International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring

👫 This month, our office said farewell to and celebrated the Spring 2026 intern cohort, who ended their internship term on May 15th. We greatly appreciate our interns’ commitment to the various programs and clients they served.

💛 On behalf of the IRC in Silver Spring, we wish you the best of luck in your next adventures and pursuits!

💛 In honor of Mental Health Awareness month, the IRC in Silver Spring thanks our partner, Vesta, Inc. , for uplifting humanitarian immigrants through their mental health and wellness services. We appreciate the kindness and support of the Vesta team and your ongoing partnership.

❓ Are you looking for a way to make a meaningful impact in the lives of newcomer youth this Summer?

Volunteer with the 2026 IRC Newcomer Youth Summer Academy to help support middle and high school students from Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties through programming focused on:

School readiness
Social-emotional development
Youth leadership
College & career preparation
English language development
Community-building and mentorship

The Summer Academy will run from July 6- August 6, 2026, Monday through Thursday, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, at a school site in Landover Hills, Maryland. The exact location will be shared with volunteers following onboarding.

Middle School Cohort: July 6th – July 16th
High School Cohort: July 27th – August 6th


Volunteer requirements:

All volunteers must be at least 18 years old.
All volunteers must complete a background check and attend an in-person training on Monday, June 29th from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
All volunteers must provide their own transportation to and from site.

Learn more about available volunteer roles here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4uziLvQ

For World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue & Development, the IRC celebrates the many cultures and languages humanitarian immigrants bring to the DMV community.

To promote inclusivity and ensure accessible communication, the IRC in Silver Spring provides cost-effective in-person and over-the-phone interpretation services in over 44 languages. Our services make communication accessible for Limited English Proficient (LEP) populations in healthcare, legal, education, business, and community organizations.

When every culture is understood and valued, stronger and more inclusive communities become possible.

❓ Did you know that you can get the IRC in Silver Spring’s monthly newsletter sent directly to your e-mail inbox?

💛 Follow the steps below to join our mailing list!

1️⃣ Open the following link: https://bit.ly/41C1aan
2️⃣ Complete the form with your information
3️⃣ Await next month’s newsletter in your inbox

🎉 The May edition of the IRC in Silver Spring newsletter is here!

💛 This month, we highlighted the youth team and their diverse programming to foster academic, language and socio-emotional skill-building for young newcomers in the community.

📖 Read more about the team’s work and impact here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3QMFOF5

💛 Happy Mother’s Day from the IRC in Silver Spring! Today we celebrate and honor the contributions and resilience of mothers around the world.

In March, we highlighted the strength of one mother and her family as they navigated the American maternal healthcare system alongside guidance from the IRC in Silver Spring’s Intensive Case Management team.
Read their story here ➡ https://bit.ly/40bGGEC

❓Are you interested in gaining nonprofit experience while supporting your community?

✅The IRC is now recruiting summer interns! These opportunities enable interns to develop professional skills in the humanitarian sector while empowering newcomers seeking self-sufficiency.

Apply here by May 22nd ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ul4JP1

We look forward to having you onboard! 😊

👫 Interested in learning more about the available volunteer opportunities at the IRC in Silver Spring?

🚨 Upcoming Volunteer Orientation – Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30pm!

All prospective volunteers must attend an orientation prior to volunteering with the IRC in Silver Spring. Sign up below.

Sign up ➡ http://bit.ly/4k6tj1m

🪥 The IRC in Silver Spring recognizes Katie, an IRC volunteer, and John Poole Middle School (JPMS) in Poolesville, Maryland for donating 13 hygiene kits to support newcomers transitioning into their new lives. Since October 2025, the IRC distributed 55 hygiene kits to newcomers in need through our Welcome Donation Shop.

💛 We are so grateful for Katie and the JPMS community for committing their time and resources to the IRC in Silver Spring’s clients.

Explore our open volunteer opportunities here
➡ https://bit.ly/4atb8jm