Internships

Resettlement is the open arms and guiding hand of our community.

World Relief Triad Resettlement staff and volunteers meet new arrivals at the airport, transport them to their new home, and spend time explaining how to operate things that some refugees may never have encountered before…everything from light switches to an American bathroom with a sink, shower, and toilet. They also serve new arrivals a culturally appropriate meal of foods that are familiar to them, provide contact information in case of questions or emergencies, and settle them in for the first good night of rest they may have had in a very long time. That’s the beginning of establishing a relationship, and that’s just the first day.

A months-long process begins the very next day, with everything we do design to help our new neighbors feel welcomed, valued, and empowered by their new community. We provide cultural orientations, training on how to ride a bus and shop for groceries, health and wellness exams, school enrollment, and more.

Our goal in all of this is to pave the way to the self-sufficiency and sense of belonging that all Americans, whether here for generations or here for days, deserve.

Some ways intern may be involved:

• Case Management
• Pre-Arrival Services
• Cultural Orientation
• Donation Administration

The World Relief Triad ILS program partners with local churches as well as the wider community to provide affordable, high-quality legal services to immigrants throughout the North Carolina area. World Relief Triad is recognized by the U.S. Department of Justice and its caseworkers can represent clients before the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Services include adjustment of status, naturalization, family reunification, travel documentation, and employment authorizations.

Some ways intern may be involved:

• Case Management
• Program Development
• Community Networking
• Administration

* Must be enrolled in a law program or school.

World Relief strives to provide opportunities for churches, groups, families, and individuals to come alongside immigrants, refugees and survivors of human trafficking who are in great need of love and acceptance.

We strive to cultivate a strong brand built on the principles of community, faith, and holistic, sustainable change. World Relief desires to create awareness and the opportunity for engagement in all of its media and marketing. By empowering our clients, staff, volunteers, and community members to share their stories, our hope is to partner with the broader community to bring about sustainable and holistic change

Some ways intern may be involved:

• Graphic design creation
• Developing various campaigns
• Audience segmentation
• Copywriting and copyediting
• Event planning

The refugee experience is characterized by persecution, violence, separation from family and loved ones, loss of personal possessions, and escape to unfamiliar places. Most refugees have endured profound physical and psychological trauma and arrive in the Triad with the emotional and physical scars associated with that experience.

The World Relief Triad Health and Wellness Program is here to respond with on-site therapy and counseling, and individual and family case management services for clients with serious or acute medical needs.  Health and Wellness staff and volunteers help clients navigate the often difficult and confusing medical system, provide transportation to appointments and procedures, and help clients access medications. We also provide health education to help clients understand and manage their medical conditions, learn personal and residential sanitation techniques, respond to medical emergencies, or utilize over the counter drugs. The goal is to empower clients to become self-sufficient in managing their own health care.

In addition to direct services to clients,

Some ways intern may be involved:

• Clinical Therapy and Administration*
• Health Advocacy
• Case Management
• Urban Agriculture - Community Garden

*Master's program in Clinical Therapy or Counseling candidates only. 

The Youth Mentoring Program (YMP) of World Relief Triad exists to empower students to identify and resolve obstacles to thriving in their environments such as: school, work place, family, and community. We do this by creating spaces that will cultivate mentoring relationships between refugee and immigrant youth and volunteers. In these creative spaces, we will be teaching and modeling interpersonal skills, promoting and practicing disciplines that lead to emotional and physical health, equipping students with better study habits and time management skills, and offering civic and social engagement opportunities in the Triad. The Youth Mentoring Program Intern  will assist program staff as they provide case management services to remove obstacles of youth clients from educational and vocational advancement.

World Relief is seeking interns who are passionate about serving the most vulnerable.  Interning with World Relief is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of relief and development work, social services, and the non-profit sector, all while adding an internationally recognized organization to your resume. The Youth Mentoring Program Intern will gain experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Case Management
• Youth Mentorship
• Community Networking
• Curriculum/Program Development

Refugees arrive in our community with compelling life experience and diverse skills. They face a future of rebuilding their lives with enthusiasm and share basic human needs for dignity and belonging.

Two of the keys to fulfilling these needs is meaningful, long term, permanent employment and continuing education that leads to self-sufficiency. Obtaining steady work ensures that our newest residents integrate fully into our community as the valued, contributing neighbors they are anxious to become. Proactively learning the English language, job skills, and other life skills empowers newcomers to positively integrate into their new community.

Some ways intern may be involved:

• Employment Services
• Career Coaching
• Life Skills/English Language Classes
• Curriculum/Program Development