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On Call Assistant (Unpaid)
Elizabeth, NJ
Job Description
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 more than 25 U.S. cities helping people to survive, reclaim control of their future and strengthen their communities. A force for humanity, IRC employees delivers 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.
Job Title:On-call
VolunteerSector:Community Development
Employment Category:Volunteer
Employment Type:Occasionally
Compensation:USD0.00 - 0.00Hourly (un-paid)
Location:Elizabeth, NJ
Job Description
BACKGROUND:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. At work in over 40 countries and 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.
SCOPE OF THE ON-CALL VOLUNTEER WORK:
The on-call volunteer will be assigned to support across all departments of IRC NJ, with a focus on those with high needs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Volunteers will be added to an on-call list and contacted for an assignment based on their schedule. Assignments will vary, but may include:
Apartment Set-up:
Assist carrying, moving, and setting up furniture and other household items.
Assist with the delivery of furniture and other household items
In-kind Donations:
Assist with drop-off and delivery of in-kind donations.
Identify and collect appropriate clothing donations for refugee families.
Organize and inventory donations
Interpretation/translation assignments
Assist IRC staff with interpretation or translation
Open to other assignments as needed
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way - our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.
Commitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
Minimum Qualifications:QualificationsCommitment to Gender, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion: The IRC is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, respectful, and safe work environment where all persons are treated fairly, with dignity and respect. The IRC expressly prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or bullying of the IRC persons in any work setting. We aim to increase the representation of women, people that are from country and communities we serve, and people who identify as races and ethnicities that are under-represented in global power structures.
A strong desire to help people and enthusiasm to work in a multi-cultural environment
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Required Experience
Open
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