Over 30 years ago, Sudan’s civil war uprooted 20,000 Sudanese children. They were known as the Lost Boys.

This National Volunteer Week, communities across the country partner with the IRC to welcome and empower refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking. In these turbulent times, collective support and dedicated service means more than ever.

This National Volunteer Week, communities across the country partner with the IRC to welcome and empower refugees, asylum seekers, and survivors of trafficking. In these turbulent times, collective support and dedicated service means more than ever.

Artists in Exile Port Jervis Donor Drive Exhibition Fundraiser for IRC in NY

April 21 is AmeriCorps Volunteer Generation Fund (VGF) Day! The IRC is proud to harness the power of volunteers alongside AmeriCorps VGF through the Youth Futures Tutor Improvement Project, a 3-year multi-site initiative focused on supporting Education & Youth teams to strengthen and expand volunteer tutor programs.

The IRC’s Tucson office has a variety of internship opportunities throughout the year!

Trump administration policies are putting people at risk. These are six ways the IRC continues to make a difference for refugees, asylum seekers and immigrants.

As the war in Ukraine enters its third year, the uncertainty of what lies ahead is exhausting for those caught in limbo—whether in Ukraine or abroad. Many do not know if or when they will be able to return home or reunite with their loved ones. This uncertainty also affects European communities, which remain on alert, wondering if more people fleeing violence and war will arrive and whether they should still be prepared to host them.

Change a life - join IRC's volunteer tutor community in Essex and Union Counties today!