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40 people are interested
Child Advocate
ORGANIZATION: The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
Please visit the new page to apply.
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40 people are interested
A Child Advocate is an adult who volunteers to spend time with, and advocate on behalf of, an individual unaccompanied immigrant child while he or she is subject to immigration proceedings. We welcome volunteers from all cultures, professions, races, ethnicities and social backgrounds. Advocates must be at least 21 years old and be fluent in Spanish.
Before being assigned, Advocates are required to complete a two-day training session on child development, communicating with children, U.S. immigration law and issues facing unaccompanied immigrant children. Once assigned to an individual child, each Advocate receives continuous training, support, and supervision from the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights.
*Our next two day training will take place on March 24th and 25th in San Antonio,TX*
As a Child Advocate, you commit to:
-Visit with the child once a week during the duration of their shelter/facility stay, typically around 2 months.
- Help the child think through options and decisions.
- If available, accompany the child to court hearings and other important meetings and interviews when available
- Conduct research on the child’s situation in his or her home country.
- Draft a written report regarding best interest recommendations.
- Maintain communication with the Young Center staff, the child’s Case Manager at the shelter and the child’s attorney.
- Advocate for the best interest of the child.
More opportunities with The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
Location:
816 Camaron St., Suite 1349, San Antonio, TX 78212, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Young Center for Immigrant Children’s Rights is to promote the best interests of unaccompanied immigrant children with due regard to the child’s expressed wishes, according to the Convention on the Rights of the Child and state and federal law.
Description
The Young Center is a champion for the best interests of children who arrive in the United States on their own, from all corners of the world. We serve as trusted allies for these children by accompanying them through court proceedings, advocating for their best interests, and standing for the creation of a dedicated juvenile immigrant justice system that ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
300 Convent StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205
DATE POSTED
January 25, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 1 hr a week, for an average of 2-3 months per case
- Spanish fluency preferred