RICH (Refugee & Immigrant Center for Healing) - RICH Youth Support Intern/Volunteer

Title: RICH Youth Support Intern/Volunteer

Department: Refugee & Immigrant Center for Healing (RICH)

Reports to: Supervision with Director of RICH, reports to RICH staff (task supervisors)

Time Involvement: Three Months Minimum (Six Months Preferred); 16 hours per week

Summary: This individual may assist our RICH staff with skills-based group planning and participation for high school and elementary school-aged youth, case management assistance for youth and their families, community outreach and engagement, assistance with program administrative tasks. 

Special Requirements: 
-Possession of clean New York State driver’s license and access to vehicle (if driving clients)
- Successful Completion of Sterling Volunteers Background Check, at the cost of $9
- Sexual Harassment Prevention Training
- Record of Covid-19 vaccination
- Complete Staff Exclusion List Search

 

Major Responsibilities: 
- See Summary

Qualifications: 
- Good Writing Skills
- Good Interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates compassion for refugees, patience, and the ability to operate from a mindset of cultural humility.

- Multilingual is a plus!

Qualifications Required

  • Background Check
  • Age Must be 18+ or youth consent form uploaded
  • Background Check Must be Clear
  • Covid-19 Vaccination Status Must be Vaccinated
  • Driving Documents Must be Uploaded
  • Sexual Harassment Prevention Training Must be Completed
  • Staff Exclusion List (SEL) Check Result Must be Clear