JNRC JOB DESCRIPTION

Volunteer/Internship Opportunity

Service Learning & Educational Outreach

Host Organization: 

Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) – Rome, Italy

Positions Available: 

2 Volunteer Roles

1 Internship Position
Location:

St. Paul’s Within the Walls, Via Nazionale 16, Rome
Time Commitment: 

1 day per week, preferably between Tuesday and Thursday, for a minimum of 12 weeks.
Languages: 

English (required); Italian or other languages are a plus
Website:

www.jnrc.it

About the JNRC

The Joel Nafuma Refugee Center (JNRC) is a day-center for refugees and asylum seekers located in the heart of Rome. We provide essential services, support, and a sense of community to displaced individuals, while engaging the broader public through education and advocacy.

We are currently seeking:

  • 2 volunteers (non-credit positions)

  • 1 intern (eligible for academic credit if applicable)

Candidates should have a background and/or strong interest in migration studies, international relations, human rights, or civic engagement.

Position Summary

This role supports the JNRC’s educational outreach program, which includes organizing and facilitating service-learning sessions for school and university groups. The aim is to raise awareness about the refugee experience and to foster critical reflection and civic responsibility among participants. 

Main Responsibilities

  • Organize and co-lead interactive educational visits to the JNRC, including:

    • A presentation on the global refugee crisis and the Italian asylum system.

    • An overview of the JNRC’s services and mission.

    • Coordination of testimonies from refugee guest speakers, followed by Q&A.

  • Support group logistics, ensure respectful engagement, and help collect feedback.

  • Participate in team briefings and contribute to the continuous improvement of the program.

  • Occasionally, organize on-site presentations at local educational institutions to raise awareness on migration-related issues, and to disseminate JNRC's outreach activities.

Ideal Profile

  • Academic or professional background in migration, human rights, education, or international affairs.

  • Excellent interpersonal and public speaking skills.

  • Empathetic, culturally sensitive, and comfortable working with diverse audiences.

  • Interns must be enrolled in a recognized academic program if seeking credit.

Learning Outcomes

Volunteers and interns will:

  • Acquire first-hand knowledge of refugee realities and the Italian reception system.

  • Develop public communication and group facilitation skills.

  • Gain experience in nonprofit outreach and civic education.

  • Make a tangible contribution to an awareness program that combats invisibility and prejudice.

Supervision & Support

Participants will be supervised by the JNRC Program Manager and receive orientation, mentoring, and reflection opportunities throughout their placement.

How to Apply

Send a short motivation letter and your CV to hr@jnrc.it, specifying whether you are applying as a Volunteer or Intern.
Subject line: Service Learning Application – (in brackets please write alternately volunteer or intern).

Thank you for taking an interest in our organization.