News from Richmond, VA

Provide support in school subject areas (Math, English, Science, History, etc.) with newly arrived refugee youth. Please note we ask for 5-10 hours per month if committing to this opportunity.

Assist youth age 15 - 24 in achieving their education or career goals.

Do you have 3-5 hours a week to dedicate to keeping families connected or reconnecting them to the social service benefits for which they are eligible?

The IRC will expand the scope of the HOME program outside of the immediate Charlottesville and Richmond area to other communities in Central Virginia. We are seeking the support of faith and civic groups to co-sponsor a family; working alongside the IRC, setting up their apartment, collecting donations for the family, helping them to learn English and navigate their new community.

Ways to support Afghan Special Immigrants (ASIs) arriving in Virginia.

Be a cultural ambassador. Teach skills that encourage self-sufficiency.

Update! Watch the October 7th webinar recording on IRC's Afghan Emergency Response in the US

In search of groups of volunteers to help sort and organize donations. Opportunity is available to high-schoolers and any workplace, faith community, groups of friends! Shifts include evenings and weekends.

Can you commit to three or more hours a week on a consistent basis during regular business hours? Come be an integral part of our operations.

The IRC in Richmond is committed to bringing our refugee clients from harm to home. As a part of that commitment, we provide them with necessities – such as clothing and household items – they will need to start rebuilding their lives here. To do this, the IRC relies on donated items from community partners that are passed into the hands of our clients free of charge.