Location: In person - Sacramento, CA 
Duration: 4-6 months, 15 hours/week

SCOPE OF WORK: 

In addition to integrating refugees into the U.S., the Immigration Team provides comprehensive immigration services to assist not only refugees and asylees but also people of any immigration status, from undocumented, DACA recipients, and US Citizens, on their path to becoming permanent residents, U.S. citizens, requesting family members from abroad, or other immigration related services. Immigration Volunteers work with Immigration Legal Representative(s) to directly assist clients with the processing and follow up of applications for lawful permanent residence, family reunification, and other immigration petitions necessary to receive legal residency in the United States and reunite family members.  

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: 

  • Maintain case files by copying, faxing, and inputting information in LollyLaw (immigration case management database) and other tracking systems; 
  • Notify clients of USCIS interviews; ensure they have immunization records, photos, and other required documents complete and available for the interview; 
  • Assist with projects and administrative duties as assigned by the Immigration Legal Representative(s). 
     

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding client information; 
  • Strong verbal and written skills in English;  
  • Punctuality and reliability; 
  • Fluency in Spanish, Farsi, and/or Arabic is preferred; 
  • Strong intercultural communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work effectively with people from other cultural backgrounds. 

TO APPLY: 

Complete an online application at this link. Please submit a resume and cover letter (including desired position, availability and motivation for applying). You will be contacted for a phone/virtual screening and next steps. All volunteer and internships are part-time, unpaid positions.
 
If your school requires any documentation or agreement for a volunteer or internship position, please reach out to volunteersacramento@rescue.org prior to the phone/virtual screening.