Training Volunteer - Summer

Overview

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, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), working in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to help people survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities.

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.

Position: Employment Training Volunteer

Location: Remote

State Date: May/June 2025

Duration: 4-6 Months;
Flexible hours

Note: This is an unpaid opportunity.

The IRC in Los Angeles has an Employment Training Panel that provides job readiness training, digital literacy, and financial literacy to newcomers and clients with work authorizations who are seeking job opportunities. The panel helps refugees achieve self-sufficiency through paid employment and aims to retain employment for more than 90 days (or a minimum of 500 work hours). The volunteer will assist the Workforce Literacy Program Specialist with managing the Employment Training Panel and will assist clients to prepare for and secure their first job in the U.S. on a 1:1 basis.

• Assist Employment Training Panel clients in securing their first job in the U.S. through one-on-one coaching for resume creation, cover letter creation, job applications, and interview preparation.
• Provide employee follow-up and document self-sufficiency progress.
• Assist in finding job opportunities for clients in Greater Los Angeles (LA/OC/Riverside).
• Assist in document translation and interpretation between the Workforce Literacy Program Specialist and clients in their primary languages (Spanish, Russian/Ukrainian, Armenian, and Farsi).

• Gain experience in individual coaching techniques to engage and empower clients.
• Develop effective outreach strategies to help clients find and retain a job.
• Learn to create professional resumes and cover letters tailored to job levels.
• Grow knowledge in PowerPoint creation and lesson planning.
• Improve cross-cultural communication with clients.

• Language combinations:
  English/Armenian, English/Russian/Ukrainian, English/Spanish, or English/Farsi.
• Excellent communication and writing skills, including cross-cultural communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Some experience in tutoring or coaching with a focus on employment services (resume building, cover letters, mock interviews, job search, and applications).
• Self-motivated and able to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills with high computer literacy.

For questions, contact Volunteer.

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Standard of Professional Conduct:
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way — Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.