After School Program Internship (Fall 2025) - UNPAID

International Rescue Committee
United States, Virginia, Richmond
2004 Bremo Road (Show on map)
Jul 03, 2025
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future. Background Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian, non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Domestically, our 22 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency. Scope of Role: Youth Futures is an after-school leadership development program for refugee and immigrant teens. Youth Futures meets once weekly at each school site, with a total of 3 projected high school sites anticipated for the Fall 2025 semester. The Youth Futures Interns will lead after-school program implementation, building meaningful relationships with program participants, and supporting program growth and evolution. It is important to note that this position is UNPAID and primarily IN-PERSON. Applicants should be available to be in-person for at least 2 days a week, totaling approximately 8 in-person hours per week. In-person availability during program hours on 2 of the following days: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 3 PM - 7 PM. Flexible remote availability for virtual intern cohort meetings and administrative work as well (as decided by team availability). Learning Objectives: The After-School Program Intern will ... Learn group facilitation and classroom management skills Become proficient in outreach to clients of various language and educational backgrounds Learn how to manage supporting services within the established requirements, to provide the best possible service to vulnerable populations Develop skills in critical thinking, client services, intercultural education, social work, event planning, and program implementation Learn about the IRC locally and globally, and the available services to refugees and ORR-eligible clients in Richmond, Virginia. Responsibilities: Facilitate leadership development lessons for program participants Assist with intake process, referrals, recruitment, and retention for participation in Youth Futures Support IRC signature programming and other social-emotional learning activities Attend field trips and family events, as available Support student success by encouraging participation in school and extracurricular activities, finding resources as needed and connecting families Conduct accurate program tracking and case notes to ensure program compliance with its goals through required reporting to funders and internal stakeholders Attend Youth Futures team meetings and complete administrative duties, including but not limited to reporting, timesheets, and expense reports Assist IRC Youth Team with other tasks and client coordination, as needed Adhere to IRC policies, particularly those related to confidentiality and client privacy, and practice sensitivity to cultural and personality differences of clients by respecting their beliefs Minimum Qualifications: Undergraduate or Graduate level studies in education, social work, international relations, social sciences, or related fields preferred Cultural awareness of and sensitivity to vulnerable populations, and a desire to help refugees and immigrants adjust to life in the U.S. Background in education or experience working with families formally or informally Patience, understanding, flexibility Effective communication skills, especially in a multicultural environment Engaged in learning about the IRC (mission, philosophy, global work, and local efforts) and willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies Proficiency in more than one language preferred but not required (especially Dari, Pashto, Arabic, Spanish, and Kinyarwanda) This position is unpaid and reports to the Youth Futures Coordinator. *The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti-Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation. IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability. Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.