Youth Programs Intern (Fall 2024)

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.  Domestically, our 25 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 Youth Programs Intern will work closely with the IRC School Specialists and Mentoring Specialist to support youth and their families as they work to achieve their goals related to academic and vocational areas of interest, and social integration. This may include coordination with schools, administrative tasks, and transportation assistance for various field trips and school related activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation.

•Contribute to the planning and coordination of various activities, such as after-school tutoring, college prep workshops, and monthly outings or field trips. Most work is from 9a-5p, with occasional evenings or weekend activities, or appointments in the early mornings for things such as school bus orientations.

•Administrative support (phone calls, filing, data entry, collected signed paperwork, etc.)

•Provide transportation for clients and their families to appointments.

•Assist with preschool and school enrollments.  Duties include completing school enrollment paperwork, collecting documents, obtaining parental signatures, and delivering forms to schools.

•Be sensitive to the cultural and personality differences of the refugee clients.  Respect their beliefs and values, which may differ from yours. 

•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community

•Occasional evening or weekend availability

•Ownership of a car and a valid driver’s license and car insurance

•Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs

•Ability to converse in a client language is strongly preferred

This position is unpaid and reports to the School Liaison.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.