RISE After-School Tutor

Position: RISE After-School Tutor

Program Area: Refugee & Immigrant Student Empowerment (RISE)

Location: In person at David Douglas High School (1001 SE 135th Ave, Portland, OR, 97233)

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 2:30-5pm

Program Description: The Refugee and Immigrant Student Empowerment (RISE) program is an educational enrichment program for recently arrived refugee and immigrant students in grades 9-12. RISE is delivered as a drop-in program that provides tutoring services to an average of 10-25 students a day. RISE aims to develop the academic skills and confidence to support the success of these students in American educational systems through tutoring, conversational activities, art-based activities, field trips and family nights.

Position Summary: RISE volunteers act as tutors, mentors and group facilitators. They provide academic support and assistance, facilitate activities and games (when needed) and help students practice English and build community. Volunteers can also participate in family engagement events and field trips.

Qualifications: Strong educational foundation in one or more of the following subjects: Math, English (Literature & Composition), Sciences, Foreign Language. Ideal volunteers have experience in teaching, tutoring, or group facilitation and/or speak Somali, Karen, Burmese, Nepali, Arabic, Spanish, Russian, Ukranian, or Vietnamese. RISE places a large emphasis on community building and as a result, we are looking for volunteers who are compassionate, hardworking, possess a good sense of humor and can adapt to various situations and learning needs.

Time Commitment: 1 day/week minimum, for 2nd Semester of 2023-24 Academic Year (January-June 2024)

Requirements:

·        Must be 18 or older  

·        Must pass background check

Volunteer Testimonials: Our volunteers are integral to making the RISE program work. They become very important to our students and our community. Here are some testimonials from our past volunteers: 

·        “I have gotten more than what I had hoped out of volunteering with RISE. The kids that we work with are amazing and very inspiring and I’m glad that I was able to work with such incredible volunteers. It has been a really great experience and I hope that I will be able to come back next year.”

·        “RISE is one of the parts of my week I look forward to most! It’s gotten me interested in pursuing teaching ESL as a career”.

To Apply: Submit a Volunteer Application Form or contact volunteer@irco.org