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PAIR (PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT & IMMERSION OF REFUGEES)

PAIR (PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT & IMMERSION OF REFUGEES)

About

What Is It?

A non-profit that improves the lives of young refugees as they face the great challenges of learning a new language and adapting to a new way of life. “Our programs assist youth in adjusting to American life, achieving academic success, and becoming self-sufficient and engaged members of our community.”

Help Needed:

Serve as an after-school mentor and tutor, or help lead the middle school summer program, including field trips and other activities.  Please contact PAIR for COVID-related updates. 

Details

Minimum Age to Volunteer

16. Parental permission is required if volunteer is under 18.

Time Commitment

Varies; see individual descriptions

Training Needed

Interest in working with the refugee population in a mentoring/tutoring capacity. PAIR will provide any training needed.

Help Needed

CORE PROGRAM VOLUNTEER

Core Program Volunteers participate in group mentoring and other activities during a set after-school program schedule from September through April. This volunteer option requires a weekly commitment for a minimum of one academic semester (fall and/or spring, though volunteers are highly encouraged to continue for a full academic year to build a better relationship with their students and increase their own skills and effectiveness).  Meetings take place after school, generally between 4 PM and 6 PM.

 

SUMMER PROGRAM FOR GLOBAL LEARNERS JUNIOR COUNSELOR

In this program, also known as “Summer PAIR,” middle-school-aged refugee students explore Houston, take part in STEM projects, play games, meet new people, practice English, and develop academic and social skills. Counselors help out and serve as role models, promoting good behavior, learning, and fun. Commitment is for 3 weeks in July, Monday-Friday, 10 AM-2 PM.

 

 

Contact Details

Contact

PAIR’s volunteer page is here.

Website

http://www.pairhouston.org/information/

Location

PAIR (PARTNERSHIP FOR THE ADVANCEMENT & IMMERSION OF REFUGEES)

8303 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77074

Location Details

8303 Southwest Freeway
Houston, Texas 77074

PAIR’s main offices are at 8303 Southwest Freeway, in Suite 718.
The Core Program volunteers serve at various middle schools around the city.  More information is on the PAIR website.

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Additional Information

PAIR Video (2013): 

Gallery

Jeremy Lin with students
Jeremy Lin with students
Jeremy Lin with students

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Comments

  1. Claire says

    July 14, 2017 at 8:59 pm

    PAIR is such a great organization! Working with the kids is really fun – I definitely recommend becoming an after-school mentor/tutor for the kids.

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