Location: Primarily off-site in the Abilene area (exact location disclosed to volunteers)*
Time Commitment: This volunteer position is an on-call opportunity. The housing team will contact the volunteer 1-2 weeks in advance regarding upcoming housing setups. These opportunities occur every 1-2 months (subject to change). Most housing set-ups are completed 2-4 hours on a week day, between 10AM and 6PM.
Responsibilities:
Communicate with IRC staff about preparing apartments to be ready to receive newly arriving refugee families
Following specified list of items, shop at a store for household and basic food supplies to prepare home for new family
Set the apartment up with purchased and donated items, including but not limited to making beds, putting kitchens supplies in cabinets, and other tasks as needed. May include assembling furniture.
Stage apartment with furniture, household and food supplies prior to family’s arrival
Maintain receipts and other documentation of purchases for IRC records
Record volunteer hours.
Requirements:
Available on an as-needed basis
Reliability, attention to detail
Flexible and adaptive to change
Excellent communication skills
Ability to lift 20lbs
Provide valid driver’s license with current insurance
Willing to adhere to IRC Volunteer and workplace policies, including confidentiality policies