This volunteer position will support a program team with the onboarding and training of new volunteers and interns and the ongoing management of their volunteer program.  This role is vital in supporting the IRC's ability to serve newly-arrived refugee families and other vulnerable immigrant groups and is ideal for someone who wishes for an administrative role with lots of people interaction.

Location:

 IRC Denver office 1873 S. Bellaire St, 5th floor, Denver, CO 80222.  

Time commitment:

10 hours per week for minimum of 6 months.  Availability two to three days per week.

Duties: 

  • Assist in the development of a volunteer program with an IRC Denver team (possibilities include Casework, Housing, Employment, Education, School Enrollment, Health).
  • Learn about the operations of the team, their procedures, and the systems they use to serve clients.
  • Collect and prepare tools and informational resources for volunteers
  • Develop with the team the list of tasks and assignments for the volunteers
  • Prepare and present a volunteer orientation and training for new volunteers
  • Maintain ongoing communication with volunteers, providing support and assistance.  
  • Maintain accurate records using an online database
  • Use Excel for documentation

 

Requirements:

The best candidates will have:

  • Excellent Communication Skills 
  • Some volunteer management, HR, or supervisory experience 
  • Friendly demeanor
  • Cross cultural experience
  • Familiarity using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment
  • Adaptability and flexibility when priorities and circumstances rapidly change

 

Application: 

        Please submit an application to the IRC in Denver, listing the volunteer positions that most interest you.  https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer  You will be contacted within a week of our receipt of your application.  Qualified candidates will be invited to a phone interview with a member of the volunteer coordination team.

To Learn More:

     To learn more about the IRC in Denver, those we serve and about the ways you can help refugees in Denver, sign up for one or our monthly presentation here: https://signup.com/go/abGtOjx