English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) and Cultural Orientation (CO) Intern

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK: The intern will assist the ESOL and CO teacher with various aspects of the programs. Tasks may include setting up the classroom, making copies, answering clients’ questions regarding language and culture, assisting with classroom activities, occasionally providing childcare and transportation

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Attend ESOL and CO classes on designated days

•Arrive a few minutes early to check in with teacher about the day’s classroom activities

•Assist struggling students with class assignments.

•Assist with set-up and tear-down during Cultural Orientation

•Provide supervision for young children when present.

•Help with transportation needs

•Other duties as assigned

•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.