Interested in Working With Us?

Interns work with both the Development and Communications Departments to create and share content, expand social media outreach, maintain accurate donation records and correspond with donors.

• Ability to provide a “trauma-informed” approach and sensitivity to working with refugees and
other vulnerable populations
• Knowledge of diverse cultures and/or willingness to learn cultural customs
• Access to a car/reliable transportation
• Comfortable working independently and in collaborative environments
• Adherence to strict guidelines regarding confidentiality
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel and Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational
skills.

Additional Requirements:
• Willingness to do physical work and ability to lift 10 – 20 pounds

• Assist with the arrangement, organization, valuing, reporting and acknowledgement of in-kind
donations
• Attend home setups, Conversation Club and Employment Buddies sessions and tabling/outreach
events
• Maintain volunteer, community group and university staff databases
• Strategize outreach methods
• Provide additional event support
• Complete other duties as assigned.

• Fill out the Intern Application Form
• Interview with the Intern and Volunteer Coordinator and Program Supervisor(s)

More information about the International Institute of Buffalo can be found on our website at
iibuffalo.org.

For additional questions, you may contact us at volunteers@iibuff.org.