Summer 2025 Youth Futures and My New School Program Intern - UNPAID
Assist refugee families with school enrollment and support services.
Overview
Assist refugee families with school enrollment and support services.
You have:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases.
- Flexibility and strong organizational skills with an ability to work independently.
- Strong telephone etiquette and verbal communication skills.
- Comfort with working in a cross-cultural environment.
- Comfort working with school-aged children and their parents.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle.
SCOPE OF YOUTH EDUCATION (MY NEW SCHOOL PROGRAM) INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Youth Services department. The My New School program provides a crucial bridge between newly arrived refugee families and local schools, ensuring that each child gains access to education and has a positive start to their academic journey in the U.S. Program activities include school enrollment support and orientation programming for new students and their caregivers. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Communicating information to families on such topics as school attendance, behavior, hygiene, academics, and parent involvement
- Assistance with local schools’ online registration applications
- Coordinating transportation for children and families
- Maintaining tracking systems and database entries for student information and school progress
- Providing classroom assistance for group orientation sessions
- Providing general support to the My New School Program Coordinator and Family Engagement Specialists
- Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
- Must submit intern hours on volunteer portal.
- Must pass a background check.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to provide sponsorship for a US work authorization.
This is an in-person role. This position will report to the Education Specialist.
The internship will be filled on a rolling basis. We will continue to accept applications until April 18, 2025, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first. Internship will begin the week of May 12th, 2025.
Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS:
- Strong computer skills, particularly MS Office suite and databases
- Flexibility and strong organizational skills with an ability to work independently
- Strong telephone etiquette and verbal communication skills
- Comfort with working in a cross-cultural environment
- Comfort working with school-aged children and their parents
- Must have a valid driver’s license, a reliable vehicle, and be able to transport clients
- Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully communicated information to someone from a different cultural background? | This question assesses your cross-cultural communication skills. | Share a specific example, focusing on your approach and the outcome. |
| How would you handle a situation where a parent is not satisfied with the school enrollment process? | This question evaluates your problem-solving and customer service skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of a time you had to manage multiple tasks. How did you prioritize? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to help a child feel comfortable during their first day at school? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you needed to work independently without supervision. How did you ensure you stayed on track? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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