Announcement
Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC works in more than 40 countries and in 28 U.S. cities helping people displaced due to violence, persecution, and disaster to survive, reclaim control of their future, and strengthen their communities. The number of registered refugees arriving in the U.S. to make a new life are expected to increase under the vision of the Biden administration. These refugee families are coming out of strenuous circumstances and in need of assistance and resettlement. The Community Sponsorship Program is meant to serve newly arriving refugee families by providing services and assistance in becoming self-sufficient and to integrate into the fabric of their new U.S. community as soon as possible. The Community Sponsorship Program creates an opportunity for the community to take part in the resettlement process and the lives of our clients, combining financial contributions and in-kind donations, and group volunteer efforts to contribute to providing support in navigating the resettlement process.
Requirements:
- Have a team of 6 – 10 volunteers willing to offer the necessary time and dedication for the project.
- Commit to 6 months of ongoing education, mentorship, and client support.
- Raise $5,000 to support the family you will be working with.
- Co-sponsor group members should be 18 years or older.
- Be located within 100 miles of the IRC San Diego Office.
- Participation and clearance of Screening and IRC Background Checks.
- Each team member’s submission of a Volunteer Application.
- Provide in-kind donations for household and personal needs.
- Each Co-sponsor group member should be willing to show proof of COVID vaccination.
Contact
Anchalee Gaffney, Community Sponsorship Manager, Southern California.
703-509-5192
