International Rescue Committee Employer Reviews

A lot of interaction with people from various countries, various languages and very different cultures. The most enjoyable part of this position was the deep desire in each team member to their coworkers and clients.

Its training, we work on mock interviews, difficult questions and the answers to those questions.

Doing volunteering jobs. Conducting a computer literacy classes to the new coming refugees. Teach refugees them how useful computers and technology is important in every day life.

provide interpreting service from english to arabic and from arabic to english in a professional way to ARAC employees and help the Arabic refugees to understand the rules in the united state ,also weekly classes to teach them to find a jobs.

IRC is a great international NGO , I had a great time working with them. I met wonderful people and they provide a lot of trainings

I love the work I did there because it was a great job based an social responsability. As an immigrant I came here with dream and set goals so I wanted to be able to help kids that just came in US get a bit of the knowledge about the American culture and learn the new language. I was also able to help make translation since i speak 5 language.

Total lack of communication from management. Very disorganized environment. Lack of information. Need to "fit" in with established group otherwise you will not last there. Favoritism is very high here which allow some employees to get away with lateness, late projects, and even hangovers.

My work was to choose necessary places for establishing enterprices.
To train the stuff wich would work there.
To contract the agreements between supplies and us about obtain equipments for the enterprices.

• Case manager in the provision of immediate resettlement needs for newly arrived refugees.
• Accompaniment to appointments, referrals and guidance in the development of long term resettlement plans.

Internship for research and volunteer recruitment. Worked with the Human Trafficking Prevention Group.

Great experience for prospective teachers. Teachers work morning classes. Students vary in age from very young to elderly.

Assist Case Management staff with resettlement services to clients, including setting up apartments for new arrivals; assisting clients with applications for Social Security and Texas state identification cards; teaching clients how to cash checks and use public transportation; setting up phones service for clients; assisting clients with medical appointments – more... and appointments for WIC, Food Stamps, Social Security, grocery shopping, and school enrollment; and preparing forms and paperwork. Assist Case Management staff in making medical appointments for clients and filling out applications for food stamps and Medicaid. Support staff by picking up newly arriving clients from the airport. – less

Working with refugees is very rewarding. Learned a lot about different culture, tradition, languages and meet a lot of people from all walks of life. I enjoyed working with them. The enjoyable part of the work was building relationship with different people from different part of the world. The hardest part of the work watching a mother losing her child – more... because of malnourishment. – less

It's oddly rewarding to just hang out and play games with the refugees in this program.

The work environment is great. At first, it was self-started work, as work load got large, you have to learn how to get the job done and also be well organized.

In the U.S. Programs where I work in Tucson, AZ the office culture is great. This is perfect for some one who longs to work internationally, but can't either due to family or other restrictions. Every day you are exposed to different cultures, languages, and many times they treat you like family.
The office is like one big family. We all support eachother – more... in whatever way we can. We cook for eachother, and our potlucks are like no other...Ethiopian food, Nepali food, Mexican, Afghani, the list goes on. We all love to share our family recipes with eachother.
On the other side of the coin, the hardest part, as with any humanitarian aide, is you can't help everyone to the extent they often need. The refugees we assist often have gone through unimaginable difficulties, lost family, have been tortured, and persecuted, and when they come to America, they often feel that it will be easier here. In some ways it is easier. You don't have to avoid gunfire and blasts on a daily basis, but you do have to work for what you get. Finding a job is often the most difficult task for a refugee and it can be frustrating and even scary for them when they do not find a job quickly.
Another small aspect of frustration is sometimes a disconnect of communication between headquarters in NY and the local offices, but there is effort to remedy this. – less

This was more a volunteer service. It was definitely rewarding, tutoring the kids in English and Math. They are always so willing to learn and are just beaming with excitement every time they see you. Unlike most kids who are forced to stay after school for more studying, these kids are here because they genuinely want to learn and its just very rewarding – more... to work with them. I learned a great deal about different cultures from these kids and I also learned what it feels like to be a teacher where the students are happy to learn from you. – less

Helped Somali-Bantu children read and write
Talked with them about American culture

The Ambassador program demanded a great deal of organization and meeting tight deadlines, which made it very challenging! I enjoy every part of it. It makes you be creative and come up at the last minute with a decision. The program is a one-month project, therefore I cannot really evaluate the workplace. My supervisor, The Program Coordinator, was – more... a real professional (although a volunteer too) and we made a good team with her. I improved my leadership skills and presentation skills.

The most enjoyable part - working with youth is always enjoyable! – less

Best place to feel good at work, very good management , multicultural workers and clients