Fall 2024 Volunteer Management 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 50 countries and more than 25 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.

BACKGROUND: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,500 refugees from 50 countries into Big Bend communities. 

SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT INTERN WORK: This internship is located within the Resource Development Department, whose purpose is to establish strong, mutually-beneficial connections between the community and the IRC in Tallahassee in order to garner monetary, in-kind and volunteer resources for clients.  The Volunteer Management Intern will work closely with the Volunteer Specialist towards these goals in order to enhance the IRC in Tallahassee’s ability to meet client needs. This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Help recruit volunteers, interns, and Americorpsmembers;

• Assist Volunteer Specialist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date data across pertinent databases; 

• Record and analyze program data pertaining to volunteers, interns, and Americorpsmembers;

• Compile and post volunteer and intern descriptions as needed; 

• Provide direct service to clients as needed by the Resource Development team;

• Assist with Resource Development needs including community engagement, external communications, event planning, and fundraising; 

• Attend community, networking, and recruitment events with Resource Development staff;

• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.

Standard of Professional Conduct: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.