Volunteer opportunities

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Missoula, MT, you use your skills to help people who have fled violence and persecution to rebuild their lives in America. See below for the latest volunteer opportunities and how to apply.

October 5, 2017

Last updated July 19, 2018

Join a group of five dedicated volunteers mentoring refugee families as they adapt and integrate into the fabric of Missoula.

Complete a volunteer application. If you are representing a group that would like to volunteer, you may complete our group application. Make sure to specify your volunteer interests.
Get to know the IRC. Once you have submitted your application, you will be invited to complete an interview.
After your application is reviewed, you may be selected for an interview.
Fill out a background check form. Once your background check has been cleared, IRC staff will contact you to discuss your placement. Background checks cost $60. The IRC respectfully asks volunteers to make a donation in this amount or more to compensate for the cost of their background checks. The volunteer placement process takes about 2-4 weeks.