Every Summer, Refugee School of Impact commits 3 weeks to working with our youth. Each week to dedicated to an age group (Elementary, Middle, and Highschool). Tasks for volunteers include: 

 Ride with IRC staff to pick up and drop off IRC summer program youth (elementary, middle and high school students)

Help organize arts, crafts, and outdoor recreation activities.

Accompany youth on field trips and assist with supervision and engagement.

Support English language learners by practicing conversational English in a welcoming environment. 

Assist staff with classroom management and activity preparation.

Support field trips, group activities, and community engagement opportunities. 

Assist with attendance tracking and program documentation as needed.

 

How to become a volunteer:

  1. Attend one of the IRC in Wichita’s volunteer information meetings. For information about dates and times of these meetings please send an inquiry to VolunteerKS@Rescue.org. Attending one of these meetings is mandatory to proceed with your volunteer application.
  2. Submit your volunteer/Intern application online at: Step 1: IRC Wichita Volunteer and Intern Application
  3. Your materials will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualification.
  4. If selected for an interview you will be called by IRC’s volunteer coordinator.
  5. Successful interviews are proceeded by a background check. Your volunteer or intern placement will only be confirmed after your background check and references have been cleared. The IRC encourages but does not require that you donate $40 to go towards your background check to help offset the cost of your background check.
  6. You will be contacted to attend an orientation. All interns and volunteers must attend an orientation before moving forward with their volunteer application.

For more questions about volunteering with the IRC in Wichita please email VolunteerKS@Rescue.org.