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.Job Title: Mental Health Resource Guide Intern
Location:  Hybrid
State Date: ASAP - August/Sept 2025
Duration: 4-6 Months; 16+ hours per week; Standard business hours.

***** NOTE: This is an unpaid internship. *******

ABOUT US: 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 29 U.S. cities to restore safety, dignity and hope, the IRC leads the way from harm to home.

ABOUT THE JOB:
The Mental Health Resource Guide Intern will support the IRC-LA team in developing, updating, and organizing a comprehensive, user-friendly guide to local mental health services and support resources. This role is ideal for students or emerging professionals interested in mental health, public health, social work, or community advocacy.
The intern will work closely with IRC staff and external providers to ensure the guide is accurate, culturally responsive, and accessible to the diverse communities served by the IRC. The final product will serve as a key tool for IRC clients and staff across multiple programs.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
Develop skills in information curation, accessibility, and trauma-informed communication
Learn how nonprofits collaborate with community partners and direct service providers
Deepen understanding of culturally responsive care in refugee and immigrant communities

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research and compile relevant mental health services across Los Angeles and surrounding areas
Ensure all entries include accurate contact information, service descriptions, languages offered, eligibility criteria, and cost/accessibility info
Collaborate with staff, community partners, and service providers to gather new or updated resource data
Organize content in a digital, searchable format suitable for internal and client-facing use
Assist in promoting the guide internally across IRC departments

REQUIREMENTS:
Interest in mental health, public health, social work, or community-based services
Strong research and writing skills
High attention to detail and strong organizational habits
Able to work independently and take initiative
Experience working with immigrant or refugee communities a plus
Familiarity with health literacy and/or trauma-informed practices is a plus

Our Hiring Process: 
Attend an info session to learn more about this opportunity. RSVP HERE.
Submit your online application here.
Interview with our team.
A background check was done via HireRight (a donation of $49 to help cover the cost).
Attend an Orientation. 

Don't hesitate to contact Volunteer.LA@Rescue.org if you have any questions.Minimum Qualifications:Update
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.