International Rescue Committee
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 is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression.
Posted internships
| Duties | Semester | |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Specialist |
Fingerprint/background clearance is required. • Assist with the coordination of service delivery and fulfillment of the self-sufficiency plan |
Spring (early January through late April) |
| Orientation Trainer/Public Transportation |
Fingerprint/background clearance is required. Public transit volunteers provide training on accessing and using Valley Metro public transportation in Phoenix to newly arrived refugees as part of Cultural Orientation classes. Volunteers provide weekly public transportation trainings using existing curriculum and materials with small groups and individuals. Public transit trainings start at the apartment complex where the refugees live, continue to the IRC office, and then return to the client’s home. There is a mandatory training... |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
| Resettlement Shop Worker |
Fingerprint/background clearance is required. This position is at the IRC resettlement shop which is a donated 2 bedroom apartment that has been transformed into a shopping store for our clients. Here they can shop for clothing, kitchen items, shoes, toiletry items, hygiene items, children’s toys, and other household items. Volunteers will help refugees find items that fit their needs as well as track outgoing donations that refugees have selected. Volunteers will help sort and organize donations, and straighten up the... |
Fall (mid-August through mid-December) Spring (early January through late April) Summer (mid-May through mid-July) |
| Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Volunteer |
Fingerprint/background clearance is required. The position serves as a volunteer for the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program at the IRC in Phoenix. Activities will include: completion of all necessary training to become a qualified VITA Site volunteer, prepare and file income tax reports for IRC clients and other eligible individuals and families, complete all necessary documentation and reports, maintain confidentiality of client documents and information, and any other duties consistent with the role of VITA Site... |
Spring (early January through late April) |
