Human Trafficking/Immigration Volunteer

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Sanctuary for Families is the leading nonprofit in New York State dedicated exclusively to serving survivors of gender violence and human trafficking and their children. Sanctuary for Families' Anti-Trafficking Initiative (ATI) provides immigrant survivors with critical legal services that allow them to formalize their immigration status, protect them from removal from the United States, and reunite them with their children abroad.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Sanctuary for Families is seeking a volunteer to assist the Queens Trafficking Intervention Pro Bono Project (QTIPP) every Friday. The QTIPP allows vulnerable immigrant defendants from the Queens Human Trafficking Intervention Court an opportunity to receive free legal information and advice regarding immigration matters. Each week, pro bono attorneys conduct legal screenings with defendants, many of whom qualify as victims of human trafficking.

The volunteer will work closely with attorneys and clients to provide administrative support. This position is ideal for a college student with an interest in human trafficking, gender-based violence, and/or immigration.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assembling informational binders for pro bono attorneys every week.

• Preparing electronic documents before the start of each intake.

• Gathering, scanning, and saving all forms following each intake in an organized manner.

• Mailing forms as appropriate following each intake, including Freedom of Information Requests.

• Other administrative duties as requested.

Qualifications:

• Able to work from the Queens Family Justice Center in Kew Gardens every Friday; preferred hours are from approximately 8:30AM to 3:30PM (schedule is negotiable).

• Interest in human trafficking, gender-based violence, and/or immigration.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to work as an enthusiastic member of a team.

• Proficiency in Microsoft office.

• Proficiency in Mandarin Chinese a plus.

• Willing to commit for at least 3 months.

• Willing to be fingerprinted and able to pass a background check prior to internship start.

Hours: Fridays - preferred schedule is 8:30AM to 3:30PM (negotiable)

Location: Queens Family Justice Center, 126-02 82 nd Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

To apply: Please forward resume with a brief cover e-mail to Leon Jones at ljones@sffny.org