Background: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover and gain control of their future. IRC teams provide health, infrastructure, learning and economic support to people in 50+ countries worldwide. The IRC also provides support to thousands of refugees resettling in 29 U.S. cities each year through initial housing assistance; case management and referral services; job readiness and placement; community and cultural orientation; health and wellness programs; immigration services; and youth programs.

Scope of Volunteer Work: The IRC New Roots program, in partnership with FareStart’s Community Mobile Market, will have fresh, local, and cultural produce grown by farmers in the New Roots program available for sale at the IRC office in SeaTac. The market will run from April through October. A limited number of vouchers will be available for IRC clients to spend in the market. In addition, the market will accept EBT, cash and cards, and is open to the public. The IRC New Roots program is seeking 1-4 dedicated volunteers to support the client referral process and voucher distribution and tracking. Volunteers will also support with day-of logistics. Training will be provided.

Specific duties include:

  • Help with voucher distribution, tracking, and day-of-market set up, such as setting out signs and helping direct clients to the market.
  • Support caseworkers with referrals to and answering questions about the mobile market.
  • Ensure referral cards are stocked and accessible to caseworkers.
  • Data entry – using our partner’s intake form and IRC’s client database (ETO)
  • Possibility to support at other food distribution events, such as the YMCA Matt Griffin pop-up events (starting in June), World Refugee Day, and others throughout the summer.

Location: IRC Office at 1200 S 192nd St, SeaTac, WA 98148 and other locations in King County on a limited basis.

Time Commitment: In person, Tuesdays and/or Thursdays during business hours (about one day per week-depending on volunteer pool). April 2024-October 2024.

Skills/Qualifications: 

 

  • Ability to communicate and work effectively as a team member in a multicultural environment.
  • Proficiency in language(s) spoken by IRC client groups is a plus but not required (Pashto, Dari, Ukrainian, Russian, Arabic, etc.).
  • Basic computer skills for data entry.
  • Ability to travel to the IRC SeaTac office.

 

How to apply:

Attend a volunteer orientation! Sign up here.

(Updated April 2024)