The International Rescue Committee is committed to assisting refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict.

Description:
Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee is a leading non-sectarian non-profit organization providing emergency relief, protection, rehabilitation assistance, resettlement services and advocacy for refugees and victims of oppression or violent conflict. Specifically, the IRC-San Jose helps new clients by providing resettlement services such as case work, employment and immigration services.

History:
At the request of the International Relief Association, headed by Albert Einstein, an American committee was formed to assist Germans suffering from the policies of the Hitler regime starting in 1933. Since then the IRC has expanded to assist refugees world wide.

Contact people:

Abby Behrends, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Michael Cook, Supervisor, (phone), (email) Rachel Lau, Program Director, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (408) 453-3536
Office fax number: (408) 453-1088

Address:

1450 Koll Circle, Suite 107 San Jose, CA 95112 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.theirc.org/sanjose

Directions:

Take 101 South to exit 880 South. Exit 880 South. Take next exit, First street. Take right onto first street. Drive .5 miles and take right onto Gish Road. Take Gish Road straight into Koll Circle,. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 1st Street and Gish,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10min

Miscellaneous Information

Besides English, which languages are spoken at your agency?
	Arabic, Farsi, French, Spanish, Vietnamese
What is the minimum age for volunteers at your agency?
	18 years old
Is your agency wheelchair accessible?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 10?
	No
Does your agency have the capacity to host groups of more than 20?
	No