International Rescue Committee
English Language Learning Intern (Fall 2025- Unpaid)
International Rescue Committee - Charlottesville, Virginia, United States, 22902
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Internship Opportunity With The International Rescue Committee
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. 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 29 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
The intern will assist the Adult Education Specialist with various aspects of the programs. Tasks may include setting up the classroom, making copies, answering clients' questions regarding language and culture, assisting with classroom activities, data entry, and occasionally providing childcare and transportation. Responsibilities
- Attend ESOL and Cultural Orientation classes on designated days - Arrive a few minutes early to check in with teacher about the day's classroom activities - Assist struggling students with class assignments. - Assist with set-up and tear-down during Cultural Orientation - Provide supervision for young children when present. - Help integrate digital literacy in the classroom - Other duties as assigned - Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.
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. 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 29 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
The intern will assist the Adult Education Specialist with various aspects of the programs. Tasks may include setting up the classroom, making copies, answering clients' questions regarding language and culture, assisting with classroom activities, data entry, and occasionally providing childcare and transportation. Responsibilities
- Attend ESOL and Cultural Orientation classes on designated days - Arrive a few minutes early to check in with teacher about the day's classroom activities - Assist struggling students with class assignments. - Assist with set-up and tear-down during Cultural Orientation - Provide supervision for young children when present. - Help integrate digital literacy in the classroom - Other duties as assigned - Record hours and submit completed timesheet for each month via the IRC's online Volunteer Dashboard.