Volunteer: Adult Education ESL InternAPPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: HTTPS://EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS Adult Education - ESL Intern Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position: Adult Education - ESL Intern Purpose: The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an Adult Education Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes, implement curriculum, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program. In-person availability is required, though there will be opportunities for remote work. Commitment: Minimum: 10 hours per week Maximum: 24 hours per week Tuesday and Thursday availability required, preference for 6PM-8PM availability. The specific schedule to be negotiated with the supervisor. Duties/Experiences:The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. As an Adult Education ESL Intern, you will help with all aspects of ESL programming including: ESL instruction lesson planning new student registration student evaluation teacher training Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester and end-of-semester performance evaluations. Location:417 Welshwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 (others as specified by supervisor). Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: HTTPS://EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS Adult Education - ESL Intern Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position: Adult Education - ESL Intern Purpose: The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. Through programs like Citizenship Instruction, High School Equivalency, and English literacy courses, the department helps to shape the future for immigrants and refugees across Nashville. As an Adult Education Intern, you will gain valuable experience as you are trained to teach classes, implement curriculum, and contribute to administrative processes which support the overall program. In-person availability is required, though there will be opportunities for remote work. Commitment: Minimum: 10 hours per week Maximum: 24 hours per week Tuesday and Thursday availability required, preference for 6PM-8PM availability. The specific schedule to be negotiated with the supervisor. Duties/Experiences:The Adult Education program supports English language learners as they integrate into life in the US. As an Adult Education ESL Intern, you will help with all aspects of ESL programming including: ESL instruction lesson planning new student registration student evaluation teacher training Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester and end-of-semester performance evaluations. Location:417 Welshwood Drive, Nashville, TN 37211 (others as specified by supervisor). Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37211 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Refugee Youth After School Program InternAPPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: HTTPS://EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position:Youth NAZA After-School Program Intern Purpose: NICE hosts a NAZA-funded after-school program for English Learners that focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners. Commitment: Minimum: 15 hours/week Maximum: 25 hours/week Consistent availability Monday - Friday between 10am-6pm; specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor. Duties: Create an atmosphere of care, trust, and safety by intentionally building healthy relationships with middle school participants. Learn about instructional strategies used with English Learners, especially those with significant cultural barriers from first generation families. Lead activities, such as stations, lessons, games, and special events that Encourage skill development Support the NAZA after-school program Assist in development of lessons and activities that address student specific barriers Perform research around SIFE specific instructional strategies Support volunteers and staff in working directly with students, teachers, and school administrators to offer quality services aligned with local school and classroom goals Research and contact local partners to host special events and field trips for the program Assist in gathering data on the impact and effectiveness of the program Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated effective communication skills Attention to detail and time management skills Preferences: • Experience working with diverse populations • Interest in child development, education, psychology, social work, nonprofit, or related field Training:Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester and end-of-semester performance evaluations. Location:Interns will be placed at one of the following schools as specified by the supervisor: Antioch Middle School, Margaret Allen Middle School, Wright Middle School Supervisor:This position reports to the Youth Education Program Manager and/or Youth Education site staff. Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: HTTPS://EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) ethnic community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position:Youth NAZA After-School Program Intern Purpose: NICE hosts a NAZA-funded after-school program for English Learners that focuses on building Academic, Literacy, and Social Emotional skills for middle school students. The program uses a positive youth development approach to promote youth leadership, healthy relationships, and instill a positive growth mindset for all learners. Commitment: Minimum: 15 hours/week Maximum: 25 hours/week Consistent availability Monday - Friday between 10am-6pm; specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor. Duties: Create an atmosphere of care, trust, and safety by intentionally building healthy relationships with middle school participants. Learn about instructional strategies used with English Learners, especially those with significant cultural barriers from first generation families. Lead activities, such as stations, lessons, games, and special events that Encourage skill development Support the NAZA after-school program Assist in development of lessons and activities that address student specific barriers Perform research around SIFE specific instructional strategies Support volunteers and staff in working directly with students, teachers, and school administrators to offer quality services aligned with local school and classroom goals Research and contact local partners to host special events and field trips for the program Assist in gathering data on the impact and effectiveness of the program Requirements: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment Demonstrated effective communication skills Attention to detail and time management skills Preferences: • Experience working with diverse populations • Interest in child development, education, psychology, social work, nonprofit, or related field Training:Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in mid-semester and end-of-semester performance evaluations. Location:Interns will be placed at one of the following schools as specified by the supervisor: Antioch Middle School, Margaret Allen Middle School, Wright Middle School Supervisor:This position reports to the Youth Education Program Manager and/or Youth Education site staff. Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37211 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Refugee/Immigrant Health InternAPPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: HTTPS://EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position: Health Intern Purpose: The Health Intern will primarily support intensive case management, health education, and mental health care coordination services for vulnerable refugee and immigrant populations; and will also help carry out projects related to refugee health and wellness. Commitment: Minimum: 15 hours per week Maximum: 30 hours per week Specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor Duties: Demonstrate knowledge of the refugee resettlement process; local and national stakeholders in refugee health services; and the barriers that refugees may experience while interacting with government entities, healthcare organizations, and social work professionals. Achieve fluency in intensive case management procedures such as client intake, documentation of referrals, streamlining referral processes, and case closure Analyse intake forms, progress forms, and exit forms across all NICE programs for opportunities for mental health referrals and tracking holistic wellbeing outcomes Create exit interviews with mental health related information Support the compilation of diaspora community connections / networking into a usable resource for NICE staff Provide needs assessments of diaspora communities capacity for mental health related information/referrals Implement Nashville-Neighbours style program of health-education for higher need clients with chronic disease (asthma, diabetes, etc) Streamline administrative needs for health education (health care navigation and maternal health) Create and implement organizational/administrative tools for health education service provisions (organizing partner lists, event calendar organization, etc) Receive thorough feedback from program managers Other duties as assigned Requirements: Excellent written and oral English proficiency Advanced computer and typing skills Reliable transportation Commitment to adhering to agreed-upon schedule Preferences: Activities for the program will be completed at the NICE office but some off site appointments or events may be needed. Specific modifications can be made in discussion with the Director of Health. Ability to provide transportation for clients in your personal vehicle is preferrable but not required Location: 417 Welshwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37211 Supervisor:This position reports to the Director of Health, Nadia Rahman Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETE ON NICE WEBSITE: HTTPS://EMPOWERNASHVILLE.ORG/CAREERS Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position: Health Intern Purpose: The Health Intern will primarily support intensive case management, health education, and mental health care coordination services for vulnerable refugee and immigrant populations; and will also help carry out projects related to refugee health and wellness. Commitment: Minimum: 15 hours per week Maximum: 30 hours per week Specific schedule to be negotiated with supervisor Duties: Demonstrate knowledge of the refugee resettlement process; local and national stakeholders in refugee health services; and the barriers that refugees may experience while interacting with government entities, healthcare organizations, and social work professionals. Achieve fluency in intensive case management procedures such as client intake, documentation of referrals, streamlining referral processes, and case closure Analyse intake forms, progress forms, and exit forms across all NICE programs for opportunities for mental health referrals and tracking holistic wellbeing outcomes Create exit interviews with mental health related information Support the compilation of diaspora community connections / networking into a usable resource for NICE staff Provide needs assessments of diaspora communities capacity for mental health related information/referrals Implement Nashville-Neighbours style program of health-education for higher need clients with chronic disease (asthma, diabetes, etc) Streamline administrative needs for health education (health care navigation and maternal health) Create and implement organizational/administrative tools for health education service provisions (organizing partner lists, event calendar organization, etc) Receive thorough feedback from program managers Other duties as assigned Requirements: Excellent written and oral English proficiency Advanced computer and typing skills Reliable transportation Commitment to adhering to agreed-upon schedule Preferences: Activities for the program will be completed at the NICE office but some off site appointments or events may be needed. Specific modifications can be made in discussion with the Director of Health. Ability to provide transportation for clients in your personal vehicle is preferrable but not required Location: 417 Welshwood Dr., Nashville, TN 37211 Supervisor:This position reports to the Director of Health, Nadia Rahman Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37211 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Refugee Benefits InternNashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position: Refugee Benefits Intern Purpose: NICE’s Refugee Benefits program supports recently arrived refugees to effectively use and maintain benefits that they need to support their families. Specifically, we focus on Department of Human Services benefits like SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) and TANF (also known as Families First). As well as, public health benefits such as TennCare and WIC. Commitment: Minimum: 10 hours/week Maximum: 15 hours/week 2-3 days per week (9:00am-1:00pm); flexibility with hours to be discussed with supervisor. Duties: Provide benefits education, making sure that all families resettled with NICE understand their SNAP, TANF, TNCare & WIC benefits. Help with the paperwork necessary to get, maintain, and track the benefits that our clients need. Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing benefits orientations and other presentations Support processes to enroll families in the refugee benefits program Support client communications through phone calls and texts Organize important documents related to benefits Support clients with relevant benefit applications Transport clients, where needed Share information about benefits at community events Assist with program evaluation, through administering surveys Additional responsibilities as assigned Requirements: Strong written and verbal English proficiency Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs Reliable transportation Effective communication skills A commitment to supporting refugee and low-income communities and an interest in learning more Preferences: Experience working with diverse populations Knowledge of and familiarity with refugee communities and/or relevant experience Language skills (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, etc - not a requirement) Interest in the field of social services or social work Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in performance evaluations as needed. Location: 417 Welshwood Dr, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211 Supervisor: This position answers to the Refugee Benefits Manager, Kimberly Haines Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment Nashville International Center for Empowerment, established in 2005, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community-based organization dedicated to ensuring refugees and immigrants achieve their full potential now and for generations to come. Title of Position: Refugee Benefits Intern Purpose: NICE’s Refugee Benefits program supports recently arrived refugees to effectively use and maintain benefits that they need to support their families. Specifically, we focus on Department of Human Services benefits like SNAP (also known as Food Stamps) and TANF (also known as Families First). As well as, public health benefits such as TennCare and WIC. Commitment: Minimum: 10 hours/week Maximum: 15 hours/week 2-3 days per week (9:00am-1:00pm); flexibility with hours to be discussed with supervisor. Duties: Provide benefits education, making sure that all families resettled with NICE understand their SNAP, TANF, TNCare & WIC benefits. Help with the paperwork necessary to get, maintain, and track the benefits that our clients need. Assist with planning, organizing, and implementing benefits orientations and other presentations Support processes to enroll families in the refugee benefits program Support client communications through phone calls and texts Organize important documents related to benefits Support clients with relevant benefit applications Transport clients, where needed Share information about benefits at community events Assist with program evaluation, through administering surveys Additional responsibilities as assigned Requirements: Strong written and verbal English proficiency Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs Reliable transportation Effective communication skills A commitment to supporting refugee and low-income communities and an interest in learning more Preferences: Experience working with diverse populations Knowledge of and familiarity with refugee communities and/or relevant experience Language skills (Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Kinyarwanda, Swahili, Spanish, etc - not a requirement) Interest in the field of social services or social work Training: Attend an initial orientation meeting with the program manager. Attend ongoing training as required by the supervisor. Participate in performance evaluations as needed. Location: 417 Welshwood Dr, Suite 100, Nashville, TN 37211 Supervisor: This position answers to the Refugee Benefits Manager, Kimberly Haines Please apply using the Internship Application form, and direct additional questions to the Volunteer & Training Coordinator at volunteer@empowernashville.org. Agency: Nashville International Center for Empowerment Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 37211 Allow Groups: No |