Summer 2023 My New School Intern

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Atlanta office was established in 1979 and has resettled over 21,000 refugees from nearly 50 countries into the Greater Atlanta area. As the largest refugee resettlement agency in Georgia, the IRC in Atlanta resettles an average of 800 refugees into Georgia annually and provides additional services and assistance to another 1,500 refugees and asylees.

SCOPE OF 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.

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