International Rescue Committee in Oakland

International Rescue Committee in Oakland Since 1979, the IRC in Oakland has welcomed people seeking safety. Your donations help our clients to sustain themselves and their families.

Together with support from people like you, we walk alongside newcomers as they rebuild their lives, helping them learn English, integrate into a new culture, and become self-reliant. https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/35QCVLLGHCCLK?ref_=wl_share&fbclid=IwAR0vBFTZkUv_7aYMTmlKnsE7RaZZr8q2TozbAKs5FXwPo-Zekpah3gGnB8I

Visit our Amazon Wish List and contribute critical supplies to directly support newly-arrived refugees and asylees. Thank you for your support!

Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship or a green card? Our Immigration Services team has openings in the coming...
05/22/2026

Do you need help applying for U.S. citizenship or a green card?

Our Immigration Services team has openings in the coming weeks for a free private consultation in our Oakland Lake Merritt office.

Sign up for an appointment today before they're fully booked!

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This Mother’s Day, IRC Oakland celebrates the incredible fortitude of the mothers we walk alongside as they rebuild thei...
05/10/2026

This Mother’s Day, IRC Oakland celebrates the incredible fortitude of the mothers we walk alongside as they rebuild their lives in the Bay Area.

Behind every family we welcome is a mother who has shown immense courage — navigating new systems, learning a new language, and ensuring her children have a place to belong.

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and rich cultural contri...
05/04/2026

This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we celebrate the strength, resilience, and rich cultural contributions of AAPI communities around the world. 🌏💛

At the IRC Oakland, we stand with AAPI refugees and families who are rebuilding their lives with courage and hope. Their stories remind us of the power of community, compassion, and belonging.

Join us in honoring their voices, uplifting their experiences, and working toward a future where everyone is welcomed and supported.

In cities across the US, IRC staff, volunteers, and interns stand ready to welcome refugees seeking safety and protectio...
04/23/2026

In cities across the US, IRC staff, volunteers, and interns stand ready to welcome refugees seeking safety and protection.

Our spotlight today is on Amy Villela, who interns with our Immigration Services department. Thanks for all your consistent support, Amy!

Follow along this week to learn about our volunteers, and consider joining our team of dedicated community members supporting our newest neighbors. ✨

Our Oakland office has immediate openings for:

- Youth Program Tutor Volunteer
https://www.rescue.org/volunteer/youth-program-tutor-volunteer

- Afghan Program Volunteer
https://www.rescue.org/volunteer/afghan-program-support-volunteer-intern

After reading the descriptions and if you feel you're a strong fit, submit an application using the link in the description. Please don't respond here as we may not see it.

This week, we celebrate our IRC Oakland volunteers, who join us seeking to support and serve new arrivals, only to find ...
04/22/2026

This week, we celebrate our IRC Oakland volunteers, who join us seeking to support and serve new arrivals, only to find that the impact they have is equal to the impact they experience.

This work of welcome is beautifully mutual, collaborative, and grounded in our shared humanity. Join us – be medicine for others, and let them be medicine for you.

In cities across the US, IRC staff, volunteers, and interns standready to welcome refugees seeking safety and protection...
04/21/2026

In cities across the US, IRC staff, volunteers, and interns stand
ready to welcome refugees seeking safety and protection.

Our spotlight today is on Lori Arnold, who volunteers with our Immigration Services department and is our Oakland office's longest-serving volunteer! Thanks for all your support over the years Lori!

Follow along this week to learn about our volunteers, and consider joining our team of dedicated community members supporting our newest neighbors. ✨

Our Oakland office has immediate openings for:

- Youth Program Tutor Volunteer
https://www.rescue.org/volu.../youth-program-tutor-volunteer

- Afghan Program Volunteer
https://www.rescue.org/volunteer/afghan-program-support-volunteer-intern

After reading the descriptions and if you feel you're a strong fit, submit an application using the link in the description. Please don't respond here as we may not see it.

Happy National Volunteer Week! Whether welcoming families at the airport, driving them to medical appointments, register...
04/20/2026

Happy National Volunteer Week!

Whether welcoming families at the airport, driving them to medical appointments, registering kids for school, or delivering job readiness training, our volunteers and interns touch the lives of countless refugees, immigrants, and survivors of
trafficking.

We are stronger together. Thank you to our Oakland volunteers! Follow along this week to hear their stories and impact. Who knows – maybe you’ll wind up wanting to join the team! 😊

Happy Easter from the IRC team in Oakland! Wishing everyone a joyful day filled with spring, renewal, and time with love...
04/06/2026

Happy Easter from the IRC team in Oakland! Wishing everyone a joyful day filled with spring, renewal, and time with loved ones. 🌷🐣

Address

440 Grand Avenue, Suite 500
Oakland, CA
94610

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+15104528222

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