Volunteer

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: December 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

Spring 2027 Intern

Available until: January 11, 2027

IRC internships give interns the opportunity to work directly with humanitarian immigrants to support them in accomplishing tasks needed to live successfully in the U.S.
Silver Spring, MD

Refugee Welcome Home Project

Available until: December 31, 2026

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

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Volunteer Opportunities

Food Collection Volunteer

Spring 2027 Intern

Refugee Welcome Home Project