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Rohingya & US Youth
Summer 2026

This summer, high school and young adults are joining forces to tutor Rohingya refugee children living in Malaysia. Over 100,000 Rohingya refugees have sought shelter in Malaysia after fleeing persecution in Myanmar. These children are among the most vulnerable—stateless, without official recognition, and lacking access to formal education or basic services. Many live in overcrowded settlements and face daily uncertainty about their future.
Despite these challenges, local communities and NGOs in Malaysia have established informal learning centers to serve Rohingya children and provide them with a chance at education. We are honored to partner with some of these schools to offer online English tutoring and bring hope through learning.
Join us in making a difference. One hour a day, four days a week
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Dates: June 22 to July 16, 2026 (Monday to Thursday, 8-9PM or 9-10PM EST)
Volunteer today and help change a life—one child at a time.

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Rohingya Summer

Volunteer Tutor Role

Position Type: Volunteer
Program Duration: June 22 – July 16, 2026 
Schedule: Monday–Thursday (8pm-9pm, or 9pm-10pm)

Time Commitment

  • Must complete at least 1 hour of tutoring per day (Mon–Thurs)

  • Must meet a minimum total of 12 tutoring hours (out of total of 16 hours) during the program

Responsibilities

  • Conduct tutoring sessions reliably through Google Meet or zoom

  • Follow and prepare lesson plans provided by New Hope

  • Communicate clearly and respectfully with students in a professional, educator-like manner

  • Create a positive, patient, and encouraging learning environment

  • Notify New Hope in advance of any absences, delays, or issues

  • Stay responsive to team communication (email, chat, etc.)

  • Track student progress and provide brief updates when requested

  • Be punctual and fully prepared for each session

  • Adapt teaching approaches to meet individual student needs

  • Uphold New Hope’s mission of accessible and inclusive education

  • Participate in and contribute ideas for fundraising initiatives and events

Qualifications​

  • Responsible, dependable, and organized

  • Comfortable working with students

  • Familiar with basic online tools (Google Meet, Google Docs, etc.)

  • Passion for education and community service

Intern Role

Position Type: Unpaid Internship (Certificates & Letters of Recommendation Available)
Program Duration: June 22 – July 16, 2026
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8pm-10pm

Unpaid Interns with Certificates and recommendation

Time Commitment

  • Must complete all volunteer tutoring requirements

  • Must meet a minimum total of 12 out of total of 16 tutoring hours during the program

  • Complete an additional 1 hour every 4 days for administrative duties

Responsibilities

Includes all Volunteer Tutor responsibilities, plus:

  • Proctor and monitor tutor–tutee sessions to ensure quality and engagement

  • Support scheduling and communication between tutors and students

  • Assist with resolving technical or attendance issues

  • Provide feedback to improve curriculum and tutor performance

  • Help manage tracking systems (attendance, progress, etc.)

  • Serve as a leader and role model within the organization

  • Recruit other tutors

  • Participate in and contribute ideas for fundraising initiatives and events

Qualifications

  • Strong leadership and initiative

  • Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills

  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities

  • Comfortable supporting and guiding peers

  • Prior tutoring or volunteer experience preferred

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