Community Outreach Intern - Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington
Community Outreach Internship Description (unpaid, one position, Arlington/Manassas)
Objectives:
- To help with one-on-one interactions with community organizations and outside stakeholders; learn about best practices for volunteer recruitment and community engagement.
- Learn about the challenges and opportunities refugees and other immigrants with legal status encounter after U.S. arrival.
- To help the Outreach team with day-to-day operations and manage active accounts for Migration and Refugee Services (MRS)
Duties: As directed by the MRS Assoc. Director, Community Outreach & Resources in cooperation with the MRS Volunteer Manager/Coordinator:
· Coordinate collegiate volunteer and intern recruitment and registration for the upcoming term; plan and co-present at various outreach and recruitment events, workshops, etc.; assist in recording intern hours and maintaining departmental database entries; identify opportunities for MRS participation
· Help present the MRS Refugee Simulation to local schools and organizations.
· Update the website and general support for the Virginia Community Capacity Initiative
· Assist in event planning and donor recognition
· Other duties as directed
Qualifications:
- Junior or Senior in College preferred (be at least 18 years of age)
- Open to other cultures and beliefs; effective interpersonal & cross-cultural communication
- Adept in Microsoft 365 and a variety of social media platforms
- Flexible and adaptable regarding variety and change in routines and duties
- Working knowledge of at least one critical foreign language preferred (Dari, Farsi, Arabic, Spanish, Pashto, Ukrainian, or Kurdish)
- A U.S. driver’s license with a clean record and at least three years of driving experience is preferred
- Have a reliable means of transportation to our office (car or public transport)
- Act in a timely, professional, and ethical manner in all interactions with agency staff and clients
Time Commitment:
- 4-6 hours daily on weekdays, three or more days per week (or equivalent); occasional weekend projects (could be more or less)
Experience earned: Non-Government Organization (NGO)/association management, public administration, fundraising and development, international studies
How to apply:
To apply online, https://volunteer.samaritan.com/custom/501/opp_details/10490 Please click on the BLUE ‘sign up’ button to apply. You can upload your resume and cover letter here as well. Send a cover letter and resume to Volunteer.newcomer@ccda.net.
Catholic Charities is a ministry of the Catholic Diocese of Arlington operating under the auspices of its Bishop. Interns serve as representatives of the agency during their internship and are expected to respect the moral teachings and religious doctrines of the Catholic Faith. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for internship without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected statuses.