For IRC clients to become fully self-sufficient, they must be taught how to obtain gainful employment as well as financial literacy. Financial Empowerment volunteers will work in a team to conduct outreach and enroll clients; organize and facilitate workshops on financial literacy; and assist IRC staff with case management and program administration for the IDA, CEO Lending, and Financial Coaching programs. This position reports to the Financial Empowerment Specialist.
COMMITMENT:
Volunteer: Minimum 4 hours a week for at least 4 full months
Intern: Minimum 15 hours a week for at least 4 full months or 240 hours total
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Contact previous and current IRC clients and conduct phone screening for program eligibility
o Conduct intake and enrollment appointments with new clients
o Create and revise financial literacy curriculum
o Schedule financial literacy classes
o Coordinate clients to assigned classes and track attendance
o Provide one-on-one assistance to enrolled clients as needed
o Complete basic budgeting and financial assessment of clients as directed
o Track program status of active clients and provide case management services as needed
o Work closely with supervisor to draft and implement a project over which you will have complete ownership
REQUIRED SKILLS:
o All volunteers and interns must be 18+ years of age and clear a background check
o Extensive background or previous study and interest in human rights, forced migration, and/or human trafficking preferred
o Experience working with adults with limited English proficiency or from low-income and diverse backgrounds preferred
o Financial literacy knowledge preferred
o Proficient computer use such as MS Office and Windows
o Comfortable with outreaching to clients on the phone and in person
o Proficiency in a second language preferred
REWARDS:
o Learn how to effectively teach and educate adults from low-income and diverse backgrounds
o Gain knowledge on financial empowerment
o Learn about IRC’s services to refugees from many different backgrounds and how best to assist them in their resettlement in the U.S.
o Help refugees feel welcomed in their new home and prepared for their new life
APPLICATION PROCESS:
o Apply: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
o Complete a phone screening with the Volunteer Coordination Team
o Complete a Department Interview with department(s) of interest
o Pass a background check ($40 fee)
o Complete orientation and submit requested paperwork
o Begin your service!