Executive Director Jennifer Rizzo-Choi recently appeared on WIVB's AM Buffalo with former Ukrainian refugee Karina Krantz. Krantz, now the owner of the local business, Filled with Love Buffalo, spoke to host Chelsea Lovell. She described her family's early experiences in the U.S. and how she pays it forward to help other refugees just starting their own journey in America. Karina…
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Internship Title: Resettlement Intern Description: Interns work alongside case managers to provide initial resettlement services to newly arrived refugee clients through a mix of field and administrative work. Hours: At least 8 hours per week / either one 8-hour day or two 4-hour days Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Refugee Program Manager and assigned case manager Skill…
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Internship Title: Preferred Communities Intern Description: Interns work alongside case managers to provide extended medical case management to refugee clients through a mix of field and administrative work. Hours: At least 8 hours per week / either one 8 hour day or two 4 hour days Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Preferred Communities Program Coordinator Skill Requirements:…
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Internship Title: New Arrivals Intern Description: Interns work with the New Arrivals Specialist to provide initial housing acquisition and services to newly arrived refugee clients through a mix of field and administrative work. Hours: 8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4-hour blocks Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): New Arrivals Specialist Skill Requirements: Ability…
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Internship Title: Integration Intern Description: Interns work alongside case managers to provide post 90-day resettlement services to refugee clients through a mix of field and administrative work. Hours: At least 8 hours per week / either one 8 hour day or two 4 hour days Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Refugee Program Manager and assigned case manager…
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Internship Title: HELLO Tutor Intern Description: Interns are trained by a certified English as a New Language (ENL) instructor to teach basic verbal English to foreign-born clients in a one-on-one setting through in-person, hybrid, or remote tutoring sessions. Hours: 8 – 12 hours per week / flexible scheduling Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): HELLO Program Coordinator Skill…
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Internship Title: HELLO Administrative Assistant Intern Description: Interns communicate with clients and gather information needed to complete BIN Enrollment Applications and are trained on how to navigate the New York State Database. Hours: 8 – 12 hours per week / flexible scheduling Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): HELLO Program Coordinator Skill Requirements: Ability to provide a “trauma-informed”…
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Internship Title: Employment Intern Description: Interns work with the Employment Team in teaching immigrant and refugee clients about the process of seeking and obtaining employment, the economic structure in the U.S., and fiscal responsibility. Interns also help run our workplace readiness program Job Club, through fun and engaging workshops. Hours: 8 – 10 hours per week / flexible scheduling Duration: …
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Internship Title: Interpreting and Translation Intern Description: Interns assist with the language service needs of our clients and external agency partners, including schools, hospitals, and courts, through mostly administrative work. Hours: 8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4 hour blocks Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Lead Coordinator of Interpreting and Translation Requirements:…
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