Interpretation and Translation Assistant - Multiple Locations Virtual
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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
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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)
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:
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 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.
