Volunteer and Donations Intern
Apply for this position with a cover letter and resume, using the IRC Online
Application: https://rescueglobal.secure.force.com/volunteer/
The IRC's Fall 2021 Internship Program runs August 30 - December 17, 2021
Application Deadline for Fall 2021 Internships is June 10, 2021.
SCOPE OF INTERN WORK:
The Volunteer Coordinator Intern coordinates volunteer resources to assist in the delivery of the organization's programs and services, is responsible for the tracking of in-kind contributions and attaining goals, and for providing guidance, support, resources and tools to staff who supervise interns and volunteers.
Time Commitment: 12 hours per week (3 month minimum)
Duties:
•Process incoming volunteer/intern applications, conduct phone interviews and manage onboarding paperwork
•Work with IRC staff to identify volunteer/intern needs
•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
•Coordinate deliveries of in-kind donations and deliver needed items to clients
•Organize and log in-kind donations
•Assist in the planning and execution of IRC donation projects and events
Preferred Skills:
•Experience with Community outreach and engagement
•Public speaking experience and/or previous experience running trainings
•Database management skills
Required Skills:
•Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects/timelines
•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 Volunteer and Donations 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. They will also have the opportunity to manage an in-kind donation program to meet the needs of refugee families.