Opportunities From: Volunteer Iowa

Volunteer: Refugee Resettlement Volunteer

Scope of Service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to work with resettlement staff to assist refugees during their first 90 days in the United States. Volunteers will assist the case manager in completing required services to help clients integrate into their new communities.

Responsibilities May IncludeAssist Case Manager to train clients to ride DART bus from their residence to the IRC office, doctor’s office, grocery store, and other important locations. No prior experience riding the bus is necessary, training will be providedAccompany client to register for English language classes. Assist client in learning to take the bus to class if neededTake the client to DOT to apply for a State IDRegister refugee youth for school Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of refugee clients. Respect their beliefs and values Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacyTime Commitment 

Flexible, but at least 2 hours-4 hours/week Monday – Friday, typically between 9am and 5pm.

Duration

Minimum 3 months 

Languages Desired but not Required 

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Scope of Service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to work with resettlement staff to assist refugees during their first 90 days in the United States. Volunteers will assist the case manager in completing required services to help clients integrate into their new communities.

Responsibilities May IncludeAssist Case Manager to train clients to ride DART bus from their residence to the IRC office, doctor’s office, grocery store, and other important locations. No prior experience riding the bus is necessary, training will be providedAccompany client to register for English language classes. Assist client in learning to take the bus to class if neededTake the client to DOT to apply for a State IDRegister refugee youth for school Display sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of refugee clients. Respect their beliefs and values Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacyTime Commitment 

Flexible, but at least 2 hours-4 hours/week Monday – Friday, typically between 9am and 5pm.

Duration

Minimum 3 months 

Languages Desired but not Required 

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Employment Program Volunteer

Scope of Service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to work with our Matching Grant (employment) Case Manager to complete required aspects of the program, such as Employment Readiness classes, job applications, transportation to interviews, completing paperwork, and other activities that will help clients succeed in their new jobs. 

ResponsibilitiesComplete required training on employment readiness content, either in person or virtuallyFacilitate small to large group instruction using the provided curriculum, which includes teaching clients how to find jobs, what the interview process is like, how to succeed once they begin a job, and other information to help them achieve success in the US workforceProvide follow-up for individuals needing more assistance after classHelp develop new resources, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, to introduce newly arrived refugees to work life in the United StatesAssist Case Manager in completing job applications with clientsTransport clients to job interviews and orientationAssist case manager with completing and filing paperwork required by the programTime Commitment

3-6 hours per week, typically between Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. 

Duration

Minimum 3 months.

Languages desired but not required

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Scope of Service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to work with our Matching Grant (employment) Case Manager to complete required aspects of the program, such as Employment Readiness classes, job applications, transportation to interviews, completing paperwork, and other activities that will help clients succeed in their new jobs. 

ResponsibilitiesComplete required training on employment readiness content, either in person or virtuallyFacilitate small to large group instruction using the provided curriculum, which includes teaching clients how to find jobs, what the interview process is like, how to succeed once they begin a job, and other information to help them achieve success in the US workforceProvide follow-up for individuals needing more assistance after classHelp develop new resources, such as PowerPoint slides and handouts, to introduce newly arrived refugees to work life in the United StatesAssist Case Manager in completing job applications with clientsTransport clients to job interviews and orientationAssist case manager with completing and filing paperwork required by the programTime Commitment

3-6 hours per week, typically between Monday - Friday between 9 am and 5 pm. 

Duration

Minimum 3 months.

Languages desired but not required

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Welcome Committee: Housing Set Up Volunteer

Scope of Service The volunteer will assist the case manager to prepare and furnish apartments for new refugee families. Volunteers will not be required to purchase anything.


Responsibilities could includeTraveling with IRC staff to pick up and drop off furniture, supplies, and food to the new homeUnpacking, assembling, and arranging household items to create a welcoming homeWashing and putting dishes awayGeneral cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming Setting up other household items such as beds so they are ready to go upon client arrivalTime Commitment On-call, typically weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. A typical housing setup takes 2-4 hours. 


DurationMinimum 1 month.This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. There is a daily reimbursement stipend. Scholarship opportunities are available to apply for upon acceptance of the position. 


How to apply:Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Scope of Service The volunteer will assist the case manager to prepare and furnish apartments for new refugee families. Volunteers will not be required to purchase anything.


Responsibilities could includeTraveling with IRC staff to pick up and drop off furniture, supplies, and food to the new homeUnpacking, assembling, and arranging household items to create a welcoming homeWashing and putting dishes awayGeneral cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming Setting up other household items such as beds so they are ready to go upon client arrivalTime Commitment On-call, typically weekdays between 9 am and 5 pm. A typical housing setup takes 2-4 hours. 


DurationMinimum 1 month.This is an unpaid internship position. No financial compensation, including compensation for relocation, is available. There is a daily reimbursement stipend. Scholarship opportunities are available to apply for upon acceptance of the position. 


How to apply:Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 
IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: Yes

Volunteer: Cultural orientation volunteer

Scope of service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to teach Cultural Orientation classes, where newly arrived refugees learn about the basics of life in the U.S. Wide-ranging topics such as emergency services, transportation, and school are covered so that refugees can begin to thrive in their new environment. Volunteers will also help newly arrived refugees explore their neighborhoods and provide follow-up support for individuals needing additional one-on-one assistance.

Responsibilities Complete required training on cultural orientation content, either in person or virtuallyFacilitate small to large group instruction using the provided Cultural Orientation curriculumWork with interpreters to effectively deliver instructional content to multilingual studentsAssist in orienting newly arrived refugees to their neighborhoods through classes and field trips (libraries, parks, clothing stores, grocery stores, and other community services)Provide follow-up for individuals needing more assistance after the Cultural Orientation classHelp develop new resources and curriculum to introduce newly arrived refugees to U.S. customs, laws and cultureTime Commitment 

4-6 days a month, typically 2-3 hours each day. Generally during business hours. 

Duration

Minimum 3 months 

Languages desired but not required 

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Scope of service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to teach Cultural Orientation classes, where newly arrived refugees learn about the basics of life in the U.S. Wide-ranging topics such as emergency services, transportation, and school are covered so that refugees can begin to thrive in their new environment. Volunteers will also help newly arrived refugees explore their neighborhoods and provide follow-up support for individuals needing additional one-on-one assistance.

Responsibilities Complete required training on cultural orientation content, either in person or virtuallyFacilitate small to large group instruction using the provided Cultural Orientation curriculumWork with interpreters to effectively deliver instructional content to multilingual studentsAssist in orienting newly arrived refugees to their neighborhoods through classes and field trips (libraries, parks, clothing stores, grocery stores, and other community services)Provide follow-up for individuals needing more assistance after the Cultural Orientation classHelp develop new resources and curriculum to introduce newly arrived refugees to U.S. customs, laws and cultureTime Commitment 

4-6 days a month, typically 2-3 hours each day. Generally during business hours. 

Duration

Minimum 3 months 

Languages desired but not required 

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Cultural orientation volunteer

Scope of service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to teach Cultural Orientation classes, where newly arrived refugees learn about the basics of life in the U.S. Wide-ranging topics such as emergency services, transportation, and school are covered so that refugees can begin to thrive in their new environment. Volunteers will also help newly arrived refugees explore their neighborhoods and provide follow-up support for individuals needing additional one-on-one assistance.

Responsibilities Complete required training on cultural orientation content, either in person or virtuallyFacilitate small to large group instruction using the provided Cultural Orientation curriculumWork with interpreters to effectively deliver instructional content to multilingual studentsAssist in orienting newly arrived refugees to their neighborhoods through classes and field trips (libraries, parks, clothing stores, grocery stores, and other community services)Provide follow-up for individuals needing more assistance after the Cultural Orientation classHelp develop new resources and curriculum to introduce newly arrived refugees to U.S. customs, laws and cultureTime Commitment 

4-6 days a month, typically 2-3 hours each day. Generally during business hours. 

Duration

Minimum 3 months 

Languages desired but not required 

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Scope of service

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to teach Cultural Orientation classes, where newly arrived refugees learn about the basics of life in the U.S. Wide-ranging topics such as emergency services, transportation, and school are covered so that refugees can begin to thrive in their new environment. Volunteers will also help newly arrived refugees explore their neighborhoods and provide follow-up support for individuals needing additional one-on-one assistance.

Responsibilities Complete required training on cultural orientation content, either in person or virtuallyFacilitate small to large group instruction using the provided Cultural Orientation curriculumWork with interpreters to effectively deliver instructional content to multilingual studentsAssist in orienting newly arrived refugees to their neighborhoods through classes and field trips (libraries, parks, clothing stores, grocery stores, and other community services)Provide follow-up for individuals needing more assistance after the Cultural Orientation classHelp develop new resources and curriculum to introduce newly arrived refugees to U.S. customs, laws and cultureTime Commitment 

4-6 days a month, typically 2-3 hours each day. Generally during business hours. 

Duration

Minimum 3 months 

Languages desired but not required 

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish.

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No

Volunteer: Child supervision volunteer

Scope of Work

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to assist with child care and supervision during programmatic education for adult clientele.  Classes would range from 1- 4 hours, depending on the topic, and could be held in and out of the IRC Des Moines office.

ResponsibilitiesSupervise and keep careful watch over all children while classes are in session and children are not attended by parents.Make sure that basic needs are met for each child. This may include escorting small children to the restroom, providing food and water, or changing disposable diapers.  All products or items needed to facilitate these responsibilities will be provided by IRC staff.Provide means of entertainment for children that need directed play.  Age ranges for children vary. Some smaller children may need more guided play.  Toys, books and art supplies are provided by the IRC office.Report accidents or injuries to IRC staff immediately, if applicable.Languages Desired but Not Required

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Scope of Work

The IRC in Des Moines seeks volunteers to assist with child care and supervision during programmatic education for adult clientele.  Classes would range from 1- 4 hours, depending on the topic, and could be held in and out of the IRC Des Moines office.

ResponsibilitiesSupervise and keep careful watch over all children while classes are in session and children are not attended by parents.Make sure that basic needs are met for each child. This may include escorting small children to the restroom, providing food and water, or changing disposable diapers.  All products or items needed to facilitate these responsibilities will be provided by IRC staff.Provide means of entertainment for children that need directed play.  Age ranges for children vary. Some smaller children may need more guided play.  Toys, books and art supplies are provided by the IRC office.Report accidents or injuries to IRC staff immediately, if applicable.Languages Desired but Not Required

Swahili, Dari / Farsi, Pashto, French, and Spanish

How to apply:

Go to https://irc-global.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer and complete the application. If you need assistance, do not hesitate to reach out to iowa@rescue.org. Once your application is received, a staff member will contact you for a brief interview. You will then receive a link to complete a background check. Finally, you will be contacted to attend a required volunteer training. 

 

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability. 

Agency: International Rescue Committee in Iowa

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 50309

Allow Groups: No