Employment Services Volunteer and Internship at IRC Turlock California 2026
Applicant criteria
- NationalityNo specific nationality required
- AgeNo specific age required
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Job locationUnited States
- Deadline2027-08-31
Opportunity description
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is accepting applications for an employment services support volunteer and internship opportunity at its Turlock office in California, USA. It suits people who want hands-on nonprofit experience in job development, advocacy and case management, and it is available until August 31, 2027.
About the Employment Services Support Volunteer and Internship
Interns are treated as an extension of IRC staff and leave with transferable skills that can help launch a career in the nonprofit sector. Participants build firsthand knowledge of job development, advocacy, case management and career navigation.
Every intern works on a project developed with staff that benefits the IRC program, its clients and/or the organization, giving the intern a chance to practice skills relevant to their educational or career goals.
Responsibilities
- Client advocacy related to social services, Social Security and other public benefits.
- Helping clients with resume writing, job applications and interview preparation.
- Assisting clients with financial literacy training.
- Supporting the team in outreach to potential employers.
- Collaborating with staff to develop, complete and present a project (to be determined) that benefits the program, its clients and/or staff.
Location and Time Commitment
The role is hybrid, based at the Turlock office. Interns commit 15 hours per week for at least 4 months. Volunteers commit a minimum of 4 hours per week for at least 4 months. Longer commitments are encouraged for both.
Cohort Schedule
- Fall: starts in September.
- Spring: starts in February.
- Summer: starts in May-June.
Applicants should apply 1-2 months before their chosen start date.
Who Should Apply
This role suits students, recent graduates and career changers interested in social services and refugee employment support. Strong cross-cultural communication, comfort with new online tools and a proactive, reliable approach matter most. Proficiency in Dari, Farsi, Pashto or Spanish is a useful asset.
Key Highlights
- Location: Turlock, California, USA (hybrid).
- Duration: at least 4 months, longer commitments encouraged.
- Hours: 15 per week for interns, 4 per week for volunteers.
- Available until: August 31, 2027.
- Required with application: resume and cover letter.
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Duties & responsibilities
- Hands-on professional experience in the nonprofit sector.
- Being treated as an extension of IRC staff.
- Transferable skills that can help launch a nonprofit career.
- A project developed with staff to practice skills and deepen knowledge relevant to educational or career goals.
- Firsthand exposure to job development, advocacy, case management and career navigation.
- Hybrid work arrangement based at the Turlock office.
Eligibility criteria
- Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills, especially in communicating cross-culturally.
- Tech-savvy, with the ability to quickly learn new platforms and online tools.
- Adaptable, reliable, detail-oriented and positive.
- Problem solver with strong initiative.
- Language proficiency in Dari, Farsi, Pashto or Spanish.
- Commitment of 15 hours per week for at least 4 months for interns, or at least 4 hours per week for at least 4 months for volunteers.
Ready to apply?
Employment Services Volunteer and Internship at IRC Turlock California 2026