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Refugee Health Access Volunteer- Training

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ORGANIZATION: International Rescue Committee

  • 8 people are interested
IRC

Health Access: Assist newly arrived refugees as they navigate health care appointments. Health Access volunteers provide transportation, either via public transportation or a personal vehicle, to get refugees to health appointments, walk them to the correct clinic, help them through the check-in process and make sure they have everything they need before they leave. Health Access volunteers are key to making sure our clients feel comfortable and supported within an intimidating system. Volunteers also communicate with the IRC health team to make sure that if there are issues or required next steps, we can address them. The interactions with clients served are one-time interactions.

  • Commitment: For this role, we are looking for people who live in Salt Lake City and have availability for a full workday (9-5), but the commitment is 3-4 hours a week 2 times per month. Each Friday you will receive an appointment confirmation with client information for the next week. The full day of availability helps us to actually schedule appointments as smaller windows are hard to work within.
  • Next Steps: Sign up to attend the training on August 5th SIGN UP HERE https://signup.com/go/kYnqcFX
(All volunteers are asked to donate $45 to cover the cost of the background check, which you can submit here: https://help.rescue.org/donate/us-salt-lake-city-ut Once the donation is received, we will process the online background check through HireRight which will prompt you via email to submit some information. Once that clears, we will follow-up with shift schedules and training information)

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About International Rescue Committee

Location:

221 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84101, US

Mission Statement

The International Rescue Committee serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict worldwide. Founded in 1933, the IRC is committed to freedom, human dignity, and self-reliance. This commitment is expressed in emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict development, resettlement assistance, and advocacy.

Description

Each year, thousands of refugees are invited by the U.S. government to seek safety and freedom. Forced to flee conflict or persecution, many refugees have survived against incredible odds. Refugees step off the plane with next to nothing but their dignity, hope, and determination. In Salt Lake City, the IRC helps approximately 500 refugees each year to rebuild their lives.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Health & Medicine
Race & Ethnicity
Advocacy & Human Rights, Health & Medicine, Race & Ethnicity

WHEN

Thu Jul 25, 2019 - Wed Sep 04, 2019
05:30 PM - 06:30 PM

WHERE

221 S 400 WSalt Lake City, UT 84110

(40.7556,-111.9)
 

DATE POSTED

June 26, 2019

SKILLS

  • Cross-cultural Communication
  • People Skills
  • Problem Solving

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Driver's License Needed
  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • We are requesting one day per week two times per month. This opportunity is available for the calendar year.

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