Note this is an unpaid position.

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 Work: IRC Seattle regularly raises unrestricted funds that can be used to cover unexpected costs that restricted grants cannot. Think of rent that the office must pay for our building, or internet for examples. Few grants' funding guidelines permit expenditure of things that might tangentially benefit other offices. Unrestricted funding also allows us to take our programs to the next level, like providing a Claymation workshop for youth. A Peer to Peer Fundraiser works directly with our Development Team to raise unrestricted funds from their network. If you are a chef, invite friends over for dinner for a donation to IRC Seattle. Are you a runner? Ask your co-workers to sponsor your upcoming 10k race with a donation to IRC Seattle. The possibilities are infinite: bake sales, movie nights, lemonade stands...You will be provided with a unique link that you can share with your network so that they can donate directly through that link. No need to exchange Venmo, cash, or marbles!

Specific Duties:

  • Meet with Development Administrator to learn how peer to peer fundraising platforms works.
  • With Development Administrator's help design your platform page so that it is visually appealing.
  • Get well-acquainted with the IRC's mission in Seattle so that you can share it with your community.
  • Share fundraising platform with your network and promote your event. Donations will flow directly to IRC Seattle.
  • Educate your community about IRC Seattle's work!

Location: Remote.

Time Commitment: Varied. Volunteers are welcome to do many different fundraisers, but we request that you at least commit to one fundraising event.

Skills:

  • Ability to learn peer to peer fundraising platform--it is quite simple.
  • Comfort with sharing the work of IRC Seattle. IRC Seattle staff members will assist with this.
  • Ability to leverage community to gather together and contribute to a cause.
  • Fundraising experience is a plus!  
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English.   
  • Willingness to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies 

How to apply: Reach out directly to the Development Team at [email protected].

(Updated December 2024)