Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are an indispensable part of the Institute. Below are brief descriptions of the volunteer positions in our various programs and departments. Note that we take great care in matching volunteer skills with the Institute's needs. We will ask for your resume, and that you come in for an orientation. Both you and the relevant staff member can determine if it's a good fit. If you find a volunteer position that sounds right for you and you would like more information, please contact the appropriate office.

Please note some positions also require a resume and cover letter, and have specific procedures on how to apply. Please see specific volunteer job descriptions below.

YouthCares

Youth volunteer opportunities

Immigration Legal Services

Legal Interns, Volunteer Attorneys and Community Members

The Institute's Legal Department invites volunteer attorneys, law students and community members to work on family-based immigration cases, applications for battered immigrants under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), deportation defense, and citizenship. We provide high quality training and supervision to law students and other interns and volunteers committed to helping our diverse group of clients. We also seek attorneys who can join our pro bono panel and participate in immigration clinics, provide technical assistance, and/or take on a pro bono case. Please email the appropriate office to inquire about our volunteer and internship opportunities.
Interns for the legal programs must be law students, have legal experience, or have paralegal experience with immigration issues, and/or be bilingual English/Spanish.

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Oakland Immigration Department Volunteer Opportunities: Now Accepting Applications for Fall!

Fall 2010 Law Clerks: Applications accepted until August 2nd, 2010 on a rolling basis.

Immigrant Rights Fellows: Applications accepted on a rolling basis.

Redwood City Immigration Department Volunteer Opportunities (ongoing):