Project Faulu Driver

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Recruiting Organization: Refugee Education Center

Volunteer Title: Project Faulu Driver Status: Volunteer position, unpaid

Hours: 3 hours a day, 2 days a week Days: Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Reports To: K-12 Programs Coordinator Commitment Period: September 9- December 12, 2024

Location: 2130 Enterprise St SE Kentwood, MI

Summary:

Project Faulu volunteers work closely with the Program Coordinator and 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. The Project Faulu Driver is responsible for transportation of students to and from home. Pick up times will be around 4:00pm to ensure student arrival by 4:30pm. Volunteers must volunteer two days a week for one or desirably two semesters. Initial and ongoing training/check-ins are required.

REC Misson Statement: We support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future!

Volunteer Duties

• Commit to volunteering consistently on a weekly basis as scheduled
• Can drive safely in many weather conditions
• Can interact compassionately with the refugee students and families
• Can focus with up to three young children in the backseat
• Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families
• Attending all required training courses
• Report issues of concern to K-12 Programs Coordinator

Desired Requirements/Qualifications:

• Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan
• Be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license
• Provide a Driving Record from the Secretary of State
• Sign a state required liability waiver
• Pass mandatory background checks
• Ability to work with children ages K-8 within diverse populations

If interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Anna Bundy at: anna@refugeeeducationcenter.org

Or go to our website ( refugeeeducationcenter.org) and fill out the volunteer form online.

Stipend ProvidedFalse

Training ProvidedFalse

Housing AvailableFalse

Language/Cultral Support AvailableFalse

Wheelchair Accessible

Fee RequiredFalse

Fee Amount: None

This opportunity is recurring