Project Faulu After-school Program Intern

Status: Volunteer position, unpaid

Hours: 8 hours a week

Days: Flexibility on choosing desired schedule

Reports To: K-12 Programs Staff

Commitment Period: September 15-December 18, 2025

Location: 860 Woodfield E Dr. SE Grand Rapids, MI 49508

Summary:

The Refuge Education Center (REC) after-school program is called Project Faulu, which means success in Swahili. Project Faulu Interns work closely with the K-12 Programs staff and team of other volunteers to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for students with a refugee background. Project Faulu is our K-8 program designed specifically for children with a refugee background, focusing on language and culture, creativity and inquiry, academic engagement, and positive social skills. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to learn in a community of peers and volunteers. Tasks include assisting the K-12 Programs staff on program needs such as collecting volunteer reports and student records from schools, conducting analysis of various programfeedback and assessments, while assisting in the day-to-day responsibilities. Initial and ongoing training/check-ins are required.

REC Misson Statement: We support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future!

Interning Duties:

• General administrative duties such as printing, filing, copying, communication

• Commit to interning consistently on a weekly basis, for the duration of at least one full semester

• Recording daily student and volunteer attendance

• Requestingany missing volunteer logs

• Report progress and/or issues of concern to the K-12 Programs staff

• Assistwith conducting analysis efforts with student behaviors and organizational service

• Work directly with students as needed based on volunteer absences

• Working closely with the K-12 Programs staff to ensure their time is best utilized

• Locating additional learning materials as needed by groups

• Helping organize other materials, snacks, and games

Desired Qualifications:

• Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan

• Willingness and ability to pass State and Federal background checks

• Currently enrolled in college (Majors in Social Work, Education, Public/Nonprofit Admin, International Relations, and related fields encouraged to apply)

Preferred Skills & Competencies:

• Self-motivation to identify and support students in their educational and social emotional needs

• Ability to work with K-8 studentswith diverse populations and make them feel welcomed and safe

• Strong verbal and writing skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

• Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families

If interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Anna Bundy at: anna@refugeeeducationcenter.org

Or go to our website (refugeeeducationcenter.org) and fill out the volunteer form online.