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Salt Lake City, UT

Volunteer opportunities

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Salt Lake City, UT, 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.

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Current opportunities

Salt Lake City, UT

Child Supervision Volunteer

Start date: Ongoing

Love children? Provide creative activities to children aged 2-12 while their parents attend various workshops at the International Rescue Committee Office in Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake City, UT

Tech Mentor

Start date: February 26, 2020

"Did you try to turn it off and back on again?" If you have ever been the one people come to with their computer questions, then this is the opportunity for you! Tech expertise not required as we are looking for people who feel comfortable with basic troubleshooting.
Salt Lake City, UT

Refugee Health Access Volunteer

Start date: March 2, 2020

Going to the doctor's office can be daunting for those of us born in the US, but think about how confusing it can be for those who are new to Utah. We are looking for volunteers with a flexible schedule that can assist refugees as they access the health care system.
Salt Lake City, UT

Goat Ranch Group Volunteer Opportunity

Start date: Ongoing

The goat ranch is moving! Gather your friends or family and help with much needed infrastructure projects as we prepare the new site for the goats.
Salt Lake City, UT

IRC in Salt Lake City Internships

Start date: Ongoing

IRC in Salt Lake City offers a variety of internships from case management to health to marketing and beyond!

Volunteer process

  1. Review our current available volunteer positions.

  2. Plan to attend a Volunteer Information Session to learn more about the IRC SLC. Please email [email protected] with any questions. 

  3. After you’ve attended a volunteer information session, we’ll send you a volunteer application to complete.

  4. The volunteer coordinator will contact you regarding potential volunteer opportunities as they become available and may schedule a phone or in-person interview. Please note that due to increased interest from passionate community members like yourself, do expect a wait of 3-6 months to get placed with a specific volunteer position.

  5. You're ready to get started! Depending on your role, you'll either receive further training from your in-office department or wait to be matched with a family to tutor and/or mentor.

  6. Track your volunteer hours and remember to submit them monthly to the volunteer coordinator. 

Additional things to note

Learn more about our group volunteer opportunities here.

Additional questions? Email us at [email protected].