The International Rescue Committee provides opportunities for refugees, asylees, victims of human trafficking, survivors of torture, and other immigrants to thrive in America. As an AmeriCorps member, you will serve as a liaison between refugees and educational institutions from childcare up to college. You will also be a mentor, helping refugee students and their families to navigate the U.S. school system and explore opportunities for higher education and future careers. Most importantly, you will help young refugees to feel welcome and included in their new community. Apply Today!
Additional Supports: $2000 housing stipend (distributed biweekly with living allowance)
Professional Skills You Will Gain:
- Ability to navigate complex public education systems in support of refugee families
- serve people whose lives have been upended by war, conflict and natural disasters
- Mentoring refugee students and supporting settling families
- Collaboration with community partners including the University of Montana
- Community Networking
- Navigating social services and basic needs supports
- Event planning, marketing and execution
- Active listening; Social emotional and mindfulness skills
- Cultural competence and intercultural communication;
- Creative problem solving;
- Teamwork and collaboration;
