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3 people are interested
Become a Child Advocate for unaccompanied child migrants!
ORGANIZATION: The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights- D.C. Office
Please visit the new page to apply.
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3 people are interested
The Young Center trains volunteers to act as Volunteer Child Advocates for detained immigrant children. Volunteers meet regularly with a child in detention to form a connection and get to know their story. Volunteers then collaborate with attorneys and social workers to determine the best interests of the children and to advocate for those interests.
To become a volunteer, you must:
- Speak Spanish
- Be at least 21 years old
- Complete an application
- Complete a video interview
- Be willing to submit a background check and child abuse/neglect registry check
- Have a driver’s license and access to a car
More opportunities with The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights- D.C. Office
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About The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights- D.C. Office
Location:
1015 15th St NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC 20005, 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. 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 while they are in court proceedings, advocating for their best interests, and standing for the creation of a dedicated children’s immigrant justice system that ensures the safety and well-being of every child.
Description
The Young Center provides Child Advocates for unaccompanied immigrant children in federal custody. Our model works with volunteer Child Advocates who participate in a Young Center training, meet with a child on a weekly basis, and learn the child’s story, all supervised and supported by Young Center staff.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Springfield, VA 22150
DATE POSTED
April 4, 2024
SKILLS
- Youth Services
- Child Care
- Child Advocacy
- Spanish
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Up to 3 hours a week