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World Relief Corporation

I have had the privilege of working with World Relief as an Employment Assistant, and I can confidently say it has been an incredibly rewarding and fulfilling experience. World Relief is an organization that is truly dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and families who are resettling in a new country, and their commitment to their mission is palpable in every aspect of the work.

As an Employment Assistant, I had the opportunity to support refugees and immigrants in securing meaningful employment, helping them build stable, independent lives. The work is deeply impactful, as it not only empowers individuals to provide for their families but also helps them integrate into the community with a sense of dignity and purpose.

The role itself is both challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities to develop strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. I had the chance to work with a supportive and dedicated team that genuinely cares about the success of their clients. The training and ongoing support from management were exceptional, providing me with the resources and guidance I needed to thrive in my role.

World Relief is a place where employees are valued and given opportunities to grow. The culture is inclusive, compassionate, and focused on collaboration, which makes every day at work feel purposeful. The organization fosters an environment that encourages professional development and personal growth, ensuring that team members are equipped with the skills to make a real difference.

Overall, my time at World Relief has been an immensely positive experience, and I would highly recommend the Employment Assistant position to anyone passionate about helping others and working in a mission-driven environment. It’s truly inspiring to see firsthand the difference this organization makes in the lives of so many, and I am proud to have been a part of it.

Working for World Relief has been by far the best job I've ever had. Sadly, they've had to furlough many employees for the time being due to federal funding freezes, but I loved working for WR so much and hope to come back someday.

The work environment and leadership are so healthy and wholesome. My immediate supervisor has been so supportive and flexible, and our office operates like a family but not in the toxic, "we're like a family" corporate way that toxic companies like to say, but in a super supportive and healthy way, where we help each other and love each other and have frequent lunches and prayer meetings together. Our regional director is likewise very approachable and supportive. We have weekly meetings to update all staff and pray together. The people of World Relief truly embody the organization's mission to boldly engage with crises through the church, and they operate with the maturity and grace of loving followers of Christ. My position as a refugee resettlement specialist (i.e. a case manager) included a thorough 5-week training period, with well-planned written and online training, shadowing, and space to ask questions. World Relief also has such a great reputation among the refugees we serve, due to our strong work ethic and standards, and the way we go above and beyond the basic core services required by the government for refugee work.

During my typical work day I check and respond to emails, phone calls, clients' requests, work on case files, search for job opportunities, attend job fairs, visit different companies, do different orientations with clients regarding employment and workforce in the USA, teach and do presentations to the clients in an employment class, assist clients with different job applications and paperwork and hiring process, create job reports, analyze different documents, assist clients with legal issues mostly related to employment and sometimes immigration, provide orientations for clients during the hire process, explain employment benefits, prepare clients for interviews, create resumes, etc.I have learned a lot about different employment requirements,computer/internet use, effective communication, time management, planning etc. I have good professional relationships with my management and co-workers. The hardest part of the job is knowing that it does not provide much opportunities for career growth and salary potentials, and most enjoyable part is very rewarding benefits by knowing that through my work I make positive differences in peoples' life.

Let me start by saying, World Relief has a great mission and does good work. I am beyond passionate about our mission. I like my team.

But... the execution and corporate culture in Baltimore is very lacking. Attendance to prayer is dismal. The Christian culture is struggling and lacks leadership. We used to have chapel but not anymore. The Executives don't even live or work in Baltimore which really hurts our culture. HR is harsh, unfriendly, and understaffed. Finance never shows up to anything. Collaboration and encouragement don't exist here. There is little to no support for employees which is made worse by the fact the company is struggling. Many good people have been laid off.

No job security. 
Minimal vacation time.
I was told I had to buy my own tissues as WR won't even provide that - how would that make you feel as an employee?
No room for growth. 
No encouragement. 
No Christian culture as promised. Feels like false advertising. 

I personally, wouldn't work here again. I'm actively looking. There are so many great organizations and missions in this area that do provide all these benefits to their staff. I'm looking elsewhere and you should too. 

My advice to WR: invest in your people before you keep loosing us.

World Relief is a faith-based organization dedicated to the safe placement of refugees. Partially subsidized by government agencies, its parameters of intervention are limited to protocols in place. A great deal of WR's workforce is volunteer and is predominately derived from churches and other Christian institutions. Not being a Christian, my service was dependent on my motivation; I found needs not being filled, devised a solution, and created a niche for myself: I accessed the immigration department by offering to organize archives and create protocols for training; I found another niche in drivers training, developing and training classroom lesson plans and practicum for immigrants. My tenure ended with the dissolution of the program I was volunteering under; a program that sought government grants for professional services.

I loved my 2 years working with World Relief Spokane. I wouldn't trade the experience for anything in the world. Working with refugees is challenging, but the team at WR Spokane is supportive. More like a family than a team of coworkers. The pros are rewarding work in a positive and supportive environment, with full recognition that none of us are getting paid what we should (i.e. no pressure to overbalance work with life). The cons are very low compensation for the type or work done, lack to job security due to working by government contract, little to no chance for  advancement, and a hectic, chaotic, stressful work environment (though the great coworkers really help with that).

Working at World Relief was one of the most meaningful and rewarding professional experiences of my life. The organization is driven by genuine compassion, strong values, and an unwavering commitment to serving refugees, immigrants, and vulnerable communities. Leadership is supportive, mission-focused, and truly cares about both staff and clients. My team was collaborative, kind, and passionate, creating a work environment where everyone felt encouraged and appreciated.

World Relief invests in its employees, offering opportunities to grow, learn, and contribute in impactful ways. I always felt that my work made a real difference, and that is something I will carry with me forever. The culture is inclusive, uplifting, and centered on treating people with dignity.

I’m grateful for the time I spent there and incredibly proud of the work we accomplished. World Relief is an exceptional place to work, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone passionate about helping others.


What is the best part of working at the company?
You get to help refugees

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Higher level management people. Newly hired directors for home office think they can treat you however they want, they abuse power and do not want to do any work, instead they constantly delegate and take credit for your ideas.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
For my department, unfortunately it is highly toxic, and have to suck up to keep your job. They say feedback is welcome, however, when you give it, it is used against you for speaking up and they punish you for it.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
When I’m working independently it is pretty good and also when I’m working with my co-workers. But the new management for home office are now highly micromanaging. It used to not be this way before, but now things have changed.

Helping Asian refugees get health clearance, housing, children enrolled in school, transport to doctor appointments with translator was only part of what I did as a program coordinator. Every day was different, I learned to be ready for the unexpected like transporting a mom to the hospital while she's in labor! I helped many in different cultures such as Cambodians, Laotians but mostly Vietnamese. 
I taught four Vietnamese ladies English, reading, speaking and writing up to 5th grade by myself and really enjoyed it. The First Baptist church oriented them to our appliances and other useful items. As the (140)families became more acclimated to our culture, language, etc. they didn't need my help so World Relief closed our official office but I still helped out when needed.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Very supportive and collaborative team!

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Restrictions related to being an implementation agency for the government 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Supportive, creative, spiritually grounded and innovative 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
There is no typical day as it depends on your role.  My role as therapist was in development and at the time somewhat limited, but now there is greater structure and depth for the position.

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