Lend your language skills and help interpret for legal screeners at the Immigration Court! Spanish needed. If you are interested in screening prospective clients, please register here: http://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0C0W00000vORjN If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

New York, NY

10/2/18 9:00 AM +more

If you do not have immigration legal experience, please make sure you have attended a training in the past or have volunteered previously with this program. Dedicated and personable volunteers are needed for information gathering and legal screenings for people with hearings at Immigration Court. You will meet with prospective clients, gather information about their journey to the United States, their life histories, and work with Catholic Charities attorneys to inform immigrants about their rights and legal options. If you are bi-lingual and interested in interpreting ONLY, please register here: http://www.catholiccharitiesnyvolunteer.org/HOC__Volunteer_Opportunity_Details_Page?id=a0C0W00000vORiI If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

New York, NY

10/3/18 9:00 AM +more

Please join us to help answer questions from the community on the proposed change to the public charge rule. You will help callers register on-line during a two-evening phone bank that will air on Univision. Four hour shifts are available. Must be fluent in Spanish and have immigration experience and familiarity with the public charge inadmissibility ground.

New York, NY

10/2/18 4:00 PM +more

Are you interested in learning more about the Catholic Charities Junior Board? The Catholic Charities Junior Board introduces young professionals (ages 21-40) to the wide array of programs and works of Catholic Charities through volunteer opportunities, social gatherings, faith-based events, and philanthropic support. The Junior Board helps cultivate the next generation of leaders committed to Catholic Charities to serve those in need in our community. The Midnight Run is a great and casual way to get to know some of the Junior Board's members -- you can ask questions, make new friends, and help needy New Yorkers. And thankfully, the Midnight Run doesn't happen at midnight, nor does it involve running! It's easy! Volunteers bring in an item of food (assignments are emailed beforehand - maybe a loaf of bread, a box of snacks, some sliced ham or even a package of napkins), and then quickly assemble lunch bags filled with sandwiches and juice boxes (the whole process is done in a speedy 20-30 minutes!). Completed lunch bags are divided amongst volunteers and each volunteer is free to distribute them to the homeless on their way home. Volunteers will meet at 1011 First Avenue at 7:00. Click HERE to learn more about how you can become a Junior Board member TODAY!

New York, NY

10/10/18 7:00 PM +more

Come join us on October 12th 2018 at our Ulster County Community Legal Clinic and serve your community with Catholic Charities! Dedicated and personable volunteers are needed for information gathering, legal screenings, and application assistance. You will meet with prospective clients, gather information about their journey to the United States, their life histories, and work with Catholic Charities attorneys to inform immigrants about their rights and legal options. Training will be provided via webinar a week in advance of the clinic. *Spanish fluency preferred but not required! Two shifts are available 9:00am - 1:30pm and 1:00pm - 5:30pm. Sign up for one shift or both! To sign up for an all day shift, please select the first option. If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

Kingston, NY

10/12/18 9:00 AM +more

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Catholic Charities and our Federation of 90 Agencies! Come join us for an orientation session at our HQ in Midtown East (1011 First Avenue) to learn more about the history of Catholic Charities, the vast number of services we provide to needy New Yorkers, the variety of volunteer opportunities we provide, some guidelines and expectations for how to excel in your new role, and more! This is also a great opportunity to meet some of your fellow volunteers and meet the Volunteer Services Team. We look forward to having you join us! If you would like to attend an orientation but are unable to do so because of time/location concerns, please email us at ccvolunteer@archny.org.

New York, NY

11/14/18 6:30 PM +more

The Meatloaf Kitchen, located in the East Village, serves warm meals of meatloaf to the hungry in New York City. There are two shifts available: First Shift: 8am-12pm for food preparation Second Shift: 11:30am-3:30pm for greeting guests, serving food, and cleanup!

New York, NY

10/20/18 11:30 AM +more

Come join us on November 16th, 2018 at our Dutchess County Community Legal Clinic and serve your community with Catholic Charities! Dedicated and personable volunteers are needed for information gathering, legal screenings, and application assistance. You will meet with prospective clients, gather information about their journey to the United States, their life histories, and work with Catholic Charities attorneys to inform immigrants about their rights and legal options. Training will be provided via webinar a week in advance of the clinic. *Spanish fluency preferred but not required! Two shifts are available 9:00am - 1:30pm and 1:00pm - 5:30pm. Sign up for one shift or both! To sign up for an all day shift, please select the first option. If you have not yet registered to volunteer with Catholic Charities, you will be prompted to create an account first. Please note: once completed, you will need to sign up for this event by selecting the "sign up" button under the shift you desire.

Poughkeepsie, NY

11/16/18 9:00 AM +more

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Catholic Charities and our Federation of 90 Agencies! Come join us for an orientation session at our HQ in Midtown East (1011 First Avenue) to learn more about the history of Catholic Charities, the vast number of services we provide to needy New Yorkers, the variety of volunteer opportunities we provide, some guidelines and expectations for how to excel in your new role, and more! This is also a great opportunity to meet some of your fellow volunteers and meet the Volunteer Services Team. We look forward to having you join us! If you would like to attend an orientation but are unable to do so because of time/location concerns, please email us at ccvolunteer@archny.org.

New York, NY

1/9/19 6:30 PM +more

The Refugee Resettlement Career Mentorship Program of Catholic Charities Community Services (CCCS) aims to provide an opportunity for working professionals to share employment resources, job search assistance, and networking support with refugee clients. Career Mentors will provide at least three months of support to help clients establish and work toward career goals. This will be achieved through resume and cover letter development, job research, interview skills practice, salary and benefit negotiations, and workplace expectations and culture. Career Mentors and Refugee Mentees will meet at a designated public location once per week and may also check in by phone or email to provide additional support.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

We are looking for volunteers to teach the Budget Management Workshop under our Tenant Education Program (TEP). Volunteers are needed to teach workshops on Wednesdays at the Kennedy Center in Harlem (off the 2/3 line -- 34 West 134th Street) from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Volunteers need only commit to one Wednesday per month. The Program Coordinator will train volunteers in all necessary materials. TEP is a service provided by the Preserving Housing Department of Catholic Charities Community Services. The TEP consists of a series of training workshops covering topics relevant to preserving and stabilizing housing in NYC. Through its training workshops, this program aims to transform its participants into tenants who are reliable and preferable to the landlord by helping them: Learn basic knowledge and skills in managing the family budget Identify and practice basic rights and responsibilities as a NYC tenant Understand the need for a cooperative and peaceful landlord-tenant relationship Learn personal skills of communication and conflict resolution in the landlord-tenant relationship Know how to find a safe and adequate apartment in NYC that is affordable and within the tenant's financial means Get informed about rental subsidies and assistance programs provided by the local and federal governments Be aware of potential roots and reasons for eviction/homelessness and how to avoid them Have a glimpse on preparedness for employment and how to become marketable in the job market

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

We are looking for volunteer attorneys to teach the Tenants' Rights & Responsibilities Workshop under our Tenant Education Program (TEP). Volunteer attorneys are needed to teach workshops on Tuesdays at the Kennedy Center in Harlem (off the 2/3 line -- 34 West 134th Street) from 5:30 - 7:30pm. Volunteer attorneys need only commit to one Tuesday per month. The Program Coordinator will train volunteers in all necessary materials. TEP is a service provided by the Preserving Housing Department of Catholic Charities Community Services. The TEP consists of a series of training workshops covering topics relevant to preserving and stabilizing housing in NYC. Through its training workshops, this program aims to transform its participants into tenants who are reliable and preferable to the landlord by helping them: Learn basic knowledge and skills in managing the family budget Identify and practice basic rights and responsibilities as a NYC tenant Understand the need for a cooperative and peaceful landlord-tenant relationship Learn personal skills of communication and conflict resolution in the landlord-tenant relationship Know how to find a safe and adequate apartment in NYC that is affordable and within the tenant's financial means Get informed about rental subsidies and assistance programs provided by the local and federal governments Be aware of potential roots and reasons for eviction/homelessness and how to avoid them Have a glimpse on preparedness for employment and how to become marketable in the job market

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

Incarnation Children’s Center (ICC) is New York City's only residence for children with HIV/AIDS. ICC is located in Washington Heights in Manhattan off the 168th Street A/C/1 Subway. ICC is a 21 bed skilled nursing facility. We house residents from birth to 21 years of age who are living with HIV and/or AIDS. Residents are referred to our facility through their medical clinics or other residential facilities. All 21 of the residents live at ICC. Some of our residents go out to school (via public transportation or NYC school buses); a few residents are home schooled; while some of our adult residents have graduated and have not yet found their vocational paths. ICC is looking for volunteers ages 21 and older who are able to commit to giving 3 hours per week for a minimum of 4 months. We are looking for individuals who would be willing to help residents with their homework; engage in recreational activities (i.e. playing sports in our backyard, engaging in the Wii game challenge, ice cream & smoothie night, etc.); chaperone our weekly facility outings, and most importantly, just to serve as a mentor and role model to our residents. Many of our residents were not expected to live to see their teen years. They had very little to look forward to. Thanks to modern medicine, being born or diagnosed with HIV & AIDS is no longer a death sentence. But, when you were brought up around negativity and little hope, role models are usually few and far between. That’s where you can make a difference. You would be offering normalcy and a sense of what their future could be if they made efforts to be more than what was expected of them upon being diagnosed. Please note: Volunteers are required to pass a medical clearance, which involves showing proof of vaccainations and a PPD test (to determine whether the volunteer has tuberculosis). This is important because of the population of children ICC works with.

New York, NY

Through 12/31/18

Please help us with your artistic skills! We are looking for volunteers to work with a group of students through their art class -- volunteers will help restore three murals in the hallways of the High School for Media and Communications (George Washington Educational Campus -- 549 Audubon Avenue, New York) (right off the 1 line at 191 St. subway stop). Carefully applying a new coat of paint to the murals will be the biggest task. Catholic Charities is the school’s non-profit partner charged with increasing school and individual student attendance, increasing parental involvement, expanding mental health services and fostering a safe, supportive and inviting school environment. Most of the students at the school are immigrants or the children of immigrants and the overwhelming majority qualify for free or reduced lunch.

New York, NY

Through 6/1/19

*URGENT NEED!* Help us teach English to the visually impaired! This opportunity is located in Midtown East. The Catholic Guild for the Blind provides a variety of essential services to individuals who are blind and visually impaired, including immigrants who need to learn English in order to get a job or to pursue higher education. Academic services include but are not limited to ESOL instruction, preparation for the high school equivalency (TASC) exam, and preparation for college. We are an official TASC testing site as well as a TASC prep program that is specifically targeted to those with vision impairments, at present the only such TASC testing site in the State of New York. The bilingual (English-Spanish) volunteer: Will have the opportunity to provide a much needed service to an underserved population and know that they are making a positive, potentially life-changing, impact on those they serve. Will bring the following qualifications and skills: Master’s degree in TESOL, English education or related field Prior teaching experience Ability to develop and implement lesson plans Patience, flexibility, and a heart for working with individuals with disabilities Accurate recordkeeping ability The immediate need is for an ESOL instructor to teach one beginners class once a week and one intermediate class once a week, each two hours per session, for a total of four hours per week. Additional teaching opportunities are available. Please inquire. Teaching Schedule: Tuesdays and Fridays: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm (4 hours per week) Start date TBD. Commitment is 6 months minimum, longer preferred. Volunteer Tasks*: Teach a small group class (2-4 students) – listening, speaking, reading & writing (as needed), grammar, vocabulary Create and implement lessons appropriate to the target population and their goals Prepare materials in accessible formats – large print, audio, Braille Maintain student attendance and progress records Submit documents, including volunteer hours, to academic supervisor as requested *Orientation to working with visually impaired individuals, instruction in preparing accessible materials (large print, audio, Braille), and guidance in lesson planning will be provided, as well as ongoing support as needed. Prior experience in working with visually impaired individuals is not required, though helpful.

New York, NY

Through 6/1/19

Become a positive role model! Mentor high school students! This location is in the Bronx (Highbridge) and is off the 4 train at the 167 St. subway stop. We are looking for mentors to become positive role models and career advisors to high school students. Mentors will: create positive relationships with mentees in order to support their growth; encourage mentees to increase positivity toward themselves, others and their futures; assist mentees in exploring college and career options; equip mentees with leadership skills; and help mentees cultivate an ethic of service in their communities. Mentors will meet with mentees at least once a week for a minimum of 90 minutes total for each week. We will provide food/light refreshments at each session, and mentors will participate in multiple activities and field trips that can enrich our youth -- trips may include bowling, movies, etc, all of which are 100% free for mentors as well! The Highbridge Cornerstone program furthers the mission of Catholic Charities Community Service by providing engaging, high-quality, year-round programs for adults and young people. Highbridge Gardens Cornerstone program is designed to help participants acquire the skills and attitudes they need to graduate from high school, succeed in their chosen career, and give back to the community. Our experience and continued vision includes providing after-school programming for participants ages 5 to adults. We engage youth with homework help, tutoring, sports, dance and project based activities, which encourage problem solving and teamwork. We also strive to continue and improve our youth leadership and civic engagement through the Youth Council, Young Men's Initiative Program, Teen Action, and Summer of Service.

Bronx, NY

Through 6/1/19

We need volunteers who are able to interpret at asylum interviews for unaccompanied youth (ages 5-18+, primarily from Central America). We are looking for individuals who are: fluent in English and Spanish, and/or Central or South American indigenous languages (e.g. K'iche', Kaqchikel, Achi, Mam, Chorti, and Quechua/Kichwa) must be available Monday - Friday during regular business hours (9am – 5pm) and asylum interview hours (7am – 5pm) able to travel to the asylum offices in Lyndhurst, NJ and/or Bethpage, NY punctual and reliable (tardiness can have a negative impact on the client’s case) comfortable hearing traumatic stories from children able to maintain strict confidentiality able and willing to take background check have a flexible schedule No interpretation experience necessary, but: must be available to complete a training on asylum interpretation must feel comfortable with consecutive interpretation and sight translation Additional Information: Interviews are usually scheduled two weeks in advance. You should have a flexible schedule to attend a pre-asylum meeting and the asylum interview. Asylum interviews are scheduled between 7am – 10am and may last 1 to 3 hours, plus commute time. The interpreter is expected to arrive 30 minutes prior to the interview time and may have to wait several hours before a client is called in for their interview - you will need to reserve the entire day for the interpretation. The volunteer may be asked to interpret twice a month. If you are a student and would like to receive internship credit, please indicate that in your response.

Through 12/31/18

Seeking attorney or law student volunteers interested in providing pro bono representation for immigrant clients throughout NYS. NO PRIOR IMMIGRATION EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Volunteers must: have a JD or be in law school be willing to provide full case representation to an immigrant client with training and mentorship support from Catholic Charities Pro Bono Supervising Attorneys be comfortable hearing traumatic stories from clients be able to handle confidential and sensitive information have a willingness to learn new areas of immigration law have the ability to travel to the Lower Hudson Valley to meet with clients who live outside of NYC be punctual and reliable Fluency in Spanish or other second language preferred, but not required. The CCCS Pro Bono Project is designed to give you the tools that you need to competently and effectively assist the most vulnerable immigrants. If you choose to accept one of our pro bono matters, you can expect your representation to be supported by expert legal training and in-depth mentorship. We place the following types of immigration matters: Affirmative/defensive asylum (Help immigrants who are afraid to return to their home country.) Affirmative/defensive special immigrant juvenile status (Help immigrant youth who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.) Other types of removal defense (Help immigrants fighting for their right to remain in the United States.) Relief for victims of violence (Help women & children who have been crime victims gain stability and safety.) Other affirmative applications (Help families to reunite and stay together.) If you have questions or would like more information, please contact Susan Marks at susan.marks@archny.org

Through 12/31/20