TITLE: ESL Volunteer
LOCATION: Montana (remote available)
START DATE: Rolling
COMMITMENT: Consistent availability preferred, minimum of 2 hours weekly

BACKGROUND:

The International Rescue Committee is the leading nonsectarian, voluntary organization providing relief, protection and resettlement services for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. The IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is reflected in well-planned resettlement assistance, global emergency relief, rehabilitation, and advocacy for refugees. Founded in 1933, the IRC is a global leader in emergency relief, rehabilitation, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement services, and advocacy for those uprooted or affected by conflict and oppression. The resettlement office in Missoula, Montana provides services to approximately 120 newly arriving refugees per year.

 

SCOPE OF WORK:

Volunteers will help prepare immigrants and refugees with limited English proficiency to have the skills and knowledge to become successfully employed, understand US financial systems, and become economically self-sufficient. As such, you will be expected to learn about the IRC (history, scope of work, values, etc.), our clients, and core services. All activities will be done in coordination with office staff and under the supervision of the Economic Empowerment Manager.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Providing individualized support for English Language Learners (ELLs) in 1:1 or group settings, in person or virtually. 

             

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Motivated, flexible, and able to work independently, prioritize, and manage time effectively
  • Strong computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook)
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate and work as a team member in a cross-cultural environment
  • Able to pass an IRC background check through HireRight
  • Experience working with refugees/diverse populations is a plus
  • Fluency in an additional language relevant to current refugee populations is a plus: Swahili, Arabic, Pashto, Dari, Spanish, and Ukrainian

 

POSITION LOGISTICS:

  • Compensation: This is a volunteer role
  • Hours: Consistent availability preferred, minimum of 2 hours weekly
  • Supervisor: Economic Empowerment Manager
  • Complete an Volunteer Orientation which covers: The role of the IRC, IRC policies to which all volunteers must adhere, and how to track your volunteer hours

 

Interested candidates should email a resume and brief statement of interest to volunteer.missoula@rescue.org

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.