Location: IRC in Charlottesville Office
Time Commitment: Minimum 4-month commitment. Minimum of 2 hours every week on Wednesdays from 11am-1pm.
SCOPE OF WORK: The IRC houses a “Resettlement Store” where refugees can shop for donated items. Volunteers will assist refugees in the store and log items received. The store is currently open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am-1pm.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
•Attend Volunteer Orientation
•Must undergo and pass a background check. The IRC kindly requests a $35 fee to assist in covering the cost of this requirement
•Assist clients in selecting items and keep detailed records of items received.
•Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard.
REQUIREMENTS:
•Able to work with minimal supervision
•Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
•Ability to stand and work for duration of 2 hour shift
•Ability to lift 30 lbs.
•Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame
•Must be located in Charlottesville, Virginia
How to Apply: Complete a Volunteer Application online. Note: If desired, please upload a resume or CV at the bottom of the application. Once your submission has been received and reviewed, you will be contacted about attending an upcoming volunteer orientation. *Please note*- All positions for the store are currently filled. If you are interested in this position, however, please let us know as we will always need volunteers in the future as well as to fill in when others are out.
This position reports to the volunteer coordinator.