News from Missoula, MT

Interns will teach job readiness training classes to newly arrived refugees. The course teaches refugees the skills to navigate the job search process in order to become economically self-sufficient. Curriculum topics include, but are not limited to; job cycle, job search, resume development, job applications, interviews and U.S. work culture. Interns will also have the opportunity to further develop the curriculum and implementation of the job readiness training program. 4-6 hours per week will be devoted to teaching and developing the course. Depending on availability, interns may also be paired one-on-one with refugees to assist with individualized job search. Interns will assist refugees in the following areas; job search, job applications, follow-up on applications and interviews, new hire paperwork and assisting with transportation routes. All interested applicants are encouraged to apply.

The primary activity of the Housing and Logistics Intern is to assist the Housing and Logistics Caseworker in their duties of coordinating housing for newly arriving refugee clients. This position will also assist in managing donations for essential items needed for home set-ups.

The International Rescue Committee in Missoula currently has openings for interns to help in critical support roles at the IRC Missoula Office and out in the community.

Wednesday, July 11th, the International Rescue Committee in Missoula released a report detailing the economic contributions of immigrants to the Missoula community.

Do you want to help newly arrived refugees achieve self-sufficiency and independence? This position contributes meaningfully towards this goal by helping families secure child care. This position will help families directly and expand capacity of the organization. As an International Rescue Committee in Missoula intern, you will have access to the IRC nationwide network for learning best practices and implement them in our community.

June 20th was World Refugee Day. International Rescue Committee in Missoula hosted a day of action to celebrate refugees in Montana. Callers urged elected officials to support refugee resettlement. IRC Missoula also stood by community members in resisting family separation at the boarder and promoted humane immigration policies.

Missoula Gives 2018 helps International Rescue Committee in Missoula exceed fundraising goal

Bailey, Laine, Annelise, and Erin will be leaving IRC in Missoula this spring and will be sorely missed!

International Rescue Committee in Missoula is participating in a day of online giving coming to Missoula May 3-4. Your support and donations will help send refugee children to summer camp!

Zak Reimer will be joining the International Rescue Committee in Missoula as the new community engagement coordinator.