Volunteer Opportunities

ONE-DAY OPPORTUNITY: Support IRC Sacramento by joining our N4N Saturday event! The Neighbors For Newcomers (N4N) initiative is IRC Sacramento’s monthly community donation and volunteer event that provides essential household goods and furniture to newly arrived refugee and immigrant families. This event combines hands‑on service, teamwork, and meaningful community impact. These events occur on the second Saturday of each month, last about 4 hours, and are perfect for individuals or groups!

Community Ambassadors will work in coordination with the Resource & Partnership Development (RPD) team in Sacramento to engage the local community through resource development, outreach, and other community engagement activities. These volunteers will leverage their passion for serving the newcomer community to strengthen the IRC’s network of donors and partners by promoting IRC programs and facilitating in-kind contributions. This role is distinct from all other IRC volunteer opportunities in that it can accommodate all kinds of work schedules, including those who tend to be unavailable to volunteer during the 9am-5pm work week. Not only is scheduling for this role extremely flexible, but it also allows for asynchronous work. The volunteer would be responsible for tracking and reporting their hours and communicating with the Volunteer & Donation Coordinator.

This internship position supports the Economic Empowerment Program by assisting refugees and immigrants in overcoming barriers to employment. Responsibilities include conducting pre-assessments and intake assessments, job search and resume building, interfacing with local and state offices for client documentation, and supporting case management. The intern will also help clients address specific challenges and connect them with appropriate resources to secure early employment and achieve self-sufficiency.

The Program of Initial Resettlement (PIR) supports newly arriving refugees and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, in alignment with the International Rescue Committee's mission to help people survive, recover, and rebuild their lives. The program provides time-limited, intensive support during the critical first phase of resettlement, assisting clients in navigating essential systems and stabilizing in their new communities. PIR services are delivered for a minimum of 30 days and may continue for up to 90 days following a client’s arrival at their destination in the United States. The program focuses on comprehensive case management and supportive services that promote safety, access to basic needs, and early self-sufficiency. Through coordinated, client-centered assistance, PIR lays the foundation for successful long-term integration.

Immigration volunteers work with Immigration Legal Representative(s) to directly assist clients with the processing and follow up of applications for lawful permanent residence, family reunification, and other immigration petitions necessary to receive legal residency in the United States and reunite family members.

Under the supervision of the Development Manager for the NorCal region, as well as the four Volunteer & Donation Coordinators across the NorCal offices, the Social Media intern will assist in managing IRC's outreach and communication efforts.

Immigration interns work with Immigration Legal Representative(s) to directly assist clients with the processing and follow up of applications for lawful permanent residence, family reunification, and other immigration petitions necessary to receive legal residency in the United States and reunite family members.

The IRC’s Refugees Empowering Peers (REP) Mentoring program is an after-school program for high-school aged refugees. The program provides a safe and healing space for newly arrived youth to be around youth have gone through similar experiences.

The intern will support the IRC’s In-School Youth Services, focusing on the Refugee Empowerment Program (REP) Mentoring initiative, school enrollments, and family casework.

This branch of the Economic Empowerment department is tasked with assisting refugees in learning American workforce norms, expectations in the workplace, and comprehension on how to thrive financially in the U.S.

The Sacramento IRC’s Survivors of Torture (SOT) project provides targeted services and assistance to refugee and immigrant survivors of torture

The Anti-Trafficking program supports survivors of labor and sex trafficking on their path to safety, security, and self-sufficiency.