Youth Programs Intern (Fall 2025- unpaid)

Youth Programs Intern

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 29 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

The Youth Programs Intern will work closely with the IRC School Specialists and Mentoring Specialist to support youth and their families as they work to achieve their goals related to academic and vocational areas of interest, and social integration. This may include coordination with schools, administrative tasks, and transportation assistance for various field trips and school related activities.

Responsibilities:

• Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation.
• Contribute to the planning and coordination of various activities, such as after-school tutoring, college prep workshops, and monthly outings or field trips. Most work is from 9a-5p, with occasional evenings or weekend activities, or appointments in the early mornings for things such as school bus orientations.
• Administrative support (phone calls, filing, data entry, collected signed paperwork, etc.)
• Provide transportation for clients and their families to appointments.

• Assist with preschool and school enrollments. Duties include completing school enrollment paperwork, collecting documents, obtaining parental signatures, and delivering forms to schools.

• Be sensitive to the differences of clients. Respect their beliefs and values, which may differ from yours.

Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing an undergraduate or master's degree
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in working with the refugee community
• Occasional evening or weekend availability
• Ownership of a car and a valid driver's license and car insurance
• Willingness to be flexible and accommodating to client needs
• Ability to converse in a client language is strongly preferred

This position is unpaid and reports to the Youth Programs Supervisor.

The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.