Resettlement Volunteer

Position Description: Offer support and guidance to newly-arrived refugees throught he initial states of resettlement. Work along IRC staff to orient newcomers to life in Wichita and connect families with essential services in the community. 

Some responsibilities include:

  • Administrative: Case filing, assisting clients choose items from the in-kind donations store located within IRC office, scheduling appointments
  • Direct service: Enrolling families in public benefits (SSI, TANF, etc.), setting up new apartments, transportation to school enrollments/health screening and medical appointments, enrolling children in schools, or enrolling adults in community ESL classes

Skills/Qualifications:

  • All skill levels encouraged to apply. Most activities require a vehicle and valid driver's license. This is an excellent opportunity for college students, recent graduates, or individuals interested in building concrete experience in case management services for refugee populations with a reputable organization. We encourage students who are working towards or have completed an associates or undergraduate degree in nursing, social work, administration.

Time Commitment:

  • Varies, volunteers can be put on an on-call list or maintain a working schedule with the IRC. We ask for a minimum commitment of 4-6 months of volunteering, with at least 8-12 hours a month.
  • Volunteer opportunities are typically during business hours-M-F 9:00-5

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.