Responsibilities:
- Meet the Casework Team at the apartment/ home or office storage
- Set up and assembles beds and any other furniture or housing supplies needed
- Meets Casework team at the Market or apartment/ home to provide groceries and hot ready-to-eat food.
- Contacts landlords and apartment management companies to identify housing for refugees and asylees
- Researches, connects, and assists refugees and asylees with affordable housing applications.
- Accompany case workers on airport pick-ups for new arrivals
Requirements:
- Able to lift heavy furniture and food boxes along with climbing flights of stairs
- Have a license and access to personal vehicle to meet staff at locations
- When consistent arrivals are occurring, be able to work 2-3 days a week for 3-5 hours at a time.
- Team player in building resolutions and working collectively with case management staff.
- Cultural Awareness in working with clients
- Adhere to IRC policies such as client confidentiality, child protection, and Accountability for Affected Populations.
- IRC background check
Next Steps:
Fill out an online application here.
Email VolunteerPhx@Rescue.org orcall 602.433.2440 ext.202 to schedule phone interview.