Context

As part of our mandate to reach and help as many newcomers as possible we require assistance with our one-on-one orientation and academic aid sessions. As an intern, you will work as part of a team to ensure that all beneficiaries receive the help they need pertaining to orientation or academic integration. Orientation one-on-one sessions help to create a specific guide and establish the priorities and plan for the beneficiaries. These can include: help with attaining a health card, driver’s licence, SIN number, setting up a bank account, etc. Academic one-on-one sessions help beneficiaries navigate the educational system as well as the academic bursary programs. 

Responsibilities

• Hold one-on-one meetings with beneficiaries in person, over the phone or online.
• Offer support to other organizations with questions pertaining to orientation/integration and academic aid  in Montreal. 
• Attend weekly team meetings.
• Facilitate Workshops
• Create and research pre-existing data.

Qualities/ Experience

• Must be a student
• Strong written and spoken communication skills required in both English & French
• Spanish, Farsi or third language considered a strong asset
• Organized, detail-oriented and takes initiative
• Motivated, excited to learn, ability to work autonomously in a dynamic team
• Experience working with marginalized communities is considered an asset. 
• Use research skills to find pre existing resources in the community