Volunteers play an important role at the International Institute. There are many ways you or your group can help support us by giving your time and talents.
Please review the listings below to find the best fit for your interests and follow the pathway to the appropriate volunteer opportunity.
Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older. Time commitments vary according to opportunities. Please note: we are not able to offer opportunities for you to practice a foreign laguage.
Citizenship and Immigration:
Multiple opportunities for volunteering and internships in our Citizenship and Immigrations Social Services Department. An interest in migration and immigration issues highly recommended. Bi-lingual skills highly valued – specially Spanish and Portuguese.
Details on Citizenship and Immigration Volunteer Opportunities and Applications.
Refugee Resettlement:
Group and Individual volunteers needed in our Refugee Resettlement Department for a variety of projects from mentoring new refugees, setting up a new home for a family, or hosting a donation drive for specific items needed for our newcomers. Internships also available. Self-starters and wiliness to commit to a minimum of 4 months highly recommended for most opportunities.
Details on Refugee Resettlement Volunteer Opportunities and Applications.
Other Volunteer Options:
Morning and Afternoon Receptionist
We are seeking one or more dependable volunteers to greet clients and visitors, and to direct calls from the main IIRI telephone line, Monday through Friday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. You may choose one or more days per week. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to brush up on work skills, while interacting with our diverse client base. Great resume builder!
Contact Maria Encarnacion at 401-784-8641 or via email.
Call for Volunteer interpreters bi-lingual Spanish/English for Tax Program!
IIRI is seeking volunteers who would like to help low income community members by providing needed interpreting during the tax preparation process. Interpreters are needed Wednesday evenings and/or Saturday mornings beginning in mid January 2010 through mid April 2010. If you are friendly, outgoing, detail oriented and interested in working with a diverse clientele, this is the volunteer opportunity for you! For more information about this special volunteer opportunity please contact Dale Halburian at dhalburian@iiri.org or 784-8647.
Specialized Volunteer Opportunities
Writing skills? Bilingual skills? Health services specialist? If you have specialized skills that you think could benefit our organization, we'd like to hear from you!
IIRI Volunteer Application for ongoing Volunteer Options. Return to Cindy Mauch, Associate Director at cmauch@iiri.org or fax to 401-467-6530
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