CASP Volunteer Sign-Up – Community Asylum Seekers Project

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First Name*
Last Name*
Email*
Phone #1*
Phone #2
Preferred method of contact?
Mailing Address (street or PO Box)*
Postal City*
State*
Zip Code*
How did you hear about CASP?
Days/times available to volunteer*
CASP Communities	Rockingham Westminster Brattleboro Marlboro Putney other: Check the CASP communities (if any) you'd like to be a part of.
Spanish Level	None Beginning Intermediate Advanced Fluent/Near Fluent
DIRECT SERVICES	Please check the volunteer roles that interest you:
Spanish Support	Assist with Spanish/English translations.
Hosting: Short-Term	Provide housing for asylum seeker(s) short-term, from a few weeks or months to a year.
Hosting: Full-Term	Provide housing for asylum seeker(s) for longer than a year.
> Material Needs
Food/Meals	Provide food or cooked meals on an occasional or regular basis.
Clothing, etc.	Willing to be asked for material things (clothing, toys, personal items, etc.).
> Transportation
Drive & Accompany	Drive and accompany guest to appointments, shopping, etc.
Pick-up/Drop-off	Provide transportation without participating in activity.
> Social Support
Neighborhood Orientation	Help familiarize guest with local streets and resources (bus routes, shops, post office)
Home Visits	Visit guest or invite for a visit. If applicable, offer play dates.
Field Trips	Include guest in cultural events, scenic tours, outdoor experiences, etc.
> Specialized Skills
Tech Support	Help arrange phone plan, explain TV controls and computer access, etc.
English Tutor	Provide ESL lessons on a regular or occasional basis.
Medical/Dental Liaison	Help schedule appointments, fill out papers, and serve as a medical advocate.
School Liaison	Assist with school enrollment and meetings; advocate for appropriate services.
Job Counselor	Help with job search and mentoring when guest receives employment authorization.
Psychotherapist	Provide mental health services.
Legal Liaison	Schedule appointments with attorneys, fill out routine paperwork, and/or attend court appointments (as a companion, not as an attorney).
BEHIND-THE-SCENES SERVICES
> Fundraising
Shift Volunteer	Serve as cashier, ticket-taker, coffee maker, food server, etc. at fundraisers.
Raffle Item Donor	Donate an object or service for a raffle.
Food Donor	Donate baked/cooked/fresh food for fundraisers.
Flyer Distributor	Post printed flyers around town about fundraisers.
> Public Outreach
Tabling	Staff an information table to promote interest and encourage sign-ups.
Lectures, Interviews	Speak about CASP at public venues and with the media.
> Site Arrangements
Site Finder and Liaison	Seek out appropriate homes for asylum seekers and liaise with owner.
Repairs	Provide carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical services.
> Office/At-Home
Board/Committee	Serve on CASP Board or one of its committees.
Development Assistant	Research grant foundations, speak with potential donors, propose lucrative fundraising events.
Fundraising Coordinator	Organize fundraising events (concerts, bake sales, art shows, etc.).
Volunteer Coordinator	Match guest needs with volunteer offers and skills.
Grant Writer	Seek out funding sources and write grant applications.
Website Maintenance	Edit website content as needed.
Writer/Editor	Write/edit press releases, brochures, financial appeal letters, etc.
Artist	Design displays, illustrate brochures, etc.
Photographer	Take photos for CASP publicity.
Social media	Post CASP news on social media sites.
Office Manager	Help organize storage and workflow in CASP office.
Office Assistant	Perform clerical tasks, answer phone, etc.
ACLU Assistant	Help get detained asylum seekers released to their families in the U.S. (Fluent Spanish required.)
Penpal	Correspond with an asylum seeker in detention.
Hotline Volunteer	Serve on National Immigration Detention Hotline.
Phone Monitor	Serve as a long-distance monitor during Credible Fear interviews.
> Other Volunteer Roles	other services not listed above

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