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International Rescue Committee On Call Assistant (Unpaid) in Elizabeth, New Jersey

Requisition ID: req43293

Job Title: On Call Assistant (Unpaid)

Sector: Program Administration

Employment Category: Volunteer

Employment Type: Part-Time

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly

Location: Elizabeth, NJ USA

Job Description

Job Title: On-call Volunteer

Sector: Community Development

Employment Category: Volunteer

Employment Type: Occasionally

Compensation: USD 0.00 - 0.00 Hourly (un-paid)

Location: Elizabeth, NJ

Job Description

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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

SCOPE OF THE ON-CALL VOLUNTEER WORK:

The on-call volunteer will be assigned to support across all departments of IRC NJ, with a focus on those with high needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Volunteers will be added to an on-call list and contacted for an assignment based on their schedule. Assignments will vary, but may include:

Apartment Set-up:

Assist carrying, moving, and setting up furniture and other household items.

Assist with the delivery of furniture and other household items

In-kind Donations:

Assist with drop-off and delivery of in-kind donations.

Identify and collect appropriate clothing donations for refugee families.

Organize and inventory donations

Interpretation/translation assignments

Assist IRC staff with interpretation or translation

Open to other assignments as needed

Qualifications

Qualifications

A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural environment

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