Volunteer

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

Food Collection Volunteer

Available until: July 31, 2026

The IRC is seeking volunteers to support humanitarian immigrants with food donations due to recent eligibility changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
Silver Spring, MD

Job Lab Volunteer

Available until: July 31, 2026

The IRC is seeking Job Lab Volunteers to assist refugees with the search, preparation, and completion of job applications as well as digital literacy skills.
Silver Spring, MD

Summer Academy Volunteer

Available until: June 11, 2026

The IRC Summer Academy is a free learning experience for young newcomers in Maryland. Volunteers facilitate programs focused on school readiness, social-emotional development, youth leadership, and college and career preparation.
Silver Spring, MD

Refugee Welcome Home Project

Available until: July 31, 2026

The IRC is seeking volunteers to lead efforts to fully furnish and set-up homes for a refugee family arriving to Maryland.
Silver Spring, MD

On-Call Transportation Volunteer

Available until: July 31, 2026

The IRC is seeking on-call volunteers to support with delivery of donations to clients.

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