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International Rescue Committee · 1 month ago

Casework Intern (Spring 2026- Unpaid)

positionCharlottesville, VA
timeInternship
remoteOnsite
seniorityIntern
workcardStart in 2026 Spring

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a prominent humanitarian organization dedicated to aiding those affected by conflict and disaster. The Casework Intern will assist casework staff in providing essential services to refugees, including transportation, household setup, and administrative support.

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Responsibilities

Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation
Transport clients to various agencies and appointments
Orient new refugees to transportation systems and community
Shop for and set up homes for arriving refugees
Assist with required documentation for case files
Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner
Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard

Qualification

Multicultural environmentWritten communicationVerbal communicationReliabilityFlexibility

Required

Able to work with minimal supervision
Comfortable working in a multicultural environment
Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame
Must have a car and be willing to transport clients in your personal vehicle
Must be located in Charlottesville Virginia and be willing to complete field work

Benefits

10 sick days
10 US holidays
20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure
Medical insurance starting at $143 per month
Dental starting at $6.50 per month
Vision starting at $5 per month
FSA for healthcare and commuter costs
A 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching
Disability & life insurance
An Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Company

International Rescue Committee

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IRC responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises & helps some of the most vulnerable people from harm to home.
dateFounded in 1933
location
New York, New York, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.rescue.org/

H1B Sponsorship

International Rescue Committee has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (15)
2024 (13)
2023 (20)
2022 (17)
2021 (13)
2020 (9)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.25M
Key Investors
American Student AssistanceThe Pfizer FoundationU.S. Department of Agriculture
2024-03-25Grant· $0.5M
2021-11-30Grant
2021-10-07Grant· $0.75M

Leadership Team

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David Miliband
President & CEO
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Katherine Crowley
Associate Director, Global Corporate Partnerships
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