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Donations Volunteer
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Location:
San Jose, California, 95112, United States
Organization:
International Rescue Committee - San Jose
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Start date:
November 2, 2009
Sex:
All are welcome
Skill(s):
driving, fundraising, special events planning, typing
Area of Focus:
Community Development, Immigration, Travel and Transportation
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End date:
December 23, 2010
Age:
Seniors (65 and over), Adults (18-64)
Language(s):
English
Last updated:
October 29, 2009
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Description:
BACKGROUND:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading, non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services, and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict.
IRC SAN JOSE:
As one of the IRC’s 25 domestic resettlement offices, the IRC San Jose office works to assist refugees in rebuilding their lives and reuniting families in Santa Clara County. Since opening its doors in 1979, the San Jose office has served as the gateway to over 20,000 refugees, who through their own unique cultures and talents, have helped to build a stronger community. A committed staff of professionals and volunteers provide essential resettlement services to refugee families, providing them with the resources and tools to start over and regain control of their lives. Services include meeting basic needs, orientation, referrals to local resources, job placement and community participation activities.
SCOPE OF VOLUNTEER WORK:
The Donations Pick-up Volunteer will pick-up and/or deliver donations to needed places around the San Jose area. The volunteer must have a truck, SUV, van or other large vehicle.
COMMITMENT:
As needed basis. Will be working with volunteer coordinator.
LOCATION:
Around San Jose
ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:
•Pick-up In-Kind donations from local families, business, community groups and others.
•Drop-off donations at IRC San Jose storage unit or deliver it directly to refugee families.
REQUIREMENTS:
•To pick-up volunteer must have a truck, SUV, van or other large vehicle.
•Reliable, flexible, and able to take direction.
•Willing to learn about cross-cultural communication and ethnic backgrounds of clients.
•Willing to learn about IRC history, philosophy, global work, and local efforts.
•Willing to adhere to IRC volunteer and workplace policies.
•Able to communicate clearly and effectively in English; additional fluency in a refugee language preferred but not mandatory.
REWARDS:
•A solid overview and hands on experience with refugee resettlement and immigration.
•Your work has a direct, positive impact on refugees living in Northern California.
•You will interact with refugees and learn about diverse cultures.
How to Apply:
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Permalink:
http://www.idealist.org/if/i/en/av/VolunteerOpportunity/162201-132/c
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