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First Name* |
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Last Name* |
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Email* |
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Phone #1* |
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Phone #2 |
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Preferred method of contact? |
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Preferred pronouns (optional) |
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Mailing Address (street or PO Box)* |
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Postal City* |
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State* |
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Zip Code* |
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CASP Communities |
Check the CASP communities (if any) you'd like to be a part of.
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Spanish Level |
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DIRECT SERVICES |
Please check the volunteer roles that interest you:
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Spanish Support |
Assist with Spanish/English translations.
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Hosting: Short-Term |
Provide housing for asylum seeker(s) short-term, from a few weeks or months to a year.
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Hosting: Full-Term |
Provide housing for asylum seeker(s) for longer than a year.
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> Material Needs |
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Food/Meals |
Provide food or cooked meals on an occasional or regular basis.
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Clothing, etc. |
Willing to be asked for material things (clothing, toys, personal items, etc.).
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> Transportation |
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Drive & Accompany |
Drive and accompany guest to appointments, shopping, etc.
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Pick-up/Drop-off |
Provide transportation without participating in activity.
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> Social Support |
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Neighborhood Orientation |
Help familiarize guest with local streets and resources (bus routes, shops, post office)
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Home Visits |
Visit guest or invite for a visit. If applicable, offer play dates.
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Field Trips |
Include guest in cultural events, scenic tours, outdoor experiences, etc.
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Life Skills |
Show guest how to organize paperwork, pay bills, keep appointments, etc.
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> Automotive Assistance |
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Driving Coach |
Provide driving lessons and/or assist at DMV.
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Car Advisor |
Provide advice about car purchase and maintenance.
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> Specialized Skills |
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Tech Support |
Help arrange phone plan, explain TV controls and computer access, etc.
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English Tutor |
Provide ESL lessons on a regular or occasional basis.
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Medical/Dental Liaison |
Help schedule appointments, fill out papers, and serve as a medical advocate.
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School Liaison |
Assist with school enrollment and meetings; advocate for appropriate services.
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Job Counselor |
Help with job search and mentoring when guest receives employment authorization.
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Psychotherapist |
Provide mental health services.
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Legal Liaison |
Schedule appointments with attorneys, fill out routine paperwork, and/or attend court appointments (as a companion, not as an attorney).
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Mediation / Conflict Resolution |
Offer methods to discuss and address conflicts that come up between asylum-seekers and/or with staff/volunteers.
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Anxiety or Post-Trauma Work |
Breathwork, yoga, reiki, etc. practitioners for post-trauma/anxiety work
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BEHIND-THE-SCENES SERVICES |
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> Fundraising |
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Shift Volunteer |
Serve as cashier, ticket-taker, coffee maker, food server, etc. at fundraisers.
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Raffle Item Donor |
Donate an object or service for a raffle.
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Food Donor |
Donate baked/cooked/fresh food for fundraisers.
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Flyer Distributor |
Post printed flyers around town about fundraisers.
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> Public Outreach |
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Tabling |
Staff an information table to promote interest and encourage sign-ups.
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Lectures, Interviews |
Speak about CASP at public venues and with the media.
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> Site Arrangements |
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Site Finder and Liaison |
Seek out appropriate homes for asylum seekers and liaise with owner.
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Repairs |
Provide carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical services.
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> Office/At-Home |
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Board/Committee |
Serve on CASP Board or one of its committees (Finance, Fundraising, etc.)
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Development Assistant |
Research grant foundations, speak with potential donors, propose lucrative fundraising events.
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Fundraising Coordinator |
Organize fundraising events (concerts, bake sales, art shows, etc.).
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Volunteer Coordinator |
Match guest needs with volunteer offers and skills.
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Grant Writer |
Seek out funding sources and write grant applications.
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Website Maintenance |
Edit website content as needed.
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Writer/Editor |
Write/edit press releases, brochures, financial appeal letters, etc.
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Artist |
Design displays, illustrate brochures, etc.
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Photographer |
Take photos for CASP publicity.
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Social media |
Post CASP news on social media sites.
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Office Manager |
Help organize storage and workflow in CASP office.
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Office Assistant |
Perform clerical tasks, answer phone, etc.
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ACLU Assistant |
Help get detained asylum seekers released to their families in the U.S. (Fluent Spanish required.)
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Penpal |
Correspond with an asylum seeker in detention.
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Hotline Volunteer |
Serve on National Immigration Detention Hotline.
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Phone Monitor |
Serve as a long-distance monitor during Credible Fear interviews.
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> Other Volunteer Roles |
Other services or foreign languages not mentioned above.
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