Casework Intern (Fall 2026-UNPAID) IRC - International Rescue Committee Charlottesville Both national and international Internship level Apply Summary by Impactpool The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Casework Intern for Fall 2026 to assist casework staff in providing direct client services to refugee families. Interns will help with tasks such as shopping for and setting up households, transporting clients to appointments, and performing administrative duties like completing applications and creating documentation. This unpaid position requires a commitment to working in a multicultural environment and the ability to work independently. The intern will report to the Casework Supervisor and must be located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Candidate Requirements:

Able to work with minimal supervision Comfortable in a multicultural environment Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reliable and responsible Must have a car for client transport Located in Charlottesville, Virginia The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world's largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees deliver lasting impact by restoring safety, dignity and hope to millions. If you're a solutions-driven, passionate change-maker, come join us in positively impacting the lives of millions of people world-wide for a better future.

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. Domestically, our 28 offices across the U.S. ensure new arrivals have food, shelter, and clothing, and work with refugees to help them gain self-sufficiency.

SCOPE OF WORK

Interns will assist casework staff in providing direct client services, including shopping for and setting up households for arriving refugee families, transporting and accompanying clients to required appointments such as Social Security office, Health Department, Dept. of Social Services and providing orientation to the Charlottesville public transit system. Interns will also perform administrative tasks such as completing applications for services on behalf of clients, creating documentation for case files, and making appointments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Volunteer/Intern Orientation Transport clients to various agencies and appointments Orient new refugees to transportation systems and community Shop for and set up homes for arriving refugees Assist with required documentation for case files Advocate for clients during delivery of needed services; represent IRC in a professional manner Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.

REQUIREMENTS

Able to work with minimal supervision Comfortable working in a multicultural environment Flexible, able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reliable, responsible, able to complete tasks within required time-frame Must have a car and be willing to transport clients in your personal vehicle Must be located in Charlottesville Virginia and be willing to complete field work. This position is unpaid and reports to the Casework Supervisor.

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct . Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding , Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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US Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive and highly competitive set of benefits. In the US, these include: 10 sick days, 10 US holidays, 20-25 paid time off days depending on role and tenure, medical insurance starting at $163 per month, dental starting at $6.50 per month, and vision starting at $5 per month, FSA for healthcare and commuter costs, a 403b retirement savings plans with immediately vested matching, disability & life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program which is available to our staff and their families to support counseling and care in times of crisis and mental health struggles.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IRC considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Impactpool we do our best to provide you the most accurate info, but closing dates may be wrong on our site. Please check on the recruiting organization's page for the exact info. Candidates are responsible for complying with deadlines and are encouraged to submit applications well ahead. Before applying, please make sure that you have read the requirements for the position and that you qualify. Applications from non-qualifying applicants will most likely be discarded by the recruiting manager. Summary by Impactpool The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is seeking a Casework Intern for Fall 2026 to assist casework staff in providing direct client services to refugee families. Interns will help with tasks such as shopping for and setting up households, transporting clients to appointments, and performing administrative duties like completing applications and creating documentation. This unpaid position requires a commitment to working in a multicultural environment and the ability to work independently. The intern will report to the Casework Supervisor and must be located in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Candidate Requirements:

Able to work with minimal supervision Comfortable in a multicultural environment Flexible and able to work in a fast-paced setting Excellent written and verbal communication skills Reliable and responsible Must have a car for client transport Located in Charlottesville, Virginia Fellowship Master the recruitment process of the impact sector! Become a fellow and gain access to Impactpool's premium material that will boost your career in the impact sector Explore fellowship Show IRC - International Rescue Committee that you are interested in them Recruiters from the organization will be able to view your profile, contact you for current & future vacancies and engage you on opportunities that match your skills and interest. Connect with organization