About the role#
The Casework Intern will support casework staff in providing direct services to refugee families in Charlottesville. This role involves both administrative support and field work to assist new arrivals as they transition into the community. This is an unpaid internship for the Fall 2026 term.
What you'll do#
- Attend the required Volunteer and Intern Orientation.
- Shop for and set up homes for arriving refugee families.
- Transport and accompany clients to appointments at agencies such as the Social Security office, Health Department, and Department of Social Services.
- Orient new refugees to the Charlottesville public transit system and the local community.
- Assist with administrative tasks, including completing applications for services and preparing documentation for case files.
- Advocate for clients during the delivery of services and represent the organization in a professional manner.
- Record hours and submit monthly timesheets via the online dashboard.
What you'll need#
- Current location in Charlottesville, Virginia, with the ability to perform field work.
- A personal vehicle and the willingness to transport clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Comfort working in a multicultural environment.
- Reliability and the ability to complete tasks within required timeframes.
- Preferred academic backgrounds include Human Resources, Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, or International Relations.
Location & details#
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Fall 2026.
- Compensation: This is an unpaid position.
