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Be The Difference
Our partners, interns, volunteers, and everyone who is a part of Real Life makes the difference for our cause. You are the heart of our mission and you light the path to brighter futures for our refugee and immigrant students.
Real Life Intern
Real Life Interns work directly with the Real Life Director to manage and run our partnering Real Life sites and their volunteers. Interns take part in academic tutoring and lead activities intended to teach “real-life” skills. This paid position is available to any individual who meets the below qualifications:
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Have a passion for education and working with youth of diverse backgrounds
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Be a natural leader, excited to make a positive impact on the volunteers and youth you work with
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Live in the Salt Lake area or have access to reliable transportation
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Commit to 5 hours of work per week through the Real Life Year
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Be a high school graduate
Real Life Volunteer
Real Life volunteers are high school and college students who act as peer mentors primarily for refugee and immigrant youth in the Salt Lake area. Volunteers provide academic tutoring and participate in hands-on, life-skills activities. Although many of our volunteers are participants in the Youthlinc Service Year, this opportunity is available to any individual who meets the following qualifications:
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Have a passion for tutoring and working with other youth
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Be enthusiastic, flexible, and willing to step out of your comfort zone
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Commit to volunteering 2 hours per week through the Real Life Year (Dec-May)
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Be 16-24 years old
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Live in the Salt Lake area, or have access to reliable transportation
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Be capable of passing a background check if 18+