Spring 2026: Refugee Field Work Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee - IRC | Internship |
Closing: 09 Jan 2026 0 days remaining
Location: New York, United States

Overview

The Refugee Resettlement intern will support Caseworkers and refugee clients by connecting them to services and assisting with ongoing projects within the Resettlement Department.


Tasks Summary
  • Assist Caseworkers with airport pickups for newly arriving refugee families
  • Assist with setting up apartments for arriving families, including shopping
  • Take clients to the bank
  • Help clients enroll in services, in-person or remotely
  • Accompany clients on public transit trips to help them learn routes
  • Develop guides and learning materials for client use
  • Organize long-term projects or resources
  • Provide office support including preparing case files, writing emails, maintaining supplies, and welcoming guests

Experience Requirements
  • 1+ years related work or volunteer experience with a non-profit strongly preferred
  • A strong interest in working with a diverse, low-income population is required

Qualification Requirements

Must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or Master’s program focused on Education, International Relations/Development, Social Work, or related field

Other Details

Languages Required: English fluency required

Languages Preferred: Farsi/Dari, Kiswahili, Arabic, or Russian strongly preferred

Work Modality: in-person

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