Project Faulu Driver

Volunteer Title: Project Faulu Driver Status: Volunteer position, unpaid 

Hours: 3 hours a day, 2 days a week       Days: Mondays and Wednesdays OR Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4:00pm - 7:00pm  

Reports To: K-12 Programs Coordinator                        Commitment Period: September 9- December 12, 2024  

Location: 2130 Enterprise St SE Kentwood, MI  

Summary: 

Project Faulu volunteers work closely with the Program Coordinator and team of other volunteers to provide a supportive and engaging learning environment for students with a refugee background. Project Faulu is our K-8 program designed specifically for children with a refugee background, focusing on language and culture, creativity and inquiry, academic engagement, and positive social skills. Our goal is to provide students with opportunities to learn in a community of peers and volunteers. The Project Faulu Driver is responsible for transportation of students to and from home.  Pick up times will be around 4:00pm to ensure student arrival by 4:30pm. Volunteers must volunteer two days a week for one or desirably two semesters. Initial and ongoing training/check-ins are required. 

REC Misson Statement: We support refugees in their journey to become fully participating members of the West Michigan community. We envision a thriving, multicultural West Michigan community where all have an opportunity to pursue a better future! 

Volunteer Duties  

• Commit to volunteering consistently on a weekly basis as scheduled 
• Can drive safely in many weather conditions 
• Can interact compassionately with the refugee students and families 
• Can focus with up to three young children in the backseat 
• Demonstrate teamwork and integrity with staff, fellow volunteers, students, and their families 
• Attending all required training courses 
• Report issues of concern to K-12 Programs Coordinator 

Desired Requirements/Qualifications: 

• Must be a Michigan Resident or have temporary residency in Michigan 
• Be at least 21 years of age with a valid driver's license 
• Provide a Driving Record from the Secretary of State 
• Sign a state required liability waiver 
• Pass mandatory background checks 
• Ability to work with children ages K-8 within diverse populations 

If interested, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Anna Bundy at: anna@refugeeeducationcenter.org 

Or go to our website (refugeeeducationcenter.org) and fill out the volunteer form online.