SCOPE OF WORK

The IRC Youth Department in San Diego County has operated since 1996, helping more than 300 refugee youth successfully stay in school, graduate, and transition to college or a career every year. The Youth Department’s focus is on newly arrived youth who may have experienced trauma and continue to navigate a great deal of stress through the process of acculturation and language acquisition. Throughout the year, IRC’s Youth Department facilitates a variety of programs to support students academic and social emotional learning growth.

IRC San Diego currently facilitates academic tutoring at multiple different high school sites in City Heights, with a potential to expand service areas. Volunteer tutors will work in person one-on-one and with small groups of students to support with assignment completion, subject matter learning, and/or language development. Volunteers will provide a positive, encouraging, and welcoming space for youth to develop their skills and understand their assignments!

BENEFITS OF VOLUNTEERING

  • Receive training on standard methodologies to support the academic growth of newcomer youth.
  • Gain insight on various refugee and immigrant issues and the support systems that enable them to thrive. 
  • Volunteers will be provided with regular support to improve their skills in working with newcomer youth.
  • Develop meaningful connections with IRC-SD staff and interns, other tutors, and students. 
  •  Gain valuable professional experience in a diverse non-profit organization that focuses on serving the community. 

RESPONSIBLITIES 

  • Help students with homework assignments in various school subjects and occasionally provide support for college and scholarship applications. 
  • Provide students with strategies in completing homework and time-management.
  • Build a positive, encouraging, safe environment for students to learn and develop their skills.
  • Demonstrate flexibility, patience, and understanding towards student needs.
  • Communicate with IRC staff regarding any issues or availability changes.

REQUIREMENTS 

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • Must be in San Diego.
  • Familiarity with one or more common high school subjects.
  • Experience working with refugees or English Language Learners is a plus.
  • Experience working with high school age youth (ages 13 - 18) is a plus.
  • Experience tutoring or working in an academic setting is a plus.
  • Personable and comfortable working in an inclusive, multi-cultural setting.
  • Must undergo and pass a background check clearance, Live Scan fingerprinting and mandated reporter training.

 

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If you are interested in volunteering and submitting an application for this role, please ensure that you (1) indicate you are applying to the San Diego Office and (2) proceed to "Interests and Questions" to fill out "Please enter the top three positions that interest you" and indicate the "Youth Tutor Volunteer" to be considered.

When we are ready to proceed with your application, we reach out to discuss next steps!