Airport pick-up volunteers will work closely with caseworkers to receive families as they arrive at the DFW International Airport.  Volunteers must have access to a car and be willing to transport IRC clients with it. Volunteers should also be culturally sensitive and respectful of diverse backgrounds, self-motivated and comfortable working with little supervision, and able to handle sensitive client information confidentially. Most importantly, volunteers should be welcoming and eager to help newly arrived refugees settle into the DFW community.



LOCATION: Primarily off-site in the DFW area (exact location disclosed to volunteers)

 

COMMITMENT:On an RSVP basis, with airport pickup options being between Monday and Saturday 6 AM -11:59 PM. However, volunteers should normally expect to spend 2-4 hours on a given day working with a family. 

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

  • Communicate with IRC staff about pick-up and drop-off logistics
  • Ensure client(s) have all their luggage and assist with reporting lost luggage if needed
  • Assist caseworkers with ensuring client(s) are properly buckled in and all luggage has been loaded into the car
  • Assist caseworkers with initial home orientation to ensure clients know how to safely use appliances.
  • Record hours and submit a completed time sheet at the end of each month via the IRC’s online Volunteer Dashboard
  • Volunteers may occasionally have to pick up car seats from IRC office when needed

 

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Available on an as-needed basis
  • Reliability, attention to detail
  • Work well under pressure
  • Flexible and adaptive to change
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Provide a valid driver’s license with current insurance 
  • Willing to use personal vehicle
  • Willing to adhere to IRC Volunteer and workplace policies, including confidentiality policies

 

HOW TO APPLY:

  • Attend an info session
  • Submit a volunteer application
  • Submit your volunteer application here 
  • Pass a background check ($45 contribution is encouraged to offset cost)
  • Submit requested paperwork and plan for 1st day
  • Begin your service!