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Project Faulu Driver

Refugee Education Center
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Volunteer Title: Project Faulu Driver                                                                           Volunteer position, unpaid

Hours: 3 hours a day, 2 days a week                              Status: Mondays and Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm 

Reports To: Program Coordinator                                    Commitment Period: January 15 - May 16, 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 create and 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 Program 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 a 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.