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Economic Empowerment Volunteer

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ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee in Los Angeles

  • 13 people are interested
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SCOPE OF WORK: The Economic Empowerment Volunteer will assist the IRC Economic Empowerment team with client job placement, interview skills and resume/cover letter development. COMMITMENT: We ask that volunteers commit at least 2 hours, one day a week, although any additional time is welcome. RESPONSIBILITIES: * Provide one-on-one support job search support with refugees and asylees * Help identify potential employment through job searches, employer interaction, and assessment of client skill set * Assist client with resumes, job application, mock interviews, and other job readiness activities HIGHLY DESIRED:

  • Bilingual in Spanish
  • Bilingual in Farsi and or Armenian
  • Bilingual in Arabic
This position reports to the AmeriCorps Economic Empowerment Associate and Volunteer Coordinator. To apply please send a résumé and availabilty to Rameena Rahman, Volunteer Coordinator: Rameena.Rahman@rescue.org

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About International Rescue Committee in Los Angeles

Location:

625 North Maryland Avenue, Glendale, CA 91206, US

Mission Statement

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) helps families uprooted by crisis survive and rebuild their lives.

Description

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Employment
Immigrants & Refugees
Advocacy & Human Rights, Employment, Immigrants & Refugees

WHEN

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WHERE

625 N. Maryland Ave.Glendale, CA 91206

(34.155655,-118.25415)
 

DATE POSTED

September 11, 2017

SKILLS

  • Tutoring
  • Mentoring
  • Professional Development
  • Verbal / Written Communication

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • At least 2-4 hours a week, 1 day a week.

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