Empower Asylum Seekers & Refugees in the National Capital Region

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Volunteer Opportunities with AsylumWorksAbout AsylumWorks

Asylum seekers, refugees, and other people fleeing persecution arrive in the United States with complex needs that extend beyond just legal services. Without intervention, these circumstances diminish the newcomer’s ability to participate in immigration proceedings. AsylumWorks was created to provide critical services for newcomers that reduce barriers to well-being, promote equity, and increase access to justice.

Direct client services are free and available to individuals and families living in Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia, regardless of language, country of origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender expression. To scale our impact beyond the National Capital Region, AsylumWorks creates and shares expert tools and training resources to support newcomer-serving organizations nationwide.

AsylumWorks empowers asylum seekers & refugees to thrive in the National Capital region, and together, works to create a world where people seeking safety are uplifted by their new communities.

Your contributions help create a welcoming and supportive environment for asylum seekers and refugees as they rebuild their lives. Whether you're helping a client prepare for a job interview, guiding them through job applications, or practicing English conversation, your support makes a direct impact on their journey toward stability and independence.

We offer several ways to get involved:

• Mock Interview Volunteer - Help clients build confidence and improve their interview skills.
• Job Application Volunteer - Guide clients in creating resumes and cover letters to navigate the job market.
• English Conversation Partner - Support language learning through casual conversation practice.
• Industry Insider Volunteer - Share career advice and professional insights to help newcomers enter the workforce.

1. Fill out the volunteer registration form.
2. Review our position descriptions.
3. The Operations Coordinator, Madi Carpenter, will reach out to you by email with orientation details.
4. Take the short post-orientation quiz sent to you.
5. Look out for an email from our Operations Coordinator to schedule a brief screening call.
6. Attend your screening call to discuss your role and next steps.

By volunteering with AsylumWorks, you are directly contributing to a more inclusive and supportive world for asylum seekers and refugees. If you’re passionate about equity, justice, and helping others thrive, we’d love to have you on our team!

Apply today and start making an impact.