International Rescue Committee in Silver Spring

❓ 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