Summer Academy Volunteer Opportunity – Now Accepting Applicants through June 10th!
The IRC (International Rescue Committee) in Silver Spring’s Summer Academy is a free learning experience for refugee students who are rising 6th-12th graders in Prince George’s and Montgomery County schools in Maryland. Volunteers facilitate lessons in English language and math, while incorporating extracurricular subjects and activities to broaden student’s horizons. Sign up here.
The program will take place in Prince George’s County July 8th – August 9th with 2-week cohorts of students in middle and high school. Weekly Schedule: Monday through Thursday 9:30am-2:30pm.
Volunteers are expected to attend all morning, afternoon or all-day sessions for their preferred cohort. You may participate in both cohorts, if desired.
Previous teaching and/or ESOL experience preferred but not required! This opportunity is open to volunteers high-school age and above. This opportunity is an Student Service Learning hours approved activity.
All volunteers must attend a mandatory training on Monday, June 10th 6-7PM via Zoom. Sign up here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Michalina Kulesza,Community Engagement Specialist, at Michalina.Kulesza@rescue.org