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Migration and Refugee Youth Services Internship - Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington Migration and Refugee Services

Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
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Please submit a cover letter and resume to Volunteer.Newcomer@ccda.net using the subject line - MYVA Internship Request. 

  • Alexandria, Va.
  • Woodbridge, Va.
  • Fredericksburg, Va
  • Manassas, Va.

Please note: to qualify, your school must sanction this.

Mentoring Youth in Virginia (MYVA) and Virginia Refugee Student Achievement Project (VRSAP) INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION (Multiple Offices)

Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) works to help newly arrived families find community and support to thrive in the US. We strive to provide quality social services centered around social justice and help people understand US systems through ongoing support. The Outreach and Volunteer Intern plays a critical role in expanding the reach and impact of MRS by building and maintaining partnerships, engaging the community, and coordinating volunteer efforts. This position is responsible for working with our outreach team to implement community outreach strategies, developing collaborations with local organizations, and recruiting, training, and supporting volunteers. The aim is to increase awareness of our programs and services, enhance community engagement, and ensure the delivery of high-quality services to our clients.  We also aim to match MYVA mentors and VRSAP tutors to advocate for our student clients and families within the school systems. These clients seek additional support as they identify and work towards their visions of future success. As a mentor, tutor, or in-house volunteer or intern, you can form an impactful (and mutually fulfilling) relationship with your mentee as you help them achieve their goals!


Benefits, Goals, and Duties:

  • Gain valuable insights into clients' systemic challenges/opportunities, providing a unique learning experience.
  • Gain hands-on experience in assisting VRSAP clients to navigate the U.S. school and health systems and learn about the services and resources available to them upon arrival.
  • Receive guidance and support from experienced school liaisons to gain an understanding of cases from academic performance, mental health, and social adjustment, ensuring you feel confident in your role.
  • Apply social work competencies in practice when interacting with clients.
  • Application of micro, mezzo, and macro levels of social work practices
  • Enroll students in school after arrival, including testing and school registration, assisting with completing school physicals and immunizations as needed.
  • Provides new families with orientation to the school system, providing language-appropriate resources to ensure clear communication.
  • Organizes and facilitates VRSAP activities such as the annual banquet and integration activities.
  • Monitors students' academic progress by obtaining teacher progress reports, ESOL levels, attendance reports, guidance counselor evaluations, and grades.
  • Educates school personnel about refugee students and issues facing them (such as mental health and cultural considerations).
  • Conducts intakes with the students and their parents to orient them to school and health systems. 
  • Maintains regular contact and communication with schools (and school clinics) and parents regarding refugee student health concerns.
  • Encourages refugee parents to become more involved and actively participate in their children’s education.
  • Takes on other duties as they become evident throughout collaborating with refugee students and their needs.

              

TIME COMMITMENT: 

  • Up to 30 hours per week or hours required by the school. 
  • Must be available after business hours due to clients’ availability.

 

EXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

  • Be reliable and on time; communicate with the supervisor.
  • Act professionally and ethically in all interactions with agency staff and clients
  • Must be fluent in English; knowing other languages will be an asset. 
  • Currently studying undergraduate or graduate coursework in Social Work or related programs
  • Weekly intern group supervision
  • Weekly one-on-one supervision with the field instructor
  • Submit conference agendas an hour before weekly supervision meetings.
  • Submit process recordings for review based on the school’s requirements. 
  • Have reliable transportation to work in person at one of our four locations. 

Contact:

For more information, please get in touch with the Volunteer Manager at volunteer.newcomer@ccda.net 

Submit your Cover letter and Resume. 

To apply, follow this link https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/501/opp_details/3820