohorts of students in middle and high school.
Weekly Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.
Middle school (5th-8th grade) July 8th-July 18th.
High school (9th-12th grade & out of school aged youth) July 29th-August 8th.
All sessions will take place in-person in PG county (exact location provided to selected volunteers). Volunteers will need to provide their own transportation to and from Summer Academy.
Time commitment
Volunteers are expected to attend all morning, afternoon or all-day sessions for their preferred cohort. You may participate in both cohorts, if desired.
Skills/Qualifications
Previous teaching and/or ESOL experience preferred but not required! This opportunity is open to volunteers high-school age and above. This opportunity is an Student Service Learning hours approved activity.
How to Volunteer
All volunteers must attend a mandatory training on Monday, June 10th 6-7PM via Zoom. Sign up here.