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Logistics Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee
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13 people are interested
The volunteer will be assisting in preparing for the arrival of new refugees and as well as helping in the IRC warehouse.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist in preparing apartments for new refugee arrivals
- Assist in procurement and distribution of household supplies
- Assist in picking up and distributing donated furniture and household items
- Assist in arranging donations in the warehouse and receiving them when needed
- Assist in organizing IRC warehouse.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Energetic, empathetic, organized and ready to do a variety of jobs
- Detail oriented
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Proficiency in a second language preferred: Spanish, French
- Minimum 2-3 months, 10-15 hours per week
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
- Reliable transportation with proof of valid driver's license, insurance and clean driving record
- Willing to adhere to IRC Volunteer and workplace policies
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About International Rescue Committee
Location:
730 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 100, Miami, FL 33172, US
Mission Statement
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.
Description
Since 1960, the Miami resettlement office has resettled more than 10,000refugees, providing them a fresh start and opportunities to use their greatest resources--their motivation, their skills and their experiences--to become independent and self-sufficient new Americans. Currently, the office resettles and/or provides assistance to over 1,000 refugees, asylees, and victims of human trafficking per year in Miami
The IRC makes sure newly arrived refugees receive:
- a furnished home
- help with rent
- health care
- nutritious, affordable food
- English language classes
- help building job, computer & financial literacy skills
- education for their children
- social services and community support
- legal services toward residency & citizenship
For volunteer opportunities, please contact:
mariana.martinez@rescue.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
730 NW 107th Avenue, Suite 100Miami, FL 33172
DATE POSTED
February 23, 2017
SKILLS
- Donor Management
- Warehousing
- Delivery
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3 month minimum, flexible on Fridays