Youth Programs Intern (Fall 2026- 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.

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.

Requirements:

• 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.

Professional Standards

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs.

IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.