International Rescue Committee in Charlottesville

The Festival of Cultures, held this past Saturday, June 6, was a wonderful day for all! It was a great opportunity for our staff, AmeriCorps members, interns, and volunteers to connect with the community, increase language access, and share about IRC programming.

This family-friendly event offered free sports physicals for students and health education resources from many community partners. The event also featured a bounce house, face painting, food, and music and dance celebrating different cultures. Thank you to the , , , , and the Thomas Jefferson Adult Career Education for making this event a success!

Do you have a passion for working with youth and making a difference in your community?

IRC Charlottesville is hiring! Join our team as an Education AmeriCorps member and help newly arrived refugee and immigrant young people thrive in their new home. This is your chance to inspire the next generation, one student at a time.

For more information and to apply today, click the link below to visit our careers page. We are currently accepting applications, so please share this opportunity with your network! https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/details/Education---AmeriCorps_JR00003589-1?locations=21481910a4211002112a4be96c3d0000

Thank you to for their continued support to IRC Virginia.

The U.S. healthcare system can be overwhelming, especially for those navigating it in a new country. We're looking for a compassionate AmeriCorps member to join our Health team and support refugee and immigrant families access the care they deserve. If you're committed to health equity and want to serve your community, this might be the position for you. We are currently accepting applications, so please share this opportunity with your network.

For more information and to apply today, visit our careers page: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/details/Health-Futures---Americorps_JR00003575?locations=21481910a4211002112a4be96c3d0000

Thank you to for their continued support to IRC Virginia.

Ready to help people build new futures?

IRC Charlottesville is hiring! We're looking for a passionate AmeriCorps member to join our Economic Empowerment team and support refugees and immigrants on their journey to financial independence. If you're driven by purpose and want to make a real impact in your community, this opportunity is for you. We are currently accepting applications, so please share this opportunity with your networks!

For more information and to apply today, visit our careers page: https://theirc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External_Careers/details/Economic-Empowerment---AmeriCorps_JR00003587?locations=21481910a4211002112a4be96c3d0000

Thank you to for their continued support to IRC Virginia!

Join us this Saturday to celebrate all cultures and healthy lifestyles at the 2026 Festival of Cultures, sponsored by UVA health, TJACE, the IRC, and the Brooks Family YMCA. Learn about fostering a healthy lifestyle, enjoy multicultural entertainment, and have some delicious food at event food trucks.

Be sure to stop by and connect with staff and volunteers from the IRC! The fair is this Saturday, June 6, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm, at the Brooks Family YMCA (151 McIntire Pk Dr).. We hope to see you there!

MYVA mentees, mentors, IRC staff, friends, and siblings gathered at Ivy Creek Natural Area and Historic River View Farm in Charlottesville for a celebration of the MYVA program. Attendees enjoyed a tour of Ivy Creek, a lesson on the area's history, a demonstration by the Charlottesville Astronomical Society, refreshments, and lawn games. Thank you to our great partners who made this such a memorable experience!

The Mentoring Youth in Virginia (MYVA) program pairs newcomer youth with a volunteer mentor to provide support with goals and growing up in the US. If you or someone you know would like to volunteer with the IRC, check out our current volunteer roles here: https://www.rescue.org/volunteer-opportunities/charlottesville-va

High school seniors participated in our Senior Saturday Celebration at the Center for Community Partnerships in downtown Charlottesville. Participants had the chance to reflect on their activities, accomplishments, and support systems throughout their high school careers and were encouraged to think about their post-graduation plans. The event included a scavenger hunt on the Charlottesville Downtown Mall and ended with lunch and a raffle where students won prizes. Wishing a well-earned CONGRATULATIONS to all of our senior students! 🎓💛

On April 22, the IRC in Charlottesville was privileged to be recognized once again by the Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run for our commitment to helping our community become a home for all people.

The IRC was represented at this year’s Sri Chinmoy Oneness-Home Peace Run ceremony by Cecilia Lapp Stoltzfus, IRC Virginia’s Food & Agriculture Program Manager. Cecilia was joined by her colleague and clients who participate in the New Roots agricultural program in Charlottesville.

The Peace Run “is a global torch relay that offers everyone in the world a chance to express their longing for peace…since its founding in 1987, the Run has visited almost every country on earth – over 150 nations and territories – and touched the lives of millions of people.”

Our team was thrilled to participate in Westminster-Canterbury's first ever Non-Profit Fair. We enjoyed connecting with both residents and other area non-profits and community partners. The event was a great success with over 200 participants engaging with the work of our work and other non-profits in our area. Thank you to Westminster-Canterbury of the Blue Ridge for being such a wonderful host!