ESOL Teachers - Springfield
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Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed in Springfield. Classes are held at St. Bernadette Catholic School on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 - 9PM. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided!
Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator
Contact Phone: (571) 208-1572
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Naturalization Workshop Non-Attorney Volunteer - Fridays, Saturdays
Help eligible immigrants apply to become citizens! No foreign language skills or legal background required. This day-long workshop will walk applicants through the process of filling out the naturalization application. A few different opportunities are available for our non-attorney volunteers, from registering all incoming attendees, to working one-on-one with attendees to fill their applications, to helping staff direct and track all attendees. This is a great opportunity for law students and paralegals. Mandatory training for first-time volunteers is provided at the first workshop attended. *Volunteers must be 18 and older*Click the link below to sign up to join our email distribution list. You will receive an email a few weeks out from each workshop with a call for volunteers, to which you can RSVP at that time if you'd like to attend.
Contact Person: Workshop Coordinator
Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805
Office Assistant - Bilingual - Manassas and Online
Help us reach out to immigrants around Nothern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Education Office serves clients with intensive English and Citizenship classes. Volunteer office assistants will help us place calls to clients, organize files, and test students. The office assistant must have good IT skills and customer service experience, preferably female who can support High Intermediate or Advanced level students; Must be available at least one half day per week during office hours (9am - 9pm) in Manassas and online. No experience needed. Bilingual (Spanish/English) or (Dari, Pashto or Farsi/English) required.
Interpretation and Translation Assistant - Multiple Locations Virtual
Help our refugee families adjust to life in the US! If you are fluent in English as well as Arabic, Dari, Farsi, French, Amharic, Pashto, Urdu, Spanish, Swahili, Ukrainian, Tigrini, or another language, we may be able to use your skill in assisting with translating various documents or helping families with interpretation. This volunteer opportunity requires:Background checkAdult and Child Protective Services Training as well as Privacy waivers.
Contact Person: Volunteer Manager
Contact Phone: (703) 851-6388
VA Refugee Student Achievement Project (VRSAP) Assistant - Multiple Locations
VA Refugee Student Achievement Project needs your help!As the VRSAP Assistant, you can make a difference in a child's life while changing yours in the process. Spend time with our newly arrived families and support children to help them thrive in our schools. If you would like to be a part of a life-changing program, please click the blue 'sign up' button for the application. The Volunteer Manager will then schedule a time to go over our onboarding process and more information about this program. This volunteer opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy and child protection trainingVIRTUS training
Migration Services - Office Assistant - Alexandria
Immediate help is needed to support our Migration and Refugee Services Offices. We need volunteers to be warm and welcoming faces to those seeking information and help daily between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. We also need help with various office tasks associated with assisting people to become self-sufficient and working alongside staff. This may include receiving donations and organizing information for staff and Case Workers, Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, School Liaisons, Education Workforce Development (Spanish speaking a must), Drivers (some extra trainings and validation required), Special groups, and many more opportunities. If you speak Spanish, Dari, Pashto, and or Farsi would be wonderful but not required.
Contact Person: Lea Ann Gross
Migration Services - Office Assistant - Fredericksburg
Immediate help is needed to support our Migration and Refugee Services Offices. We need volunteers to be warm and welcoming faces to those seeking information and help daily between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. We also need help with various office tasks associated with assisting people to become self-sufficient and working alongside staff. This may include receiving donations and organizing information for staff and Case Workers, Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, School Liaisons, Education Workforce Development (Spanish speaking a must), Drivers (some extra trainings and validation required), Special groups, and many more opportunities. If you speak Spanish, Dari, Pashto, and or Farsi would be wonderful but not required.Requirements are:Background CheckAdult and Child Protective Services trainingVIRTUS trainingDriver training (optional)
Migration Services - Office Assistant - Manassas
Immediate help is needed to support our Migration and Refugee Services Offices. We need volunteers to be warm and welcoming faces to those seeking information and help daily between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm Monday through Friday. We also need help with various office tasks associated with assisting people to become self-sufficient and working alongside staff. This may include receiving donations and organizing information for staff and Case Workers, Employment Specialists, Housing Specialists, School Liaisons, Education Workforce Development (Spanish speaking a must), Drivers (some extra trainings and validation required), Special groups, and many more opportunities. If you speak Spanish, Dari, Pashto, and or Farsi would be wonderful but not required.Requirements are:Child and Adult Protective Services TrainingBackground CheckVIRTUS trainingDriver training (optional)
CompTIA Instructor- Virtual
Help your immigrant and refugee neighbors earn their CompTIA certification! Instructors needed for virtual classes. The ideal candidate will have CompTIA certification or an IT background and be willing to attain the certification. Need to feel confident teaching small group of students.The candidate must be able to commit to minimum one class per week for 14 weeks of teaching. You will receive ample curriculum and resources, training, professional development, and additional support from EWD staff throughout the semester. Please email ewd@ccda.net for more information!Introduction to IT- Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30pm-9:30pmCompTIA ITF+- Mondays and Wednesdays, 7:30pm-9:30pm
Education Workforce Development - Internship
The Adult Education Intern will get hands-on experience in program management by working with students and staff to aid and resources to individuals in the Northern Virginia area. These services include assisting with connecting students to resources and completing student check-ins and follow ups. INTERN WILL LEARN AND BE EXPOSED TO: · Curriculum development and lesson planning; teaching methods and classroom management· Summative and formative assessments· Drafting communications, program improvement, and evaluation· Improve upon written and communication skills· Program and project management, creating leadership and client development recommendations· Work in a team environment with staff and volunteers · Through one-on-one client interaction, learn about challenges and opportunities experienced by clients enrolled in the programRESPONSIBILITIES:· Monitor and maintain records on clients/students'' progress· Assist in contacting clients via emails and phone calls· Manage client and student information and data· Assist clients in learning how to use classroom platforms like Zoom· Assist with student registrations and data collection· Assist with coordination of student conversation groups· Gather and organize materials and resources related to content area· Promote our program in the community; participate in special projects as assigned· Personal teaching portfolio with standards-aligned unit plans, lesson plans, and classroom materials · Compile unit plans, lesson plans, and classroom materials as a resource for volunteer teachers· Assist with program coordination of online learning program· Assess areas in which students may require assistanceQUALIFICATIONS:Human Development/Services, Human Services, Nonprofit Studies, or other related majorWorking knowledge of at least one critical foreign language preferred (Spanish, Dari, Farsi)Knowledgeable in use of Zoom and Microsoft OfficeMust be motivated, organized, and possess professional communication skillsCommitment to the mission and goals of Education and Workforce Development program and CCDAGenuine interest in providing services to the community; open to other cultures and beliefsFlexible and adaptable regarding change in routines and dutiesADDITIONAL INFORMATION: · Hybrid both remote and in-person shifts available· Minimum of 12 hours/week· Unpaid, but available for credit if desired; recommendation letters available at end of term
Contact Person: Sadeka Haque
Donation Management, Food, Supplies, Arlington, Manassas, Fredericksburg and Woodbridge Areas
This opportunity is an ON-CALL TYPE OF EVENT. We often put pleas out in the middle of the week for help needed to deliver supplies or help with a clothing distribution when we get large donations and limited storage.We often need to organize our donations and make them ready to distribute to our refugee clients. If you can only help now and then, this might be your position!We often have on-call opportunities to help us with food and clothing distributions. If you are interested in helping with Driving - there is added training. We also need strong backs to help with picking up donated furniture. Schedules are based on your availability. These volunteer opportunities may require:
ESOL Teachers- In-person or Virtual
Give your neighbors the gift of English! ESOL (English for Speakers of other Languages) teachers needed. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Classes meet twice a week for 2-3 hours. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both days.Available locations:· Manassas (mornings and/or evenings)· Distance Education (online through zoom mornings and/or evenings)· Falls Church (evenings)· West Springfield (evenings)· Conversation Groups ( 1.5 hours a week mornings or evenings)
Citizenship Teachers- In-person or Virtual
Help your neighbors become U.S. citizens! Citizenship preparation teachers are needed. We allow teaching in pairs for those who wish to teach with a friend or spouse. No foreign language ability necessary and all materials and training provided! Classes meet twice a week for 2-3 hours. Teachers are welcome to teach either one day or both days a week. Sessions are typically three months long.Available locations:
Drivers Needed - Arlington - Manassas - Fredericksburg - Woodbridge
Drivers needed! Staff urgently need your help to deliver baby supplies, papers requiring signatures, small items, furniture, and some clients to appointments. Our staff is spending most of their time delivering supplies and is looking for some help to free up time to provide direct support to our clients.May drive personal vehicle or agency vehicle. Driving authorization is required. A valid Driver's license and three years of driving history are necessary.This opportunity will require:Background checkPrivacy, child, and adult protection trainingDMV Record ReviewVIRTUS TrainingMinimum age 25
Internships - Hogar Legal
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Summer/Fall 2024 Legal Internship
Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal is seeking interns (unpaid) for Summer and Fall 2024.
Prerequisites for the Position
Summary of Major Duties and Responsibilities
Supervision: All legal interns will be supervised by attorneys, the Supervising Attorney, and the Program Director of Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal.
If interested, please send a cover letter and resume to Carola Cintrón Arroyo, Pro Bono Coordinating Attorney, at carola.cintronarroyo@ccda.net.
Contact Person: Carola Cintrón Arroyo
Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x1513
Internships Fall 2023
CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE DIOCESE OF ARLINGTON THE BORDER IS EVERYWHERE (TBIE) INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION (Manassas Office)BENEFITS AND GOALS:Through one-on-one client interaction, learn about the systemic challenges/opportunities clients encounterLearn about services available to clients upon arrival; gain direct experience in helping TBIE clients navigate community resourcesWork under experienced staff to gain an understanding of cases from open to closurePOSITION SUMMARY:The Border is Everywhere asylum services focuses on family reunification and assistance to the most vulnerable asylum seekers. The intern supports the needs of individuals and families in deportation proceedings or at risk of deportation. The intern works with individuals and families to connect to resources including but not limited to housing, food, clothing, healthcare and mental health services. DUTIES: In cooperation with and as directed by the Program Director Work with immigration attorneys to identify high vulnerability cases and open services for identified familiesComplete navigation service plans for each participantProvide service navigation for affected familiesAdvocate for individuals and families in government, non-profit and health service systemsProvide information and referral services for affected familiesRespond as able to urgent needs of individuals and familiesCreate and maintain relationships with partners in relevant systemsBriefingsMaintain up-to-date knowledge of the constantly changing immigration situationAssist in organizing Know Your Rights or other community education effortsParticipate in program planning and development consistent with Trauma-Informed CareAttend staff/agency trainings and meetings as well as supervision meetings with Program Director of CCDA and CCUSAAdherence to Catholic Charities policies and proceduresPerform other duties as assignedTIME COMMITMENT:Hours required by the school per weekBe available three days a weekMust be available after business hours due to clients'' availabilityShould make up missed internship hours within 14 daysEXPECTATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:Be reliable and on time; communicate with the supervisorAct in a professional and ethical manner in all interactions with agency staff and clientsUnderstanding multiple languages is a requirement (Spanish is a priority)Currently studying applicable graduate coursework relevant to the TBIE programSubmit conference agendas an hour prior to weekly supervision meetingsSubmit process recordings for review based on the school''s requirementHave reliable transportation to do the internship at the Manassas Office, CCDA offices and visit clientsThis is an in-person internship
Contact Person: Hector Candejas, MSW
Contact Phone: (703) 408-0950
Warehouse Volunteer - Migration Services
Warehouse volunteers are essential to the success of our newly arrived families. They help with the initial set up of new homes for families so that they can feel welcome in their new community. This Position is a vital way to give back to the community. There are some prerequisites and you must be able to qualify as a driver for the organization.
