Über diese Fall 2026 English Cafe Intern - UNPAID Stelle bei 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. 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 office in Miami has been serving the community since the 1960s. Over the decades, IRC in Miami has provided critical support to refugees, asylees, survivors of human trafficking, unaccompanied minors, immigrant youth, and their families.
SCOPE OF IMMIGRANT YOUTH ENGLISH INTERN WORK: The Immigrant Youth English Cafe Intern will support our Miami-Dade-based Immigrant Youth team in delivering essential services to immigrant children and their families. Key responsibilities include facilitating and leading the online English Café initiative, meant for youth and adults to practice their English skills. Please note that all internship positions are unpaid, and we are currently considering candidates in South Florida only.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
The intern will learn how to design and deliver project-based social services.
The intern will develop leadership skills.
The intern will develop skills in client empowerment and advocacy.
The intern will learn cultural sensitivity.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead conversational English skills for youth and adults.
Be punctual with a high sense of responsibility.
Prepare the topic, materials and talking points for each session.
Plan and schedule the English Café.
Lead several weekly English Café sessions.
Assist with creating a promotional campaign to engage clients in the English Café.
Assist with outreach to local organizations to help establish partnerships within the community.
Help with data collection and tracking related to the English Café attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Passionate about language education
Excellent communication and writing skills
Organized with attention to detail
Able to work independently and under pressure
An interest in international issues
Strong desire to help people and enthusiasm for working in a multicultural setting
Computer literacy – preferably with PC systems
Access to internet
REQUIREMENTS:
Must pass a background check
Must be at least 18 years old
Minimum commitment of 15 hours per week for a minimum of 3 consecutive months.
Submit intern hours on volunteer dashboard
Bilingual in English/Spanish
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 will report to the Immigrant Youth Program 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.