News from Charlottesville, VA
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville, VA, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
Become An AmeriCorps Member with the IRC in Virginia
The International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville and Richmond is looking to fill seven AmeriCorps positions for our offices. These are full-time one year positions staring in September 2020.
Join the New Roots team as the Farm and Garden Assistant
The International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville is hiring a part-time farm and garden assistant for the growing season!
Serving refugees during stay-at-home orders
The IRC continues to deliver life-saving programs to the refugee and immigrant community in Charlottesville, while adjusting to the realities of working remotely.
New Roots Charlottesville Work Shared as a Model for the World
Representatives from the IRC in Charlottesville attend the UN Global Refugee Forum in Geneva, Switzerland.
Job Readiness Training (JRT) Instructor
Help newly-arriving refugees develop skills to find and retain jobs.
Immigration Assistant Volunteer
Provide administrative support for our immigration team
Airbnb Open Homes Host - Charlottesville
Host a newly-arriving refugee family while the IRC identifies suitable longterm housing
Child Watch Volunteer - Cultural Orientation
Entertain children while their parents participate in IRC programs.
Resettlement Store Volunteer
Process in-kind donations and help refugee access needed goods
PhotoVoice Tells Story of New Roots' Impact
New Roots participants answer the question “How has New Roots affected my life?” through their own photographs.