Job Information
International Rescue Committee Fall Internship - Casework New Arrivals Intern in Denver, Colorado
Requisition ID: req52001
Job Title: Fall Internship - Casework New Arrivals Intern
Sector: Social Work
Employment Category: Intern
Employment Type: Part-Time
Open to Expatriates: No
Location: Denver, CO USA
Work Arrangement:In-person
Job Description
INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW: The New Arrival Welcome Intern will focus on providing support and
logistics support to the housing team and newly arrived refugee clients.
COMMITMENT:10-12 hours per week; August 23 - December 13, 2024. Weekly schedule to be determined by supervisor and intern.
COMPENSATION: This is an unpaid internship. Interns receive mileage reimbursement when driving is required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• With the casework team, coordinate logistics of airport pickups, welcome clients at the airport,
transport them and their luggage to their temporary lodgings.
• Manage welcome team volunteers
• Check clients into temporary lodgings and provide welcome boxes,
• Demonstrate use of cell phones and appliances in the temporary lodgings
• Work with the hotels to meet client needs
• Assist the housing team with other duties to support clients
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The New Arrival Welcome Intern will gain knowledge about the process of resettling newly arrived refugees.
They will gain skills in logistics, coordination, volunteer and people management. Interns will be given the
opportunity to interact with clients directly and will gain experience in training and cross-cultural
communication.
SUPERVISION: This position is supervised by the Housing Casework team
TO APPLY:
Interested applicants should submit an online application along with cover letter and resume to
https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer
. Qualified applicants will be selected for an initial phone screening with the Volunteer Coordinator.
QUESTIONS? Email ircdenver.volunteer@rescue.org
This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for
relocation, is available.
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without
regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status,
veteran status or disability.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
Required Skills:
• Comfort working independently with diverse populations
• Reliable passenger vehicle, safe driving record, and willingness to provide transportation to adults
and children
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Experience with child car seat installation (or willingness to learn)
Preferred Skills:
Foreign language proficiency