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Health Literacy Internship

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Health Literacy Internship Internship Title:  Health Literacy Intern Description:  Interns work with staff on a variety of health education sessions for the refugee and immigrant population to help them understand and navigate the US healthcare system. Hours:  8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4-hour blocks Duration:  A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s):  Director of International Exchanges…
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Global Education Internship

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Global Education Internship Internship Title:  Global Education Intern Description: Interns work with the department to enlighten learners of all ages about global events, cultural competency/sensitivity, refugee health, and how Western New York serves as a diverse hub in the U.S. Hours:  8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4-hour blocks Duration:  A minimum of one full semester…
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Finance Department Bookkeeper Internship

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Internship Title: Bookkeeper Intern Description:  Interns will be responsible for daily functions in the Finance Department, accurate recording of revenue and expense activities, timely collection of accounts receivable, payments to vendors and special projects as requested. Hours:  10 – 16 hours / flexible scheduling with Fridays preferred Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Accounting Supervisor Skill Requirements: Ability to…
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Grants Administration and Community Outreach Internship

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Internship Title:  Community Outreach Intern Description:  Interns will assist with volunteer and in-kind donor outreach, communication, and reporting. Hours:  8 – 10 hours per week / a minimum of 4 hour blocks Duration: A minimum of one full semester Supervisor(s): Community Outreach Manager Skill Requirements: Knowledge of diverse cultures and/or willingness to learn cultural customs Access to a car/reliable transportation…
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Basic Household Goods Donations Urgently Needed

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  Recently refugee families from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Syria, and Colombia have made Buffalo their new home. Basic household items, from bed pillows to cleaning supplies, go a long way in helping our newest neighbors settle into their communities, can you help? We are also currently accepting donations of used couches or dining room tables, along with…
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IIB Welcomes 91 New Americans!

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We were humbled and honored to welcome 91 New Americans from 25 countries as they took their citizenship oaths at the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Naturalization Ceremony in Buffalo recently. Our newest fellow citizens took their oaths over the course of two ceremonies throughout the day on Wednesday.   U.S. Rep Brian Higgins spoke during the morning's naturalization ceremony. He…
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