2024 BRIDGES Summer Intern

Mission 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! 

BRIDGES Summer Interns are responsible for welcoming students in the mornings, assisting with the Summer BRIDGES program, being involved with activities, games, snack, and lunch times, and supporting any needs that arise. Interns must come along on field trips and will assist with various tasks and responsibilities necessary for maintaining and supporting effective services for the students. Tasks include assisting the K-12 Program Coordinator on program needs like collecting attendance, data entry and assisting with other responsibilities.  

Training and Evaluation Meetings are required aspects of being an Intern. Training for Cohort 1 will take place on Monday, June 10th and Tuesday, June 11th from 9:00am-1:00pm. Training for Cohort 2 will take place on Monday, July 15th and Tuesday, July 16th from 9:00am-1:00pm. The BRIDGES Summer Program runs from Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-1:30pm, and Interns must commit to all four days a week for at least one of the four-week programs.  

Requirements: 

Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan 

Currently enrolled in college (Majors in Social Work, Education, Public/Nonprofit Admin, International Relations, and related fields encouraged to apply) 

Strong verbal and writing skills 

Excellent organizational skills 

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (data entry) 

Ability to work as part of a team 

Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds 

Ability to work with children of all ages (grades K-12) 

Self-motivation to identify and aid students in their educational needs 

Commit to attending consistently on a weekly basis 

Attend required training in person  

Key Duties and Responsibilities: 

Under the direction of the K-12 Program Coordinator, request and collect volunteer logs 

Assist in evaluation efforts with student behaviors  

Help with organization 

Other general administrative duties such as filing, copying, printing, communication with K-12 Program Coordinator  

Report progress and/or issues of concern to K-12 Program Coordinator 

Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, and students 

Ensure a safe and clean learning environment through assisting with after-program clean up 

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.