The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is looking to solve the problem of providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.
Requirements
- Able to work with minimal supervision
- Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
- Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame
- Must have a car and be willing to transport clients in your personal vehicle
- Must be located in Charlottesville Virginia and be willing to complete field work
Responsibilities
- Transport clients to various agencies and appointments
- Orient new refugees to transportation systems and community
- Shop for and set up homes for arriving refugees
- Assist with required documentation for case files
- Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner
- Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard
- Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation
Other
- Must be willing to work in a part-time, unpaid position
- Must be located in Charlottesville, Virginia
- Must have a car and be willing to transport clients
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision
- Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced environment
