(Student) K-8 Tutor-Refugee Center

Davenport University•Grand Rapids, MI

52d•Onsite

About The Position

The Refugee Education Center (REC) after-school program is called Project Faulu, which means success in Swahili. Project Faulu volunteers work closely with the K-12 Programs staff and a 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. Project Faulu Facilitators are responsible for welcoming students in the afterschool program, facilitating games, snack time & discussions, thematic activities designed by program staff, and reading to and with students. The Project Faulu Program runs on Monday-Wednesday from 3:45pm-6:30pm. Volunteers must volunteer at least one day per week, preferably two.

Requirements

Must be work study eligible
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours as an undergraduate student or 3 credit hours as a graduate student while meeting the standards of academic progress
Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan
Willingness and ability to pass State and Federal background checks
Some leadership or support experience
Demonstrated motivational and problem solving capabilities with a high degree of integrity, ethics, and dedication to the mission of the University

Nice To Haves

Ability to work with diverse populations and make students feel welcomed and safe
Self-motivation to identify and support students in their educational and social emotional needs
Documenting the activities of their assigned level through picture taking and sharing pictures with the K-12 Programs staff
Ability to communicate to K-12 Programs staff on successes and challenges faced (including what went well and didn’t go well with the various activities)

Responsibilities

Facilitate activities with up to three students per session
Support and engage K-8 students attending the Refugee Education Center by: Engaging fully in all elements of the daily schedule, such as games, snack & discussion, thematic activities, reading time, clean up and reporting
Facilitating thematic activities designed by program staff
Reading diverse, multicultural books with students
Engaging students in additional activities such as puzzles, homework support, projects, creative assignments, or any other appropriate activities to support their learning needs
Willingness and interest in learning about student home languages and cultures
Complete daily reporting immediately after conclusion of each volunteering session
Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families
Ensure a safe and clean learning environment through assisting with program set up and after-program clean up.
Attend all required training courses.
Report issues of concern to K-12 Programs staff
Understand and abide by all external and internal regulations and policies. This includes NCAA, GLIAC and national affiliations associated within athletics or other role specific regulations.
Provide GREAT customer service, anticipating and exceeding the needs of our customers.
Demonstrate and promote the University’s Cultural Values.
Perform other duties as assigned.