Opportunity Details
2026 CCCS Bilingual Legal Screeners & Interpreters
Who We Are
Catholic Charities Community Services' Immigration Division are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist at upcoming legal clinics held in Manhattan. These clinics provide critical legal support to immigrant communities, and volunteers play an essential role in making services accessible and effective.
Volunteer Responsibilities
- Spanish Interpreter volunteers will work directly with attorneys during legal consultations to interpret between clients and legal staff.
- Legal Screener volunteers will assist with conducting intake with clients, collecting personal background information and details about their journey to the U.S.
- All volunteers will have strong interpersonal skills and be ready and willing to support staff in proper intake stages
Qualifications & Skills
- Spanish interpreters must be fluent in both English and Spanish. This is encouraged but not required for legal screeners.
- Volunteer interpreters must be comfortable interpreting in a one-on-one setting.
- Familiarity with basic legal terminology is helpful but not required
- Ability to handle sensitive topics with care and confidentiality
- Comfortability with using a computer and other technology
*Training materials will be shared before your scheduled clinic
Time & Date:
*If you can volunteer for more than one shift, please register for each shift separately.
Location:
Catholic Charities Community Services
80 Maiden Lane
24th Floor
New York, NY 10038
All volunteers will be contacted by the Point of Contact upon signing up to determine best fit and receive materials ahead of time. Registration for this opportunity is not complete until confirmed with the point of contact.
Point of Contact
Aidan Arzola Rondon, NYC Legal Program Manager
Justice & Legal Services
Low-income communities
Age Minimum (with Adult): 18+, Minimum Age:18+
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