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REACH believes in positive collaboration with mission-based individuals and organizations.

Volunteer or Partner with us.

REACH relies on enthusiastic and energetic volunteers to help facilitate our programs and act as adult mentors to our participating refugee youth. Perhaps you would like to co-lead groups of youth on hikes, teach about the night sky or the geological history of the Chicago River, facilitate an improv or acting lesson, or even join us on an overnight camping excursion. REACH also engages local organizations and institutions as partners and allies to achieve mutual goals. Our community-based partners work with us to adapt or enhance REACH programs and they are the local conduit for participants to join our programs.

Job Openings

We are always looking for passionate individuals to join our team at REACH. As a non-profit organization focused on providing leadership training and adventure-based educational opportunities to refugee youth, we need the support of dedicated team members who share our values and mission. If you are interested in working with us, please see our current job openings below.

Adventure-Based English Instructor / Data Assistant

REACH Background:

Launched in 2016, Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH) annually engages more than 100 refugee youth and family members from places like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria in experiential learning activities focused on STEAM education and adventure sports. Programs include summer and weekend adventure camps, adventure-based ESL, peer mentoring and leadership development, nature playgroups for mothers with small children, and other support services.

Position:

Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Adventure-Based English Instructor / Data Assistant will provide instructional and data assistance within REACH’s Weekend Adventure and Summer Adventure Camps, Peer Mentor Leadership Program, and Nature Play Groups. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is an ideal list, candidates that do not have all of the qualifications, but who have sufficient experience and talent, will be seriously considered for the position.

The position is part-time, hourly, not to exceed 400 hours, between October 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 with an option to continue or increase hours in the next fiscal year. The hourly wage is $17.50.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Curriculum Development & Instruction

Develop Adventure-Based English curricula and lesson plans, tailoring them to meet the needs of varying language levels and cultural backgrounds of the youth participants.
Help teach and/or embed Adventure-Based English lessons into REACH adventure camp sessions, in coordination with REACH Executive Director and Coaches.
Support adventure camp sessions, as needed.
Teach or guide youth participants using pro-social, research-based SBYD practices.
Track participant progress and work closely with REACH Coaches to promote youth vocabulary and speaking skills development.
Tutor youth participants in Adventure-Based English, as needed.
Administer pre-and post-English exams, including quarterly assessments to ensure participant English progress and to determine level gains and academic needs.
Adopt, design and implement effective learning activities for multi-level English speakers to promote Adventure-Based English level gains for all participants.

Data Coordination

Identify and secure a CRM database system in coordination with REACH Executive Director.
Enter and maintain all participant and donor data in new database system on an ongoing basis.
Collect and help analyze data for quarterly reports to donors and funders with Executive Director.
Assist with quarterly administration of participant and volunteer surveys and focus group discussions
Produce data reports or presentations, as needed.
Collect and record youth participant attendance, meeting minutes, adventure camp and training session activities, in collaboration with REACH Coaches.
Collect and record all youth evaluation surveys, skills progress reports, and advancement records, in coordination with the Executive Director.
Help build and maintain a Peer Mentor Leadership Program library of activity sheets, lesson plans, skills assessment forms, and advancement literature in coordination with the Executive Director and Peer Mentor Leadership Coach.

Outreach & Engagement

Attend professional coalition and community meetings, as needed.
Participate in curriculum and activities planning, staff meetings and conferences.
Conduct youth participant enrollment interviews and registrations, as needed.
Meet quarterly with youth participants and parents to review report cards, English learning progress, and areas for academic growth.

Participant Advocacy

Mentor youth participants by helping them with school challenges, modeling good behavior, boosting self-confidence, recognizing leadership potential, and following the Code of Conduct, as needed.
Individually tutor specific youth participants as requested by parents and/or Executive Director.
Assist Coaches in referring youth participants or families to service providers, when necessary.
Evaluate youth participants’ strengths and challenges and co-develop suitable learning activities to advance vocabulary, speaking skills and comfort levels.

Needed Qualifications:

10 hours per week availability, including at least two weekend days per month
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Strong dependability and willingness to be part of a small, interdependent team
Deep knowledge of the English language in all its complexity and of various methods of teaching English to non-native speakers
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong intercultural competence and ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Proficiency in MS Office and general computer and technology skills
Independent, critical thinker with strong problem-solving ability, patience, and flexibility in face of constantly changing situations
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; Background in ESL or TESOL instruction preferred
Fluency in second language preferred, but not required
Experience working with newcomer populations or at-risk children and youth preferred
Driver’s license preferred
Must be able to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays

Certifications/Clearances Required:

Criminal background checks and child abuse clearances

Application Procedures:

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to reachinchicago@gmail.com with the subject heading “Application for REACH Adventure-Based English Instructor Position.”

Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At REACH, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity for refugee youth and their families in the U.S. We believe that every person deserves respect, dignity and opportunity regardless of their background, identity or circumstances. We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where refugee youth and their families can thrive, learn and contribute to their new communities. We collaborate with partners across sectors to advocate for the rights and needs of refugee youth and their families and to promote access and inclusion for all.

Community Outreach Coordinator

REACH Background:

Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH) annually engages more than 100 refugee youth and family members from places like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria in experiential learning activities focused on STEAM education and adventure sports. Programs include summer and weekend adventure camps, adventure-based ESL, peer mentoring and leadership development, nature playgroups for mothers with small children, and other support services (adjustment, high school and college readiness, career planning, etc.).

Position:

The Community Outreach Coordinator will be responsible for outreaching and connecting community organizations and leaders to the Forest Preserves of Cook County, which will include some collaboration with REACH’s Weekend Adventure and Summer Adventure Camps and Peer Mentor Leadership Program. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is an ideal list, candidates that do not have all of the qualifications, but who have sufficient experience and talent, will be seriously considered for the position.

The position is part-time, hourly, not to exceed 800 hours, between October 1, 2023 and September 31, 2024 with an option to continue if grant contract is renewed. The hourly wage is $17.50. Work may include, but is not limited to, extended hours in an outdoor setting, routine exposure to the elements, lifting, biking, climbing, paddling, hiking, and van driving.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach & Engagement

Outreach via emails and phone calls to leaders and/or staff members at local organizations to request intro meetings or follow ups.
Conduct introductory in-person meetings with at least 5 institutions or community groups per month.
Participate in multiple outdoor and indoor cultural and community events (e.g., World Refugee Day, Holi Festival of Colors, Taste of Polonia, Día de Los Muertos, Argyle Lunar New Year) throughout the year to connect with newcomer residents and institutional leaders.
Participate in curriculum and activities planning, staff meetings and conferences.
Canvass business corridors where newcomer residents may shop or conduct business.
Establish and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders, such as resettlement agencies, schools, faith groups, libraries, public officials, and others in immigrant neighborhoods in Cook County.
Coordinate and host focus groups with institutions and community groups, as needed.
Outreach public officials and encourage them to share information with their constituents and request that they share information about upcoming community events with REACH.
Visit and engage local institutions and community groups more than once throughout the year, with a focus on building trusting relationships and helping Forest Preserves staff to continue to develop those relationships and partnerships.

Program Implementation

Identify potential partners and research their missions, goals, services and/or products.
Develop a spreadsheet or database of prospective partner institutions and leaders.
Connect community organizations and leaders in newcomer communities directly to appropriate FPCC staff.
Help local groups navigate the FPCC process for activities in the preserves by coordinating at least 3 workshop trainings per month with community groups at an FPCC site or in-house to lead them through the various permit application, gear or bus request, and/or campsite reservation processes.
Meet monthly with FPCC staff to review mission and objectives of Project, give or receive feedback regarding progress, and assist with any troubleshooting.
Meet bi-monthly (twice/month) with REACH Executive Director. to review objectives, share resources and define plans.
Complete Nature Ambassador and Trail Watch Trainings as well as REACH Group Leadership Trainings.
Plan and implement monthly meet-ups at a local preserve (e.g., simple sensory walk and scavenger hunt, tent assembly practice, kayak basics, macroinvertebrate investigation, capoeira, birdwatching).
Coordinate transportation, refreshments, and volunteers for all monthly meet-ups.
Support FPCC with other events held in the forest preserves at least once a month.
Work closely with REACH Executive Director to develop program curricula, session lesson plans and/or meeting agendas
Research outdoor education and STEAM activities and adapt them to specific lesson plans or training agendas.

Media & Marketing

Touch base with FPCC staff to facilitate connections and create social media posts and fliers for wider outreach.
Co-develop and distribute FPCC information forms and event fliers (in multiple languages) at various outdoor and indoor community events.
Explore and use local ethnic and community-based media sites, organizational newsletters, and legislative community feeds to advertise Forest Preserves events and to solicit interest in providing meaningful input via online surveys or polls (ideally, in multiple languages).
Produce and share program information and events via REACH social media platforms.

Organization/Program Advocacy

Research helpful resources that will aid in developing, expanding, or strengthening activities that REACH conducts in the Forest Preserves of Cook County.
Showcase the impact and stories of REACH to the public, when appropriate, to highlight the organization's strengths and achievements.
Attend and engage in coalition and community meetings and build community allies.
Coordinate Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs) with key partner institutions.
Develop internal materials to educate and inform REACH board, staff, volunteers, and donors about the program.
Encourage REACH board, staff, volunteers, and donors to actively engage in the program and provide them with guidance and feedback to increase their knowledge and input.
Collect and analyze data to measure and report on the program's successes and share them with REACH Data Assistant and Executive Director.

Volunteer Coordination

Invite community members to “volunteer” at monthly meet-ups in the forest preserves where they can observe or assist with REACH Adventure Camp or Peer Mentor Leadership session activities.
Train REACH volunteers and interns on how to use FPCC resources and follow FPCC procedures.
Organize and facilitate regular workshops for REACH volunteers, interns, and partners on topics relevant to our work and community, in collaboration with other REACH staff.
Assist in the coordination and supervision of volunteers for special events as requested by the REACH Executive Director.

Needed Qualifications:

66 hours per month, including at least three weekend days per month
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly the ability to work with multiple constituencies across communication platforms
Strong dependability and willingness to be part of a small, interdependent team
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong intercultural competence and ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Proficiency in MS Office and general computer and technology skills
Independent, critical thinker with strong problem-solving ability, patience, and flexibility in face of constantly changing situations
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; Background in outdoor recreation, immigrant services, or education preferred
Fluency in Spanish required
Experience working with newcomer populations or at-risk children and youth preferred
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Driver’s license preferred

Certifications/Clearances Required:

Criminal background checks and child abuse clearances
Willing to obtain certification in CPF/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid

Reports to: REACH Executive Director

Application Procedures:

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to reachinchicago@gmail.com with the subject heading “Application for REACH Adventure-Based English Instructor Position.”

Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At REACH, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity for refugee youth and their families in the U.S. We believe that every person deserves respect, dignity and opportunity regardless of their background, identity or circumstances. We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where refugee youth and their families can thrive, learn and contribute to their new communities. We collaborate with partners across sectors to advocate for the rights and needs of refugee youth and their families and to promote access and inclusion for all.

Adventure Sports Coach

REACH Background:

Launched in 2016, Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH) annually engages more than 100 refugee youth and family members from places like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria in experiential learning activities focused on STEAM education and adventure sports. Programs include summer and weekend adventure camps, adventure-based ESL, peer mentoring and leadership development, nature playgroups for mothers with small children, and other support services.

Position:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Adventure Sports Coach will provide assistance with REACH’s Weekend Adventure and Summer Adventure Camp activities. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is an ideal list, candidates that do not have all of the qualifications, but who have sufficient experience and talent will be seriously considered for the position.

The position is part-time, hourly, not to exceed 800 hours, between October 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, with option to continue into next fiscal year. The hourly wage is $17.50.

Work may include, but is not limited to, extended hours in an outdoor setting, routine exposure to the elements, lifting, biking, climbing, paddling, hiking, and van driving.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach & Engagement

Attend professional coalition and community meetings, as needed.
Participate in curriculum and activities planning, staff meetings and conferences.
Conduct youth participant enrollment interviews and registrations, as needed.
Recruit and conduct preliminary interviews with adult volunteers, as needed.
Contact youth and parents on a weekly basis to schedule or inform of sessions and meetings.
Meet quarterly with youth participants and parents to review schedules, behavior, and areas for growth.

Participant Advocacy

Mentor youth participants by helping them with school challenges, modeling good behavior, boosting self-confidence, recognizing leadership potential, and following the Code of Conduct.
Individually mentor specific youth participants as requested by parents and/or Executive Director.
Refer youth participants to appropriate service providers, when necessary, and follow up to ensure they receive quality service.
Evaluate youth participants’ strengths and challenges and co-develop suitable training programs or activities that keep them in the Learning Zone.
Assess youth participant leadership and sportsmanship development and refer prospective leaders to Executive Director for marketing and storytelling opportunities.

Program Implementation

Coordinate transportation, meals/refreshments, and youth participants for all adventure camp sessions.
Co-facilitate adventure camp sessions with REACH Executive Director and partners, focusing on experimentation, adaptability, and reflection.
Coach youth participants using pro-social, research-based SBYD practices.
Help enhance curriculum for summer and weekend adventure camps in coordination with REACH Executive Director and Adventure-Based English Instructor.
Tutor youth participants in Adventure-Based English, when needed.
Work closely with REACH Executive Director to develop program curricula, session lesson plans and/or meeting agendas.
Research outdoor education and STEAM activities and adapt them to specific lesson plans or training agendas.
Help identify new activities, places or partners to advance youth participants’ growth, learning, and integration.
Assist in developing any printed material within the adventure camp programs.
Create and maintain participant files and other data to track program outcomes.
Coordinate the collection of grades/report cards from youth participants, as needed, and review with REACH Executive Director
Assist with quarterly administration of participant and volunteer surveys and focus group discussions.

Risk Assessment / Child Safety

Maintain equipment and check that it is clean, safe, and functioning.
Assess the ability levels of each individual youth participant and report any concerns to Executive Director prior to start of each session.
Monitor weather forecasts in advance of and during all sessions, and decide with Executive Director if planned activities need to be adapted to ensure the safety of the group.
Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of youth participants, regardless of age, including predicting, preventing, and responding to safety issues in a timely manner.
Review Risk Assessment training materials and employ them as necessary during all program activities.
Contact emergency and/or rescue services in extreme emergencies.
Participate in CPR or Wilderness First Aid certification course prior to January 2024.

Volunteer Coordination

Assist with the training and development of REACH volunteers and interns, as needed.
Conduct periodic workshops with REACH volunteers, interns, and interested partners on various topics pertinent to our work and community.
Be available for volunteers or interns to discuss issues they may have with a youth program participant.
Assist in the coordination and supervision of volunteers for special events as requested by the REACH Executive Director.

Needed Qualifications:

15-20 hours per week availability, including at least one weekend day per week
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly the ability to work with multiple constituencies across communication platforms
Strong dependability and willingness to be part of a small, interdependent team
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong intercultural competence and ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Proficiency in MS Office and general computer and technology skills
Independent, critical thinker with strong problem-solving ability, patience, and flexibility in face of constantly changing situations
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; Background in human services, outdoor recreation, or education preferred.
Fluency in second language preferred, but not required
Experience working with refugee populations or at-risk children and youth preferred
Driver’s license required
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Certifications/Clearances Required:

Criminal background checks and child abuse clearances
Willing to obtain certification in CPR/First Aid and Wilderness First Aid
Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Application Procedures:

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to reachinchicago@gmail.com with the subject heading “Application for REACH Adventure-Based English Instructor Position.”

Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At REACH, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity for refugee youth and their families in the U.S. We believe that every person deserves respect, dignity and opportunity regardless of their background, identity or circumstances. We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where refugee youth and their families can thrive, learn and contribute to their new communities. We collaborate with partners across sectors to advocate for the rights and needs of refugee youth and their families and to promote access and inclusion for all.

Peer Mentor Leadership Coach

REACH Background:

Launched in 2016, Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH) annually engages more than 100 refugee youth and family members from places like Afghanistan, Burma, Democratic Republic of Congo, Iran, Iraq, Sudan, and Syria in experiential learning activities focused on STEAM education and adventure sports. Programs include summer and weekend adventure camps, adventure-based ESL, peer mentoring and leadership development, nature playgroups for mothers with small children, and other support services.

Position:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Peer Mentor Leadership Coach will oversee the weekly activities of the Peer Mentor Leadership Corps, and will also provide assistance with REACH’s Weekend Adventure and Summer Adventure Camp activities. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is an ideal list, candidates that do not have all of the qualifications, but who have sufficient experience and talent, will be seriously considered for the position.

The position is part-time, hourly, not to exceed 800 hours, between October 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024, with an option to continue into next fiscal year. The hourly wage is $17.50. Work may include, but is not limited to, extended hours in an outdoor setting, routine exposure to the elements, lifting, biking, climbing, paddling, hiking, and van driving.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Outreach & Engagement

Outreach to new partners and referral agencies, as needed
Establish and/or maintain trusting relationships with partner institutions
Attend professional coalition and community meetings, as needed
Participate in curriculum and activities planning, staff meetings and conferences.
Conduct youth participant enrollment interviews and registrations, as needed
Recruit and conduct preliminary interviews with adult volunteers, as needed
Meet quarterly with youth participants and parents to review schedules, behavior, and areas for growth

Participant Advocacy

Mentor youth leaders by helping them with school challenges, modeling good behavior, boosting self-confidence, recognizing leadership potential, and following the Code of Conduct.
Interact with all Peer Mentors and other REACH youth participants in a respectful and professional manner.
Individually mentor specific youth participants as requested by parents and/or Executive Director.
Refer youth participants to appropriate service providers, when necessary, and follow up to ensure they receive quality service.
Assist youth participants with applying to high school, college, scholarship, or financial aid programs.
Help youth participants with finding summer jobs, internships, or other employment opportunities as they become eligible. Assist youth participants with work permits, as needed
Evaluate the skills and strengths of the Peer Mentor Leadership Corp and work with the Executive Director to develop suitable training or activities for them.
Assess leadership and sportsmanship development of youth participants and refer exemplary candidates to the Executive Director for marketing and storytelling opportunities.

Program Implementation

Plan and organize logistics for Peer Mentor training sessions, including transportation, food, volunteers, campsites, and facilities
Collaborate with REACH Executive Director to design and implement program curricula, lesson plans, meeting agendas, and surveys or focus groups for participants and volunteers.
Research and adapt outdoor education and STEAM activities for Peer Mentor training sessions and workshops.
Co-facilitate Peer Mentor training sessions with REACH Executive Director and partners, focusing on leadership, stewardship, service, and outdoor skills.
Support adventure camp sessions with other REACH staff and partners, focusing focus on experimentation, adaptability, and reflection, as needed.
Guide and coach Peer Mentors across various terrains using appropriate tools, equipment, and pro-social, research-based SBYD practices.
Guide the Peer Mentor Leadership Corps in planning service-learning projects, stewardship activities, and wilderness learning expeditions.
Create and maintain participant files and other data to track program outcomes.
Assist in developing any printed material for the Peer mentor Training program.
Keep records of Peer Mentors’ attendance, meeting minutes, training session activities and write reports, as needed.
Maintain all Peer Mentor evaluation surveys, skills progress reports, and advancement records in coordination with the Executive Director and Data Assistant.
Build and maintain a Peer Mentor Leadership Program library of activity sheets, lesson plans, skills assessment forms, and advancement literature in coordination with the Executive Director and Data Assistant.
Drive rented vehicles, as needed, to transport Peer Mentors to /from homes and REACH session locations.

Volunteer Coordination

Assist with the training and development of REACH volunteers and interns, as needed.
Conduct periodic workshops with REACH volunteers, interns, and interested partners on various topics pertinent to our work and community
Be available for volunteers or interns to discuss issues they may have with a youth program participant.
Assist in the coordination and supervision of volunteers for special events as requested by the REACH Executive Director.

Risk Assessment / Child Safety

Maintain equipment and check that it is clean, safe, and functioning.
Assess the ability levels of each individual youth participant and report any concerns to Executive Director prior to start of each session.
Monitor weather forecasts in advance of and during all sessions, and decide with Executive Director if planned activities need to be adapted to ensure the safety of the group
Take responsibility for the safety and well-being of youth participants, regardless of age, including predicting, preventing, and responding to safety issues in a timely manner
Review Risk Assessment training materials and employ them as necessary during all program activities.
Contact emergency and/or rescue services in extreme emergencies.
Participate in CPR or Wilderness First Aid certification course prior to January 2024.

Needed Qualifications:

15-20 hours per week availability, including at least one weekend day per week
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, particularly the ability to work with multiple constituencies across communication platforms
Strong dependability and willingness to be part of a small, interdependent team
Strong organizational and time management skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks
Strong intercultural competence and ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds
Proficiency in MS Office and general computer and technology skills
Independent, critical thinker with strong problem-solving ability, patience, and flexibility in face of constantly changing situations
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience required; Background in outdoor recreation, Sport-Based Youth Development, or education preferred
Fluency in second language preferred, but not required
Experience working with refugee populations or at-risk children and youth preferred
Must be at least 21 years old
Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Certifications/Clearances Required:

Criminal background checks and child abuse clearances
Willing to obtain certification in Wilderness First Aid
Valid Illinois Driver’s License

Application Procedures:

Submit a brief cover letter and resume to reachinchicago@gmail.com with the subject heading “Application for REACH Adventure-Based English Instructor Position.”

Refugee Education & Adventure Challenge (REACH provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

At REACH, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the core our mission. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity, inclusion and equity for refugee youth and their families in the U.S. We believe that every person deserves respect, dignity and opportunity regardless of their background, identity or circumstances. We strive to create a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where refugee youth and their families can thrive, learn and contribute to their new communities. We collaborate with partners across sectors to advocate for the rights and needs of refugee youth and their families and to promote access and inclusion for all.

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