The Employment Volunteer will support the IRC-LA Employment Team with various aspects of job readiness support. Duties include but are not limited to assisting our refugee clients with workforce development, resume-building, completing new hire paperwork, and helping provide transportation to and from interviews in the Los Angeles County Area.
All activities will be done in coordination with the IRC-LA office staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Support refugee families as they work towards self-sufficiency by assisting in the job search, resume-building, and interview process.
- Assist with scheduling interviews and completing new hire paperwork.
- Provide transportation to and from interviews in the Los Angeles County area.
- Assist with job readiness support and literacy training.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Fluency in either Farsi, Arabic, or Russian is required.
- Able to commit at least 2-4 hours per week for the duration of 4-6 months:
- Availability on weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Preferably in the mornings or afternoons.
- Must be culturally sensitive, respectful of diverse backgrounds, and willing to work with English language learners; previous cross-cultural communication experience is a plus.
- Complete a background check and MVR report (HireRight), as required.
- Educational background in social work or equivalent work experience serving low-to-moderate income immigrant populations (including refugees, asylum seekers, etc.) preferred.
- Flexibility, patience, and willingness to learn/perform reasonable duties as needed.
- Engaged in learning about the IRC mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
- Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer workplace policies.
How to apply:
- Submit your online application here.
Our Hiring Process:
- Interview with our Team
- Background check via HireRight (donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
- Attend a program-specific orientation
Don't hesitate to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.