Naturalization Workshop Non-Attorney Volunteer - Fridays, Saturdays

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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

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Internships - Hogar Legal

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Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington

www.ccda.net/hogarlegal/

Summer/Fall 2025 Legal Internship

Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal is seeking interns (unpaid) for Summer and Fall 2025.

Prerequisites for the Position

• Commitment to the mission and goals of Hogar Immigrant Services - Legal/Catholic Charities Diocese of Arlington;


• Spanish fluency or strong proficiency preferred (we have a limited capacity to take on nonbilingual interns due to our client base);


• Genuine interest in immigration law;


• Availability to work a minimum of 40 hours/week in the Summer and a minimum of 12 to 15 hours/week during the Fall semester.

Summary of Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist immigration attorneys with new client consultations and naturalization follow up appointments;


• Conduct legal research into various immigration issues, including: family-based cases, U-Visa and VAWA cases, naturalization, and various forms of relief from removal;


• Engage in client interviewing and counseling and prepare client applications under the supervision of attorneys and/or DOJ Accredited Representatives for submission to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the Department of State, and the Arlington Immigration Court;


• Serve as interpreter for clients at interviews with immigration officers at USCIS;


• Translate legal documents from Spanish, Dari, or Pashto to English;


• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda regarding complex legal issues;


• Attend hearings at Arlington Immigration Court;


• Participate in monthly legal services workshops addressing various community needs such as citizenship/naturalization application screening and preparation, pro se asylum education, and Temporary Protected Status screening and preparation. Workshops sometimes take place on Saturdays;


• Attend weekly staff meetings;


• Participate in meetings with immigration legal service community-based organizations;


• Participate in public education on immigration to area community groups; and


• Other related duties as assigned.

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 Vanessa Lopez at vanessa.lopez@ccda.net.

Training covers:

Background check
Privacy Training

Contact Person: Vanessa Lopez

Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x1508

Click here for details or to sign up

Volunteer Office Assistant - Hogar Legal

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Help us assist immigrants around Northern Virginia! Hogar Immigrant Services Legal Office serves clients with a variety of immigration legal services. Volunteer office assistants will help scan files, maintain records and answer front desk or phone calls, as needed. The office assistant will also have the opportunity to assist with legal cases and learn more about the law. No legal experience needed.

Please make note that this is not an internship opportunity.

Training covers:
Background Check
Privacy Training

Contact Person: Vanessa Lopez

Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x1508

Click here for details or to sign up

Bilingual Receptionist Volunteer - Hogar Legal

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Help us reach out to immigrants around Northern Virginia by volunteering your time as a receptionist at our legal office! Assist with answering incoming calls, taking messages and providing outstanding customer service to all clients, visitors and staff. Bilingual in Spanish required. Availability for on call hours between Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM.

Training covers:
Background check
Privacy Training

Contact Person: Vanessa Lopez

Contact Phone: (703) 534-9805 x1508

Click here for details or to sign up