Adult Education Volunteer (Hybrid) TITLE: Adult Education Volunteer LOCATION: Elizabeth, NJ START DATE: July 15, 2023. DURATION: 5-15 hours per week POSITION REPORTS TO: Adult Education Coordinator Check with your school’s Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit. BACKGROUND: International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in more than 40 countries and over …
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) was founded at the behest of Albert Einstein in 1933 to assist people fleeing from persecution. Since then, the IRC has grown and works all over the world providing humanitarian support. In Silver Spring, the IRC works with refugees the moment they step off the plane to help them get situated and become self-sufficient members of their new community. IRC internships give interns the opportunity to work directly with refugees to teach them or help …
TITLE: Housing Program Intern LOCATION: Des Moines, IA START DATE: January 2024 DURATION: 4-5 Months, Minimum of 10 hours per week BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a …
TITLE: Resettlement Casework Internship LOCATION: Des Moines, IA START DATE: January 2024 DURATION: 3-5 Months, Minimum of 10 hours per week BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a …
Cultural Orientations: Presents general information on relevant cultural topics that impact our refugee client’s ability to be self-sufficient in the U.S. The program schedules groups of clients to come into the office, or gather on Zoom, to receive an orientation on relevant social norms and self-sufficiency-based topics. The presentation is translated into the client’s primary language over issues like credit scores, safeguarding personal information, applying for public benefits, outlining other program opportunities at IRC, and answering any pressing questions families …
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 45 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC’s Career Pathways program assists …
BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. In more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities, our dedicated teams provide clean water, shelter, health care, education and empowerment support to refugees and displaced people. SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC’s Career Pathways program assists IRC clients to access professional jobs. Working in the …
TITLE: Volunteer Youth Academic TutorLOCATION: Elizabeth, Jersey City, Newark NJ (IN-PERSON Required)START DATE: January 2024DURATION: 90 Minutes Twice a Week for 10 Weeks including Training BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 26 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK: The IRC in New …