JNRC JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: JNRC Italian Teacher

Workplace: Joel Nafuma Refugee Center, Via Nazionale 16a, Rome

Hours: 6 hours/week

Course A1: Monday and Wednesday, 11:30–13:00

Course A2: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:30–13:00

Compensation: € 35,00 per lesson (1 hour and a half) – 24 lessons for each three-month course

Role Description

The Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) is seeking an Italian teacher to expand its language teaching services for asylum seekers and refugees. The selected candidate will lead Italian courses for adults, actively contributing to their integration and independence.

Main responsibilities

  • Conduct A1 and A2 level Italian courses for adults, twice a week for each course.

  • Prepare effective, practical, and inclusive teaching materials and activities.

  • Adapt teaching to the linguistic and cultural needs of participants.

  • Promote a welcoming, respectful, and safe environment during lessons.

  • Collaborate with the JNRC team to monitor participant attendance and progress.

Requirements

  • Experience in teaching Italian as a second language (preferably with migrants or refugees).

  • Excellent interpersonal skills, empathy, and intercultural sensitivity.

  • Punctuality and reliability to ensure attendance for the entire course.

  • Good knowledge of English or other vehicular languages (preferred).

Equal opportunities

The JNRC promotes gender equality and an inclusive environment. All applications will be considered without discrimination based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or religion.

How to apply

To apply, please send an e-mail with your CV and a short cover letter to hr@jnrc.it

Thank you.

JNRC JOB DESCRIPTION

Volunteer/Internship Opportunity

Service Learning & Educational Outreach

Host Organization: 

Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) – Rome, Italy

Positions Available: 

2 Volunteer Roles

1 Internship Position
Location:

St. Paul’s Within the Walls, Via Nazionale 16, Rome
Time Commitment: 

1 day per week, preferably between Tuesday and Thursday, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Languages: 

English (required); Italian or other languages are a plus
Website:

www.jnrc.it

About the JNRC

The Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) is a day-center for refugees and asylum seekers located in the heart of Rome. We provide essential services, support, and a sense of community to displaced individuals, while engaging the broader public through education and advocacy.

We are currently seeking:

  • 2 volunteers (non-credit positions)

  • 1 intern (eligible for academic credit if applicable)

Candidates should have a background and/or strong interest in migration studies, international relations, human rights, or civic engagement.

Position Summary

This role supports the JNRC’s educational outreach program, which includes organizing and facilitating service-learning sessions for school and university groups. The aim is to raise awareness about the refugee experience and to foster critical reflection and civic responsibility among participants. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Organize and co-lead interactive educational visits to the JNRC, including:

    • A presentation on the global refugee crisis and the Italian asylum system.

    • An overview of the JNRC’s services and mission.

    • Coordination of testimonies from refugee guest speakers, followed by Q&A.

  • Support group logistics, ensure respectful engagement, and help collect feedback.

  • Participate in team briefings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program.

  • Occasionally, organize on-site presentations at local educational institutions to raise awareness on migration-related issues, and to disseminate JNRC's outreach activities.

Ideal Profile

  • Academic or professional background in migration, human rights, education, or international affairs.

  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

  • Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and comfortable working with diverse audiences.

  • Interns must be enrolled in a recognized academic program if seeking credit.

Learning Outcomes

Volunteers and interns will:

  • Acquire first-hand knowledge of refugee realities and the Italian reception system.

  • Develop public communication and group facilitation skills.

  • Gain experience in nonprofit outreach and civic education.

  • Make a tangible contribution to an awareness program that combats invisibility and prejudice.

Supervision & Support

Participants will be supervised by the JNRC Program Manager and receive orientation, mentoring, and reflection opportunities throughout their placement.

How to Apply

Send a short motivation letter and your CV to hr@jnrc.it, specifying whether you are applying as a Volunteer or Intern.
Subject line: Service Learning Application – (in brackets please write alternately volunteer or intern).

Thank you for taking an interest in our organization.