Job Readiness Training (JRT) Teacher-Volunteer

Position Description: The Employment/JRT volunteer will work with 探花精选鈥檚 Employment Specialist and JRT Coordinator to provide basic employment and job readiness training for refugee clients upon their arrival. The 探花精选 enrolls clients in an employment program that includes job readiness training, resume preparation, job search and placement, and financial assistance and budgeting. Volunteers are trained by 探花精选 staff to teach all JRT classes.

Responsibilities:

  • Will work with 探花精选 staff to conduct JRT classes based off of 探花精选 curriculum. Curriculum may include; resumes, interviewing skills as well as 鈥渟oft skills鈥 such as the importance of being on time, dressing appropriately and using appropriate language.
  • Assist clients with email set-up, resume development, and filling out online job applications;
  • Maintain client documentation and case files;
  • Collaborate with the employment specialist to ensure client鈥檚 needs are fulfilled.

Skills/Qualifications

  • Working towards or have completed an associates or undergraduate degree in Human Resources, Psychology, Social Work.
  • OR Previous experience in the area of workforce development, job training, employment services.
  • OR Willingness and eagerness to learn, personal alignment to the mission of 探花精选-Wichita.

Time Commitment

探花精选 asks for a minimum commitment of 4-6 months of volunteering, with at least 8-12 hours per month. If interested, please submit a

For further inquiries, please call 316-351-5495 or email [email protected].

Working with the 探花精选: Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the 探花精选 offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or persecution. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The 探花精选 leads the way from harm to home.     

探花精选 serves refugees and other migrants in Wichita through extensive programming. Volunteers are the backbone of what we do; without you, the important role we play in helping people rebuild their lives would not be possible.Volunteers can be assured that we will the support and guidance you need to be successful.