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1 person is interested
Volunteer for AsylumConnect (Philadelphia)
ORGANIZATION: InReach
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1 person is interested
We initially piloted the AsylumConnect catalog (the first online, centralized database for LGBTQ asylum seekers in the U.S.) in Seattle, Washington and in February 2016, we released the catalog 2.0, with new search functions and improved visuals for the Seattle area. We are currently preparing to scale the AsylumConnect catalog to Philadelphia. But we need your help! In the upcoming months, AsylumConnect will be building a local volunteer base in Philly to assist with our local marketing efforts and to help us collect data to evaluate how the catalog is doing in Philly. Volunteers are essential to our operations. Please sign-up here or email Matt Noel, AsylumConnect Director of Human Resources, at: matt@asylumconnect.org to be added to our tentative Philly volunteer list to receive updates.
Sample volunteer responsibilities include:
- Drop-off/distribute printed AsylumConnect informational materials (infographics, flyers, etc.) in public spaces as well as to local organizations/providers to then distribute to local LGBTQ asylum seekers
- Assist with organizing and hosting local in-person events (such as group in-person catalog testing events, AsylumConnect presentations to key stakeholders and community members, volunteer forums/meet-and-greets, etc.)
- Help to mobilize other local community members to volunteer for AsylumConnect
- Identify, attend and network at relevant local events to help with local outreach
- Complete other catalog-related tasks as assigned by the AsylumConnect Director of Catalog and Data Manager
*Please email Matt Noel, AsylumConnect Director of Human Resources, at: matt@asylumconnect.org to be added to our tentative Philly volunteer list to receive updates.
*The position is unpaid at this time.
*Everyone living in Philadelphia is welcome to sign-up!
*The time commitment is flexible and based on the schedules of our volunteers.
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About InReach
Location:
228 Park Ave S, Suite # 90945, New York, NY 10003, US
Mission Statement
To ensure safe help is InReach for all members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Description
InReach is a trans-led tech nonprofit increasing resource access for the diverse LGBTQ+ community. Our vision is for every LGBTQ+ person to have on-demand access to the safe, affirming resources they need to thrive.
The free InReach App is the world’s first tech platform matching LGBTQ+ people facing persecution or discrimination with safe, verified resources. InReach is available on web (desktop and mobile), and native iOS and Android. InReach’s open-source technology instantly matches trans and queer people in need with safe, independently verified housing, medical and mental health care, immigration and other legal help, meal assistance, education and employment, translation, community and spiritual support, and more critical services. App features include: documentation search filters, translation, saving and sharing resources, leaving public ratings/reviews, the ability to suggest new resources, and service provider features. InReach serves as a comprehensive digital one-stop-shop for the intersectional LGBTQ+ community: InReach lists verified services for LGBTQ+ asylum seekers, refugees and other immigrants, LGBTQ+ BIPOC communities, trans and gender non-conforming folks, LGBTQ+ youth and caregivers, and more LGBTQ+ communities. The InReach App is free for everyone, including lawyers, case managers, social workers, and other providers searching for affirming resource referrals for LGBTQ+ clients.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2016
SKILLS
- Networking
- People Skills
- Marketing & Communications (Mar/Com)
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 16
- flexible and based on the schedules of volunteers
- Living in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area