Fall 2026 Preferred Communities Intern - UNPAID

About the role

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

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 28 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home. The IRC in Tallahassee office was established in 2015 and has resettled over 1,500 refugees from 50 countries into Big Bend communities.

Scope of Pc Casework Intern Work

The major goal of the Preferred Communities (PC) program is t o support refugee and ORR-eligible populations with challenging needs that require special attention, including those with serious medical conditions, women at risk, and elderly refugees. Clients are mainly received from Reception and Placement (R&P), Matching Grant or DCF including walk-in clients.

This position requires a minimum commitment of 15 hours a week for at least three months. The hours for this position are flexible; however, will primarily be between 9AM and 5PM on weekdays, with occasional weekend activities. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid.

Responsibilities

The PC Casework Intern will assist the casework team with the following tasks:

• Help with document management, including scanning and filing documents
• Complete data entry and note taking tasks
• Assist clients with developing their problem-solving skills, empowering them to handle situations independently and supporting their self-sufficiency
• Accompany caseworkers to appointments and support them with service delivery
• Adhere to all IRC work ethics while serving clients
• Collaborate effectively with caseworkers staff and external community providers partnered with the program
• Attend and actively participate in staff meetings and special staff development programs.

Requirements

• Excellent communication and writing skills
• Organized with attention to detail
• Creativity and initiative to follow through on projects
• Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multi-cultural setting
• Strong technical skills
• Submit volunteer hours on volunteer dashboard

This is a hybrid role.

• The internship will be filled on a rolling basis.
• We will continue to accept applications until August 14th, 2026, or until the position is filled, whichever occurs first.
• Internship will begin the week of September 8th, 2026.

This position reports to the ICM Caseworker.

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.

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.