Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in San Diego, CA, 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.

Current opportunities

San Diego, CA
Microenterprise Program Volunteer
Start date: Ongoing
The IRC in San Diego offers a three-week In-Home Childcare Licensing Program for refugees, providing training in business basics, childcare topics, and licensing procedures. The Microenterprise Program Volunteer will support program staff through administration tasks and direct client service.
San Diego, CA
Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) Volunteer
Start date: Ongoing
The IRC San Diego is seeking volunteers to support the Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL) program. As a VESL Volunteer, you’ll play a crucial role in empowering students and fostering their language skills.
San Diego, CA
Front Desk Assistant Volunteer
Start date: Ongoing
The Front Desk Assistant, at our both locations, will provide general office support with a variety of clerical activities and related tasks. This role will serve as the site’s primary Receptionist; greeting, welcoming, and directing visitors and clients appropriately; notifying IRC’s personnel of visitor/client arrival; maintaining the lobby and front desk; as well as the telecommunications and check-in systems.