Every year, the IRC in Los Angeles welcomes hundreds of refugees, asylees, and other humanitarian immigrants to the Southern California area. Our Reception and Placement (R&P) team provides resettlement services to these new arrivals. Securing short and long-term housing is just one of the many ways our R&P team accomplishes its mission. Donation delivery drivers help our team go the extra mile by volunteering to use their vehicles to pick up donations and deliver them to our families.
Location: Pick up in Thousand Oaks and deliver in the Glendale and San Fernando Valley Areas.
Time Commitment: Flexible hours, 7 days a week. Pick the day and times that work for you.
Responsibilities:
- Volunteers are added to an on-call/as-needed directory. Our team will contact volunteers and share our delivery needs. Volunteers can choose the opportunities that best fit their schedule.
- Volunteers will pick up furniture, appliances, or bulky items from IRC-LA donors and deliver these items directly to our clients.
- Volunteers can also store items at their homes while awaiting further logistic details for delivery.
Requirements:
- Attend an IRC orientation and complete a full background check (HireRight).
- Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to this vulnerable immigrant population and a strong desire to help unaccompanied minors adjust to life in the U.S.
- Demonstrate ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment.
- Culturally competent and effective communication skills.
- Engaged in learning about the broader IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
How to apply:
- Submit your online application here (must include resume and top three position preferences to be considered).
Our Hiring Process:
- Interview with our team.
- A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
- Attend an Orientation.
Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.