Summer 2025: Asylum Seekers and Families Intern Unpaid

Support asylum seekers and families through outreach and case management activities.

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Support asylum seekers and families through outreach and case management activities.

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Must be currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s program focused on social work, women’s/gender studies, public health, business, communication, economics, finance, public policy, public administration, social sciences or a related field.
Prior experience in case work, working with clients with a variety of immigration statuses, familiarity with refugee and asylee populations helpful, but not required.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, desire to learn and contribute, excellent organization and time-management skills, proactive, motivated, and flexible; ability to take direction (written and oral) and to complete tasks independently.
Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in Farsi, Dari, Spanish, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili or Russian preferred.
Steady and regular availability is greatly preferred; flexible shifts will not work well for this internship.
Current driver license and insurance required.

Can you describe a time when you had to communicate with someone from a different cultural background?	This question evaluates your cultural competence and ability to work with diverse populations.	Share an experience where you successfully navigated cultural differences in communication.
How would you approach building a relationship with a client who is hesitant to share information?	The interviewer wants to assess your interpersonal skills and empathy.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What steps would you take to ensure a smooth transition for clients unfamiliar with public transportation?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you managed multiple tasks or responsibilities effectively. What techniques did you use?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What motivates you to work in the field of refugee assistance and support?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.