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Volunteer Youth Academic Tutor

4 months ago

Elizabeth, United States International Rescue Committee Part time
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worldâs worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

DURATION: Flexible 15 hours or more per week 

International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the worldâs worst 
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 
26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. 

 

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The IRC in New Jersey seeks volunteer tutors to support English 
language learners among recently arrived youth refugees who have fled persecution in their home 
country and are rebuilding their lives in New Jersey. IRC will pair tutors with students based on mutual 
availability. Tutors may support students during individual 1:1 in-home/virtual tutoring. Tutors are 
academic coaches and positive role models who want to help IRC youth succeed in school. Tutors are 
not people who are expected to receive, give, or loan money. 

 

DESIRED QUALITIES: 
â Passionate about helping youth reach their potential 
â Flexible and patient 
â Committed, dependable, and punctual 
â Creative; has a sense of fun 
â An active listener 
â Culturally competent, comfortable and aware of youth support needs 

 

TUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 
â Attend an onsite orientation at the IRC Elizabeth office and complete associated IRC online 
trainings/background check 
â One on one individualized tutoring 
â Tutors should be able to create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning 
among program participants 
â Interact with diverse populations effectively 
â Tutor assigned students at least 1.5-2 hours per week for a duration of the school year (6 months) 
â Communicate regularly with the Youth Program Specialist and parents/guardians regarding 
studentâs progress, problems, etc. 
â Comply with office policies and program procedures 

Minimum Qualifications:

QUALIFICATIONS: 

â Proven ability to build community within individualized session and cultivate students commitment 
to academic learning 
â Timely documentation and submission of the Tutor Log after each individualized tutoring session 
â Thorough, detailed knowledge and understanding of English grammar with the ability to clearly 
explain all verbs, tenses and parts of speech 
â Ability to interact with diverse populations and empathize with people unfamiliar with local culture 
â Demonstrated ability to work independently in a multicultural environment 
â Ethical and professional conduct that facilitates the building of a respectful, trusting, and 
collaborative relationship with program staff and students 
â Arabic, Dari, Spanish, Pashto, and/or Swahili speaking preferred 


Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way â our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.