Summer 2026: Asylum Seekers and Families Program Intern (Unpaid)

International Rescue Committee - IRC

Internship Closes 01 May 2026 28 days left

Overview

This internship supports the Asylum Seekers and Families program through community engagement, outreach, and case management assistance.


Key Responsibilities
  • Support case management for asylum seekers and families
  • Drive and accompany clients to appointments
  • Accompany clients on bus/metro trips to help them learn routes
  • Conduct outreach, including development of materials and presentations
  • Network for and develop community partnerships and collaborations
  • Contribute to monitoring and evaluation of Safety & Wellness Department
  • Conduct screening calls for potential clients, working with interpreters and determining eligibility for the program
Required Experience

Prior experience in case work, working with clients with a variety of immigration statuses, familiarity with refugee and asylee populations helpful, but not required. Demonstrated success working and communicating with people of varied English-speaking abilities strongly preferred.

Qualifications

Must be currently enrolled in an Associate’s, Bachelor’s or Master’s program focused on social work, women’s/gender studies, public health, business, communication, economics, finance, public policy, public administration, social sciences or a related field.

Other Details
Languages Required
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Languages Preferred
Proficiency in Farsi, Dari, Spanish, Pashto, Arabic, Swahili or Russian preferred.
Contract Duration
Not specified
Work Modality
Majority in-person, and remote as needed.
Remuneration
This is an unpaid internship opportunity.
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