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CASP Communities
Check the CASP communities (if any) you'd like to be a part of.
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DIRECT SERVICES
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
> 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
> Transportation
Drive & Accompany
Drive and accompany guest to appointments, shopping, etc.
Pick-up/Drop-off
Provide transportation without participating in activity.
> Social Support
> 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.
Life Skills
Show guest how to organize paperwork, pay bills, keep appointments, etc.
> Automotive Assistance
> Automotive Assistance
Driving Coach
Provide driving lessons and/or assist at DMV.
Car Advisor
Provide advice about car purchase and maintenance.
> Specialized Skills
> 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).
Mediation / Conflict Resolution
Offer methods to discuss and address conflicts that come up between asylum-seekers and/or with staff/volunteers.
Anxiety or Post-Trauma Work
Breathwork, yoga, reiki, etc. practitioners for post-trauma/anxiety work
BEHIND-THE-SCENES SERVICES
BEHIND-THE-SCENES SERVICES
> Fundraising
> 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
> 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 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
> Office/At-Home
Board/Committee
Serve on CASP Board or one of its committees (Finance, Fundraising, etc.)
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 or foreign languages not mentioned above.