Refugee School Impact Program


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🌟 Empower Refugee Youth: Volunteer with Refugee School Impact Program! πŸ“šπŸŒ

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of refugee children and families? The Refugee School Impact Program is seeking dedicated volunteers to provide academic and socio-emotional support to young minds in San Antonio. Join us in creating an inclusive learning environment and enhancing the educational journey of refugee students.

About the Program:
The Refugee School Impact Program focuses on offering crucial support to refugee children and families, addressing significant barriers they face upon arrival in the United States. Through an After-School Tutoring Program and a Summer Program, we aim to improve school performance and enhance socio-cultural skills.


Volunteer Opportunities:

πŸ“š Summer Program:
- Six weeks, three days a week
- Focus on English, Math, and Social Emotional learning
- Hands-on lessons and one-on-one support

πŸ‘©‍πŸ‘¦ Parenting Program:
- Educate refugee families about their new community
- Group and one-on-one classes
- Parent engagement activities

Skills Enhanced While Volunteering:
🌈 **Working with Children**
πŸ•°οΈ **Time Management**
πŸ“‚ **Organizational Skills**
🎯 **Prioritizing**
🌐 **Working in a Diverse Cultural Setting**
πŸ—£οΈ **Communication Skills**
🧠 **Critical Thinking**
🎨 **Creativity**
βŒ› **Patience**

Volunteer Requirements:
- All volunteers above 18 must complete a background check and 3 online OVASE trainings.
- Training takes about 2 hours and is valid for 3 years.
- Clearance can take 2-3 weeks, so plan accordingly.
- Once approved, you'll receive the exact location and additional information about the tutoring sites.

Safety and Privacy:
- For the safety of our students, we provide the tutoring program's address and specific location information after your approval and clearance.
- Please refrain from taking pictures of students for their protection.

How to Get Involved:
Ready to be a guiding force for refugee students? Sign up to volunteer and contribute to their educational success!

Thank you for joining us in creating a brighter future for refugee children and families! πŸŒŸπŸ“š

#RefugeeSchoolImpact #VolunteerForChange #EmpowerYouth

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My name is Norberto Martinez and I would like to become a volunteer in education after school for refugees, my telephone number is 210 6097307, better speak in spanish