News from Seattle, WA
Get the latest updates and event listings from the International Rescue Committee in Seattle, WA, and learn how you can help welcome newly arrived refugees.
GiveBIG on May 3rd & 4th
GiveBIG is an inspiring example of the power we have when we come together as a community. Be a part of the biggest day of giving in our state on May 4th and 5th—or schedule your donation today—to help newcomer families and survivors of human trafficking in our community.
In-kind donations to the IRC in Seattle
Welcome newcomers to our community by organizing an in-kind donation drive or passing on gently-used, high-quality items.
Virtual Fireside Chat
Join our Executive Director for a fireside chat to get updates on how we continue to serve refugees & newcomers in Washington.
Lautenberg Program for Former Soviet Union
The Lautenberg Program allows certain religious minorities from the Former Soviet Union to reunite with family members through the U.S Refugee Admissions Program. IRC in Seattle can help you file your application for free from now through September 23rd, 2022. You must be a Washington resident to receive assistance.
Summer 2022 Internships
Join us as a Summer 2022 intern this summer! In-person, remote, and hybrid positions open!
New Roots Community Garden Intern
Join our New Roots this summer as a Community Garde Intern!
Youth Roots Program Summer Intern
Join our New Roots team this summer as a Youth Roots intern! Youth Roots is a program that engages and builds with youth who are passionate about food justice, land justice, and sustainability.
New Roots Farm Assistant Intern
Join the New Roots team over the summer as a Farm Assistant intern!
Family Wellness Program Intern
Join our Family Wellness program as an intern!
Volunteer Medical or Psychological Evaluator
Volunteer evaluators are independently licensed medical or mental healthcare providers who conduct medical or psychological evaluations for survivors of persecution and trauma who are seeking humanitarian immigration relief (i.e. asylum) in the United States and who do not have the resources to obtain a standard (paid) evaluation.