COMMITMENT:
Volunteer: Minimum 4 hours a week for at least 4 full months
Intern: Minimum 15 hours a week for at least 4 full months or 240 hours total
RESPONSIBILITIES:
o Assist the Youth Connections Coach in program implementation and administration
o Track and record client progress and activities
o Conduct outreach for mentors and program participants
o Assist with scheduling and planning orientation and further trainings
o Assist with planning youth outings and activities
o Assist with helping refugee youth develop personal goals
o Assist in planning and running refugee youth girls’ summer workshop
REQUIRED SKILLS:
o All volunteers and interns must be 18+ years of age and clear a background check
o Background or previous study and interest in human rights, forced migration, and/or human trafficking
o Experience working directly with youth aged 15-24
o Microsoft office proficiency, especially excel
o Comfortable doing outreach to clients on the phone and in person
REWARDS:
o Learn how to effectively teach and educate youth from low-income and varied backgrounds
o Help peers reach full potential
o Learn how to coach and counsel youth
o Learn about other cultures, forced migration and resettlement
o Learn about IRC’s services to refugees from many different backgrounds and how best to assist them in their resettlement in the U.S.
o Help refugees feel welcomed in their new home and prepared for their new life
APPLICATION PROCESS:
o Apply: https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer
o Complete a phone screening with the Volunteer Coordination Team
o Complete a Department Interview with department(s) of interest
o Pass a background check ($40 fee)
o Complete orientation and submit requested paperwork
o Begin your service!