Fall 2025 Youth Mentor Internship - UNPAID
Support refugee and immigrant youth with mentorship and guidance.
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Overview
Support refugee and immigrant youth with mentorship and guidance.
You have:
- Strong interest in working with an international population.
- Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in social work, psychology, education, Public Health, or related field.
- Proficiency with employment related activities.
- Proven ability to work with consideration and respect for cross-cultural differences.
- Excellent communication and organization skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Computer skills, including Microsoft Office programs and internet research.
- Enthusiasm for helping people to learn and demonstrated professionalism.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to an insured vehicle.
- Must pass a background check.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
Potential interview questions
| Describe a time when you mentored someone from a different cultural background. What challenges did you face? | This question assesses your cross-cultural communication skills and adaptability. | Provide a specific example illustrating how you navigated cultural differences. |
| How would you encourage a youth who is hesitant to participate in a group activity? | The interviewer wants to know your approach to building relationships and fostering engagement. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've helped someone set goals? What process did you use? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to maintain confidentiality and trust with the youth? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you handle a situation where a youth displays resistance to your mentorship? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with organizing workshops or activities. How did you plan and execute them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a difficult conversation you've had in a mentoring or support role. What was the outcome? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Why do you think mentorship is important for youth in refugee communities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 9 months ago
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Source:
rescue.org
