DURATION: Flexible 15 hours or more per week - COMPLETELT IN PERSON 

International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst 
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 
26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. 

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The IRC in New Jersey seeks volunteer tutors to support English 
language learners among recently arrived youth refugees who have fled persecution in their home 
country and are rebuilding their lives in New Jersey. IRC will pair tutors with students based on mutual 
availability. Tutors may support students during individual 1:1 in-home tutoring. Tutors are 
academic coaches and positive role models who want to help IRC youth succeed in school. Tutors are 
not people who are expected to receive, give, or loan money. 

DESIRED QUALITIES: 
● Passionate about helping youth reach their potential 
● Flexible and patient 
● Committed, dependable, and punctual 
● Creative; has a sense of fun 
● An active listener 
● Culturally competent, comfortable and aware of youth support needs 

TUTOR RESPONSIBILITIES: 
● Attend an onsite orientation at the IRC Elizabeth office and complete associated IRC online 
trainings/background check 
● One on one individualized tutoring 
● Tutors should be able to create a welcoming environment that fosters community and learning 
among program participants 
● Interact with diverse populations effectively 
● Tutor assigned students at least 1.5-2 hours per week for a duration of the school year (6 months) 
● Communicate regularly with the Youth Program Specialist and parents/guardians regarding 
student’s progress, problems, etc. 
● Comply with office policies and program procedures

● Have reliable transportation to and from the assigned student's home twice a week, each week for the duration of the program.