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1 person is interested
Client Transportation Advocates Needed!
ORGANIZATION: Tahirih Justice Center
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1 person is interested
About
Tahirih Justice Center is a national, non-profit organization that protects courageous immigrant women and girls who refuse to be victims of violence by elevating their voices in communities, courts, and Congress.
In our Houston office, we are currently in need of long-term volunteers to provide critical client transportation support and advocacy. The Client Transportation Advocate will function as go to person for clients trying to manuver Houston's expansive Metro Bus and Light rail. The successful volunteer will be a detail-oriented self-starter who would essentially be a guide to our clients trying to find their way from our offices in the Galleria to their communities. Volunteers will work closely with Metro Houston, Tahirih Justice Center, and other members of the Houston community to provide safe, trauma-informed, and client-centered advocacy and in-person tutorials.
We truly could not do what we do without our incredible volunteers so please reach out today, or share this post with someone who you think would be interested in learning more about Tahirih and this program.
Tahirih Justice Center Houston is open Monday through Friday from 9 am to 5:30 pm.
More opportunities with Tahirih Justice Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Tahirih Justice Center
Location:
1717 Saint James Place, Suite 450, Houston, TX 77056, US
Mission Statement
The Tahirih Justice Center works to protect immigrant women and girls seeking justice in the United States from gender-based violence. Leveraging both in-house and pro bono attorneys, we empower our clients to achieve justice and equality through holistic direct legal services and national public policy advocacy.
Description
Tahirih Justice Center is a national, non-profit organization that protects courageous immigrant women and girls who refuse to be victims of violence by elevating their voices in communities, courts, and Congress.
Since 1997, Tahirih has assisted nearly 25,000 women and children seeking protection from gender-based human rights abuses such as rape, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, human trafficking, "honor" crimes, and forced marriage. Our award-winning, holistic model for protection combines free legal services and social services case management with bridge-building public policy advocacy, education, and outreach.
With offices in Houston, Baltimore, and Greater DC, Tahirih’s programs efficiently and effectively leverage donated professional services from a vast network of attorneys, medical professionals, and community volunteers.
Inspired by principles of the Baha'i Faith, Tahirih is committed to promoting the equality of women and men, and works to create a world where women and girls can live in safety and with dignity.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1717 Saint James PlaceSuite 450Houston, TX 77056
DATE POSTED
February 26, 2017
SKILLS
- Transportation
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Transportation Management
- Spanish
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- 20 hour monthly commitment
- 1 year commitment