The IRC in San Diego is seeking volunteers to provide the Women's Economic Empowerment Program Specialist with support in providing women who are facing economic barriers with life-changing services. 

Responsibilities

  • Support the Women’s Economic Empowerment Specialist in providing financial literacy workshops and 1:1 individual coaching sessions for clients.
  •  Assess clients’ needs and determine if they are eligible for low-income loans or any other IRC’s Economic Empowerment resources. 
  • Assist with client data entry, outreach for economic empowerment programs, resource management, and follow-up calls.
  • And more!

 

Requirements

  • Live in San Diego County

  • Commitment of at least 5-12 hours per week

  • Experienced working with diverse populations preferred.

  • Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in a refugee language strongly preferred (esp. Arabic, Dari, Farsi).

  • Background check for client-facing work

Hours of Operation

Availability on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 12 - 4 PM to support in-person programming. 

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If you are interested in volunteering and submitting an application for this role, please ensure that you (1) indicate you are applying to the San Diego Office and (2) proceed to "Interests and Questions" to fill out "Please enter the top three positions that interest you" and indicate the "WEES Volunteer" to be considered.

When we are ready to proceed with your application, we reach out to discuss next steps!