After School Program Internship (Fall 2025) - UNPAID

Lead an after-school program for refugee and immigrant teens. Facilitate lessons and support growth.

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Overview

Lead an after-school program for refugee and immigrant teens. Facilitate lessons and support growth.

You have:

  • Undergraduate or Graduate level studies in education, social work, international relations, social sciences, or related fields preferred
  • Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a desire to help refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the U.S.
  • Background in education or experience working with families formally or informally
  • Patience, understanding, flexibility
  • Effective communication skills, especially in a multicultural environment
  • Proficiency in more than one language preferred but not required (especially Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda)

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you had to adapt your communication style to work effectively with a diverse group of people? The interviewer wants to assess your cultural sensitivity and adaptability in communication. Share specific examples of how you modified your approach to meet the needs of different audiences.
How would you build relationships with youth participants from various backgrounds? This question assesses your ability to connect with and support vulnerable populations. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you use to manage classroom behavior during group activities? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to lead a project or program. What challenges did you face, and how did you overcome them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why do you want to work with refugee and immigrant teens specifically? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you support a participant struggling to adjust to a new school environment? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What role do you think cultural sensitivity plays in your work with vulnerable populations? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you track participant progress effectively throughout the program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 1 year ago - Updated 9 months ago - Source: rescue.org