Thank you for your interest in assisting refugees and asylees in our community. By volunteering with the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ San Jose, you can share your unique experience and skills directly with ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ clients. Volunteer support is an integral part of the ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡'s mission to provide opportunities for refugees to thrive in San Jose. The BRIDGE Youth Program is a youth mentoring program that pairs refugee youth aged 15-24 with members of their community that support their academic, professional, and community development in their new homes. This position reports to the Youth Connections Coach.
· Start Date: Rolling
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o Mentor 1-3 program participants at a time
o Hold regular meetings and encourage youth through program requirements and activities
o Assist youth with goal-setting, homework help, tutoring, fostering participation in school programs and extracurricular activities, facilitating family-school involvement, providing job readiness, and engaging in other activities that promote wellbeing and integration
o Submit progress reports to the Youth Connections Coach
o Serve as a liaison between ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡ staff, youth and their families
· Required Skills
- ​â¶Ä‹Mentors must be at least 25 years of age
o Experience working directly with youth aged 15-24
o Familiarity with the public school system, including K-12 and community colleges
o Culturally competent with experience working with people from diverse backgrounds
o Second language encouraged but not required (Tigrinya, Amharic, Farsi, Dari, Arabic, Spanish, etc.)
o Time Commitment: 2 meetings per month per mentee for the 10-month program duration (no exceptions)
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o Learn how to effectively teach and educate youth from low-income and diverse backgrounds
o Help a young refugee reach their full potential
o Play an integral role in a young refugee’s life and development
o Learn about ̽»¨¾«Ñ¡â€™s services to refugees from many different backgrounds and how best to assist them in their resettlement in the U.S.
o Help refugees feel welcomed in their new home and prepared for their new life
APPLICATION PROCESS:
o Apply:
o Complete a phone screening with the Volunteer Coordination Team
o Complete a Department Interview with department(s) of interest
o Pass a background check ($40 fee)
o Pass a LiveScan (Fee varies, but is reimburseable, with receipt of cost)
o Complete orientation and submit requested paperwork
o Begin your service!