Community Engagement Volunteer Program Intern

Denver

Organization: IRC - International Rescue Committee
Location: Denver
Grade: Internship - Internship
Occupational Groups:
- Social Affairs
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Project and Programme Management
- Volunteerism
Closing Date:

The intern will work directly with the Volunteer Intern Programs Coordinator to coordinate and oversee the IRC in Denver’s volunteer and intern programs. The intern will help with the recruitment and onboarding of new volunteers/intern and facilitate trainings and ongoing learning opportunities for volunteers and interns. They will work with direct services staff to identify and fill volunteer and intern needs. The intern will also help with community outreach and support of volunteer and interns.

Time Commitment:12 hours per week (3 month minimum; 3+ months preferred)

Duties:

Process incoming volunteer/intern applications, conduct phone interviews and process onboarding
paperwork
Work with IRC staff to identify volunteer/intern needs
Develop materials for staff to help them train and manage volunteers
Assist in representing IRC Denver at recruiter events
Provide support for volunteers and interns
Help to manage community contacts and partnerships, days of services and volunteer events
Coordinate and teach new volunteer/intern information sessions

Preferred Skills:

Experience with community outreach and engagement
Public speaking experience and/or previous experience running trainings
Database management skills

Required Skills:

Ability to work independently and proactively
Strong writing and communication skills
Comfort speaking and presenting to large groups
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Ability to effectively work with diverse stakeholders (volunteers, clients, staff, community partners)

Learning Objective:

The Community Engagement Volunteer Program Intern will have the opportunity to learn about the U.S.

Refugee Admissions Program and how services are delivered to refugees in Colorado. They will see first

hand how volunteers, interns and other community members are vital to the resettlement process and to

achieving the goals of resettlement. This intern will gain knowledge about managing a large volunteer and

intern program, including recruitment, training and ongoing support.

We do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead.

Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify.
Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager.

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