1. International Internship in the USA 2027 in Economic Empowerment, Migration, and Community Development

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is accepting applications for unpaid volunteer internships at its Baltimore, Maryland office, giving participants applied experience in humanitarian work. Applications run in seasonal cycles throughout the year, each with its own deadline.

About the Volunteer Internships at IRC Baltimore

Every intern works under the supervision of an IRC staff member and helps support humanitarian immigrant clients in Baltimore. Internships are in-office with some remote work, and all interns must be in the office at least one day a week. You can browse more volunteer opportunities on For9a.

Available Positions

• Economic Empowerment Intern
• Extended Services Intern
• Immigration Legal Services Intern
• Intake Intern
• Walk-In Services Intern
• Youth Intern
• Development Intern
• Community Engagement Intern

Schedule and Time Commitment

Internships generally require a commitment of at least 15 hours per week for 13 weeks. They are unpaid, though university credit may be arranged. If you are comparing options, see other internships listed on For9a.

• Spring internships (late January to mid April): applications open in October and are due late November.
• Summer internships (late May to mid August): applications open in March and are due mid April.
• Fall internships (October to mid January): applications open in June and are due end of August.

Who Should Apply

This opportunity suits students and early-career applicants who want hands-on experience in refugee and immigrant services, legal support, youth programs, or community engagement. Applicants should be able to travel to the Baltimore office weekly and commit to the full 13-week schedule.

Key Highlights

• Location: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
• Duration: 13 weeks, at least 15 hours per week
• Type: Unpaid volunteer internship with possible university credit
• Format: In-office at least one day a week, with some remote work
• Cycles: Spring, summer and fall, with separate deadlines