Vision & Call Intern

Job Description

About World Relief

World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization with a mission to boldly engage the world’s greatest crises in partnership with the church. Founded in the aftermath of World War II, World Relief has been working for 80 years across 100 countries, partnering with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish. Their programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.

Job Description: Vision & Call Intern, World Relief Western Washington

This is a limited-term (until March/April 2026 contingent upon funding extension) internship opportunity to walk alongside refugees and other immigrants while exploring personal and professional growth. Rooted in Christian values and leadership principles, this internship allows you to contribute to meaningful projects, engage in reflective discussions, and receive mentorship from experienced leaders in the humanitarian field.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Assist Case Workers with transporting refugee clients to important appointments.
• Help newly arrived families with tasks such as applying for employment, enrolling children in school, moving into more permanent housing, or getting a state ID.
• Assist with ESL classes.
• Practice English with refugees and help them adjust to American culture.
• Help refugees and other immigrants navigate relevant social systems including but not limited to: grocery shopping, using public transportation, balancing a checkbook, creating a bank account, etc.
• Work with staff to advocate for clients and connect them to community resources such as childcare, libraries, or employment opportunities.
• Fostering Mutually Transformative Relationships with refugee families
• Taking part in an intern project designed to enhance our programs’ effectiveness
• Other related tasks may be assigned depending on organizational needs and each intern’s interests

Job Requirements:

• Mature and personal Christian faith
• Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
• Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
• Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document
• Must complete a Criminal Background Check, and Motor Vehicle Record check .
• Valid drivers license, and access to a vehicle
• Genuine passion for serving refugees and other immigrants.
• Commitment to Christian values and principles.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team.
• Willingness to engage in reflective practices and personal growth opportunities.
• Openness to learning and exploring new perspectives.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic work environment.
• Cross-cultural experience and/or a desire to learn more about cultural humility.
• Ability to participate in the Vision & Call Conference.
• Ability to lift at least 40 lbs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn -Flexibility/Adaptability
• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn while embracing diverse opportunities and needs that may arise.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of secondary languages is beneficial but not mandatory. (Dari, Pashto, Ukrainian, Spanish, Arabic, French, and Tigrinya)
• Commitment to 9 months toward gaining valuable experience and contributing to our mission