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Silver Spring, MD

Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in welcoming refugees to your community. By volunteering with the IRC in Silver Spring, MD, 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

  • Silver Spring, MD

    Fall 2026 Youth Tutor

    Available until:  September 30, 2026
    The IRC in Silver Spring is seeking dedicated volunteer tutors to support multilingual, recently resettled students in grades 3–12 — fully online, one-on-one.
  • Silver Spring, MD

    Fall 2026 Youth Mentor

    Available until:  September 30, 2026
    The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Silver Spring is seeking dedicated volunteer mentors to support recently resettled youth, ages 15–24, living in Prince George’s and Montgomery Counties.

How to become an IRC volunteer

To get started, attend a volunteer orientation.

Additional information

Most volunteer opportunities require volunteers to be 18 years or older. 

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