Assist clients in accessing appointments and help them to navigate various community resources. Volunteers must be comfortable working with clients in emotional situations and with advocating for clients as they navigate locating resources to meet their needs.
Time Commitment: Minimum 6 month commitment. Preference for volunteers who can have a set schedule preferably with a minimum of 5-10 hours a week (preferably Tuesdays and Thursdays, but any day is fine) Preference for volunteers who can give more time or are highly skilled/trained.
Skills/Qualifications:
- High level of confidentially.
- Comfort working with diverse populations and English language learners.
- Previous experience working with refugees, asylees and other vulnerable populations preferred, but not required.
- Experience working in social work/social services preferred, but not required.
Training: In-depth training will be provided for volunteers to understand ICM programming, various needs of clients accessing ICM and the high-level of confidentiality required when working with ICM cases.
If interested, please submit a volunteer application.
For further inquiries, please contact [email protected].
Working with the IRC: Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
IRC resettles refugees into the Wichita community through extensive programming. We recognize that volunteers form the backbone of what we do here, and we would not be successful without them! Volunteers can be assured that we will work with them to give them the experience and guidance that they need/desire.
