Current opportunities
Immigration Department Admin Assistant Volunteer
Responsibilities: Sorting department mail; Update case files and department database; Create case files and filing; Schedule clients for immigration legal service appointments; Other related duties as assigned.
Resettlement Field Work Volunteer
The Resettlement Volunteer will work with the R&P and APA Caseworkers to resettle newly arrived refugee families in San Diego. This position is in-person at our El Cajon office and reports to the Resettlement Supervisors.
Resettlement Administration Volunteer
The Resettlement Volunteer will work with the R&P and APA Caseworkers to resettle newly arrived refugee families in San Diego. This position is in-person at our El Cajon office and reports to the Resettlement Supervisors.
High School Tutor
IRC San Diego runs several youth programs, including after school tutoring for high school students. One-on-one and small group tutoring from volunteers helps prepare students for success in school. Tutors will meet with high school students located in San Diego, CA.
Volunteer process
Review our current available volunteer positions and choose 3 that best fit your interests, skills, and schedule.
Complete a volunteer application by following this link. Please include your top position choices.
After your application is reviewed you may be contacted for an interview with the Volunteer Coordinator.
Successful interviewees will complete the necessary background and reference checks. Please note: To protect our clients we require background checks for all volunteers, and we ask volunteers to make a $49 donation to cover associated costs. Currently, 92% of our funding goes directly to our clients, and your help to cover this cost allows us to continue providing the best services possible. This step can add 1-2 weeks to the process.
After receiving your donation and completed background & reference checks, the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to invite you to a Volunteer Orientation.
Additional things to note
*You must be 18 years or older to volunteer and complete a background check and reference check. For High School Opportunities, please email [email protected].
Most positions require a 3 month volunteer commitment with 5 hours per week. If this is not feasible for you, please email us about our on-call opportunities.
Please email [email protected] with questions.