Join Our Mission: Support Asylum Seekers with CASP
At CASP, we’re building a compassionate community for those seeking asylum in the U.S., providing essential support as they rebuild their lives.
Volunteers are the heart of our work. With over 200 dedicated individuals, we create a welcoming environment where children and families find safety, stability, and hope.
From providing rides and language support to assisting with housing and job placement, volunteers play a vital role in helping asylum seekers adjust to their new lives. Each arriving family is paired with a volunteer team, guided by CASP staff, ensuring seamless support. For those with limited availability, there are flexible opportunities to contribute in meaningful ways.
Be part of this life changing journey and volunteer with CASP today!
Support Asylum Seekers in a Way That Fits You
Welcoming asylum seekers takes many forms. Whether providing transportation, orientation, or friendship, volunteers make a lasting impact. Each arriving family is matched with a volunteer team, guided by CASP staff who offer training and support.
Prefer a more flexible role? There are many ways to help! Explore our sign-up form to find opportunities that match your skills and interests, or suggest your own. Simply complete the form, click "SUBMIT," and we’ll guide you through the next steps.
Join us in making a difference today!
After submitting the sign-up form you will need to complete the remaining steps:
- Read and sign off on the Volunteer Guide.
- Read about requirements for working in person with guests.
Note: to be covered by CASP’s insurance policy for volunteers, you need to complete all the steps in this process.
Thinking About Hosting an Asylum Seeker?
If you have extra space and want to make a meaningful impact, opening your home to an asylum seeker is one of the most powerful ways to help. We know you may have questions, so we spoke with a two-time CASP host to share insights and tips for those considering this life-changing experience.
Read the interview below to learn more, and if you're ready to explore hosting, fill out our interest form. We’d love to connect with you!
Inspiring Reads & Must-Watch Videos
To learn more about our work, why we do it, and how we do it look through our volunteer resource guide. There you will find many readings, videos, and resources to guide your learning and volunteering experience.
All of the online trainings we have offered can be found on our community education page.
We also host study groups each spring so join our newsletter to keep an eye out for this year’s!
Want to Learn More?
For volunteering inquiries, reach out at volunteering@caspvt.org.
For general questions about CASP, contact us at: info@caspvt.org
Want to Support CASP by Mail?
If you'd like to send a donation or any correspondence, you can reach us at:
CASP
PO Box 1355
Brattleboro, VT 05302-1355
Experiences From CASP's Volunteers
"We got involved with CASP when a neighbor went door-to-door, recruiting the neighborhood to support a family of asylum seekers. As a family with young children, we don’t have a lot of extra money or a lot of extra time, but we did have a guest room in our house and decided we could offer that room to a family. Our asylum-seeking guests have been wonderful, easy housemates, and their presence has enriched our lives in countless ways."
"Volunteering for CASP gives me the opportunity to be directly involved with welcoming asylum seekers and helping them settle into our community. My experiences with CASP's guests have been interesting, stimulating, educational, and challenging. And fun! I have met many good and generous people as a CASP volunteer, and it is an honor to be among them. I am grateful to CASP for the work it does to bring asylum seekers to us - thank you Steve, CASP, and our asylum seekers for giving me a chance to make a difference!"
"I've found a variety of ways to contribute to CASP: transporting a newly-arrived asylum seeker to English classes, tutoring her in basic math skills, and taking her family for a picnic and swim outing. I also help with fundraising and outreach efforts. Whether I'm stuffing envelopes, baking cookies, or speaking on behalf of CASP at public events, I gain as much as I give by being part of this community."
"As someone who has lived and traveled to multiple Latin American countries and spent my career as a teacher of Spanish language and culture, volunteering for CASP has provided me an inspiring outlet for my skills in service to the courageous men and women who hope to one day make the USA their home."