Location: Hybrid - Sacramento
Duration: Volunteers typically serve an average of 2-8 hours/week over the course of 3-4 months, or longer.

SCOPE OF WORK: 

The IRC’s Program for Initial Resettlement (PIR) aids refugees and other qualified immigrants to ensure the best possible resettlement experience and the achievement of client self-sufficiency.  Program for Initial Resettlement (PIR) interns and volunteers work alongside caseworkers to help in some of the most crucial areas of refugee resettlement work. Interns/Volunteers assist with core services including applying for and enrolling clients in social service programs, school enrollment, medical assistance, apartment set-up, cultural orientation, transportation, and other case management-related related tasks. This position includes a mix of field work, office work, and work from home.

 

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Schedule Cultural Orientation classes;
  • Contact clients to invite them to Cultural Orientation classes, and send them regular reminders to participate;
  • Send “welcome” email and share resources with clients;
  • Deliver one Cultural Orientation class per month as designed by the program;
  • Update the Cultural Orientation attendance list and other related data tracking platforms (ETO);
  • Ensure the best possible resettlement experience for each client, from pre-arrival preparations and point of entry to successful acculturation;
  • Shadow a caseworker for two-weeks at the start of internship on the following new arrival services: airport pickup, home safety orientation, grocery shopping, apply for social security card, apply for public services, activate EBT card, lease signing, setting up utilities, office intake, cultural orientation, etc;
  • Assist with core services: airport pick-up, cultural orientation, and transportation to appointments;
  • Assist casework team with needs assessment, service plan, home visits;
  • Assist with referrals and connecting refugee clients to community services;
  • Assist with case file documentation, case notes, data entry;
  • Participation in staff meetings as necessary;
  • Travel regularly throughout the service delivery area (home visits, agency visits, service provider visits etc.);
  • Other related duties as assigned. 

     

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Previous multicultural experience and demonstrated ability to communicate well with people of varied backgrounds is strongly preferred;
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required;
  • Professional experience preferred;

  • Driving is preferred but not required. Work-related driving is eligible for reimbursement at the charitable mileage rate. 


TO APPLY: 

Complete an online application at this link. Please attach a resume, and a cover letter if you wish. You will be contacted for a phone/video screening and next steps. All volunteer positions and internships are part-time, unpaid positions and require a $40 background check (upon receiving a position offer).