Refugee Women's Empowerment Assistant
LOCATION
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Fingerprint/background clearance is required.Fingerprint card will be required but students may work under staff supervision until card is received. LSS will cover the cost of the fingerprinting.
SCHEDULE OPTIONS
Semester availability
FallSpring
Summer
Service hours
MorningAfternoon
Evening
Available days/hours
Flexibility in schedule but most work would be between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.
REQUIRED/DESIRED SKILLS
1. Cultural sensitivity and compassion
2. Team player
3. Able to follow directions and good at follow-through
4. Creative at problem solving when needs arise
5. Ability to recruit other people
6. Interest in learning about the products, projects and services in the Women's program.
CATEGORIES
AdultsPublic Relations
Refugees
COMMUNITY PARTNER
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Refugee & Immigration Services
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP
Duties
Responsibilities will include: recruiting volunteer instructors to lead classes for wellness and skill building
Work with the women's empowerment specialist on creating lesson plans for classes
Help the specialist with the Microenterprise Development Program including finding venues to sell products made by refugee women, identifying potential community partners and assist the women with marketing and making products.
Population served
This program serves refugee women of all ages who have arrived in the U.S. within the past year. These women have very little in their past that affirms their gifts and abilities. This program is designed to help them gain self-respect and look at the possibility of employment if they desire it.
Community need/impact
The Women's Empowerment Program focuses on the well-being of refugee women through skill-building, microenterprise development, leadership, business mentorship, and education The ultimate goal is for women to gain self-sufficienty and confidende through the development of their skills and knowledge in desired areas.
The intern will have the opportunity to be of encouragement to refugee women and motivate them to attend classes and grow in their skills. The intern will also have the opportunity to connect with the community in recruiting volunteer teachers and will be able to represent the refugee program to the community.
