The International Rescue Committee's resettlement office in Miami opened in 1960 mainly to assist refugees fleeing the revolution in Cuba. Since then, the office has resettled tens of thousands of refugees from all over the world. In 2000, the Miami office expanded its services to asylees and Cuban lottery parolees. The IRC provides a comprehensive range of programs that ensure refugees receive assistance and guidance promoting their long-term success. These services are provided by dedicated and well-trained staff members who welcome new arrivals with compassion, understanding and respect.
Resettlement Wish List
We are always in need of basic items such as clothing, furniture, home accessories, and food for newly arrived refugee families. If you would like to donate to the IRC, please contact Mariam Falzchuck at (305) 640-9881 ext. 16 or Miguel Molina at (305) 640-9881 ext. 17. You can also email mariamf@theIRC.org or miguelm@theIRC.org
While we welcome all donations, we have limited storage space and transportation capacity. Cash donations enable us to allocate resources where they are needed most. Any cash donations received will be distributed equitably to all IRC clients. All Donations to the IRC are tax deductible.
Please make sure that all donations are clean and in working condition.
Volunteer Opportunities
Our volunteers work in a variety of areas, all of which are are intended to enhance the IRC's capacity to assist our clients in achieving self-sufficiency and in becoming capable and productive members of the South Florida community.
We are always on the lookout for dedicated and committed volunteers for the following positions:
Accounting l Advocacy & Outreach l Casework Assistance l Computer Consultants l Clerical Work l Database Development l Donation Drives l Employment / Human Resources Consultants l Fundraising Assistants l Graphic Design l Grant Research & Writing Consultants l Research l Translators for the following languages: Spanish, French, Somali and other languages to English l Tax Preparation l Special Events
For more information on volunteer or internship opportunities, please contact Odyscea Kian at (305) 640-9881 ext. 33 or write to odysceam@theIRC.org
