International Rescue Committee (Unpaid Opportunities)

International Rescue Committee (Unpaid Opportunities)

The International Recuse Committee is often in need of interns to help support their work supporting refugee families in Tucson. It sounds like a great organization with opportunities that are likely of interest to HDFS students. You can review their general posting here - they often have opportunities in the following areas:

  • Behavioral Health and Survivors of Torture Case Management
  • Cultural Orientation
  • Employment and Economic Empowerment
  • Family & Youth Case Management Support
  • Health & Medical Advocacy
  • Health Education (MPH/BPH)
  • Immigration Services
  • Job Readiness Training
  • MSW ICM Case Worker Associate
  • Resettlement Assistance

You can read more about some of the above positions here (scroll down and look under "Internship Positions"). 

If interested in any of the above internship opportunities, you should follow the steps outlined on their site (click the "Internship Opportunities" link and then "Application Steps").

Also, they have volunteer opportunities:

  • Housing Volunteer
  • Admin and Operations Volunteer
  • New Roots Volunteer (you can find this information on the New Roots Tucson Instagram)
International Rescue Committee