Responsibilities
- Support basic resettlement services, under the guidance of IRC staff, including, but not limited to:
- Airport pickups
- Home visits
- Food deliveries and orientation to grocery shopping in-store and online
- Public transportation orientation
- Interpretation for IRC staff
- Public benefit applications or follow-up
- Apartment setups
- Distribution of donated goods
Qualifications and Expectations:
- Commitment to fostering independence and self-sufficiency among newly arriving refugees, SIVs, Afghan humanitarian parolees
- Willingness to participate in training on effective interpretation, the IRC standards of professional conduct, equity and power in resettlement, among other important topics
- Bilingual Dari and Pashto speakers will be prioritized
- Availability to volunteer Monday through Friday during business hours (additional evening and weekend availability is a plus, but must have weekday, daytime availability)
- Ability to respond with short notice to on-call volunteer needs through June 2022
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required
- Has a car and is able to drive locally. Must have a good driving record to apply.
- Willingness to provide in-person services to IRC clients and follow all required health protocols
To apply, click here.
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