The IRC in Atlanta’s Microenterprise Development (MED) program provides financial coaching, lending services and training and technical assistance to refugees—both aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners—prioritizing individuals who have been in the United States for less than five years. All of our programs are currently operating virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
A start-up business is often successful because of the community support it receives. Virtual Small Business Mentors help to strengthen and expand small businesses, further developing a robust local economy. If you are an experienced small-business owner or have experience in any of the professions listed below, please consider virtually mentoring a refugee-owned business with the IRC.
Time commitment is flexible. Ideally, Small Business Mentors will work with their assigned mentee refugee-owned business to determine a schedule for support and assistance as needed. Especially seeking mentors who are patient and willing to assist with technological support, e.g., setting up and navigating Zoom or other platforms, digital literacy skill building, and troubleshooting as needed.
We are looking for:
Volunteer Lawyers to review:
- Partnership agreements
- Service assurance agreements
- Property leases
- Contracts
Volunteer Accountants to guide:
- Small business tax filing
Volunteer Commercial Realtors to help locate and review:
- Business appropriate real estate
- Property leases
Volunteer Web Developers/Graphic Designers to create:
- Basic business websites
- Business logos
We are seeking business owners experienced in:
- Local food businesses (catering, food trucks, bakery, prepared food vending, restaurants, etc.)
- Skilled trade (construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, etc.)
- Transportation (inter-state freight trucking, independent contractors)
- Import/export
- Auto-body and auto-repair
- Retail (grocery, clothing, etc.)
To learn more or sign up, please contact VolunteerATL [at] Rescue.org.
More opportunities in Atlanta, GA
Shop of Hope Volunteer
The IRC in Atlanta—in partnership with community members like you—is committed to ensuring refugees and humanitarian parolees from Afghanistan and other crisis zones around the world integrate and thrive in their new communities here in Georgia. Please help us welcome our Afghan allies and newest neighbors by assisting with shopping at the Shop of Hope and obtaining critically needed goods as they rebuild their lives. Email us at [email protected]!
Medical Logistics Volunteer
The IRC in Atlanta—in partnership with community members like you—is committed to ensuring refugees and humanitarian parolees from Afghanistan and other crisis zones around the world integrate and thrive in their new communities here in Georgia. Please help us welcome our Afghan allies and newest neighbors by helping to transport and accompany newly arrived clients to specialty medical appointments as they rebuild their lives. Email us at [email protected] to find out how to get involved!
Grocery Shopping Volunteer
The IRC in Atlanta—in partnership with community members like you—is committed to ensuring refugees and humanitarian parolees from Afghanistan and other crisis zones around the world integrate and thrive in their new communities here in Georgia. Please help us welcome our Afghan allies and newest neighbors by helping newly arrived families as they rebuild their lives. The grocery shopping volunteer provides transportation and helps new arrivals with grocery shopping. Email us at [email protected] to find out how to get involved!
Donation Drive Volunteer
The IRC in Atlanta—in partnership with community members like you—is working to ensure our clients have the resources they need to get through this trying time. Help us keep our newest neighbors safe and healthy by taking part in the collection of critically needed goods.