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22 people are interested
Immigration Services Legal Internship
ORGANIZATION: Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
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22 people are interested
CIANA's missions is to prevent the growing marginalization of new immigrants and refugees from highly "traditional societies" through special transitional services which will lead to their successful integration into the socio-economic and civic life of America while continuing to maintain pride in their cultural heritage.
The primary goal of our Legal Assistance Program is to provide the knowledge and assistance necessary to ensure that New Americans maintain legal status and understand their legal rights and responsibilities, and to promote greater inclusion into the American system by guiding New Americans towards eventual citizenship and increased civic participation.
Position Description:
The Immigration Services Intern will help our pro-bono attorney with appointments, schedule clients, and help file legal documents. Other responsibilities will be to develop relationships with pro bono attorneys and legal services agencies, and prepare programmatic materials for distribution.
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About Center for the Integration and Advancement of New Americans, CIANA
Location:
36-12 34th Avenue, 2nd Floor, Astoria, NY 11102, US
Mission Statement
To provide special transitional services which will lead to the successful integration of newcomers into American society while continuing to maintain pride in their own cultural heritage .
Description
Immigrants and refugees will be provided with the tools to emerge from poverty, isolation, and linguistic barriers to become full, productive American citizens. Our services promote family well-being and stability, provide counseling and support services, and expose newcomers to the social, economic and educational opportunities available to them. Professional social services will include ESOL and civics classes, citizenship preparation, adult literacy, child welfare and youth services, legal and immigration assistance, financial literacy, micro credit and finance, employment assistance, and information and referral services. Newcomers will gain a deeper understanding of western culture and how to incorporate its positive qualities into their lives without fear of losing their culture and identity; it will help them shape an identity that encompasses the best of both worlds and prevents their isolation and marginalization.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
31-09 Newtown AvenueSuite 411Astoria, NY 11102
DATE POSTED
April 21, 2017
SKILLS
- Program Management
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-3 days per week, for a minimum of 15 hours.