Current opportunities
Saturday Learning Series Youth Tutor
At the IRC office in midtown Manhattan, IRC volunteer tutors provide Saturday homework assistance from 10:00am-12: 30 pm for refugee youth. Youth tutors promote English language learning and academic achievement through assisting students with their homework, academic & cultural enrichment activities and regularly reviewing student progress.
New Roots Support Volunteer
The New Roots Intern will help with food production and maintenance at NRCF and NRGs. In addition to food production, the intern will assist with market, educational and community activities. This position works directly with the Food and Agriculture Coordinator.
Front Desk Volunteer
The Front Desk Volunteer will provide coverage for the reception desk, greet and direct client walk-ins, and schedule client appointments with appropriate staff. He/she will answer the IRC in New York’s main telephone line, direct incoming calls as appropriate and assess documentation of clients to determine program eligibility. The Front Desk Volunteer will provide additional clerical assistance and support to IRC staff in the New York regional office.
Volunteer process
Review our volunteer positions and select your top three choices. Make sure to note EXACT desired titles offered.
Complete a volunteer application. Your application will be reviewed and you will be contacted if your interests, availability, and skills match current openings. **Please note we receive a high volume of applications and only top candidates are contacted.**
If you are contacted for an interview, you may be asked to follow additional steps. Upon completion of a successful interview, we will run references. To protect clients, we require a background check for all volunteers. We ask that you make a minimum contribution of $50 to offset the high cost of a background check. Currently, 92% of our funding goes directly to our clients, and your help to cover this cost allows us to continue providing the best service possible. The background check process and confirmation from IRC, may take 1-2 weeks.
Once cleared, you will be required to attend an orientation and training.
Additional things to note
You must be 18 years or older to volunteer. For High School opportunities, email [email protected]