Volunteer
About Us
We aim to make a difference in the lives of people from around the globe, assisting them with legal immigration services at a fraction of the cost.
Our Vision
Advance the gospel of Jesus Christ by loving refugees and immigrants, and enabling churches to welcome their sojourner neighbors
Are You
Feeling God tugging at your heart to serve the refugee and immigrant community?
Excited about engaging with new people from different cultures around the world?
Friendly and patient?
Someone who loves to serve others by meeting practical needs?
Interested in learning about law and immigration?
Looking for an opportunity to give time to something meaningful and Christ-centered?
Join the CIAC Volunteer Client Advocacy Program
No Legal Experience Required
What You Would Do
You will be equipped to develop relationships with CIAC clients and get hands-on experience assisting our legal staff with their cases.
Your hours will primarily be dedicated to corresponding with clients to gather important documentation and information vital for their immigration cases, updating legal staff on client needs and progress, maintaining case data, praying with and for our clients, and assisting with other general case support.
Time Commitment
We are in search of a few individuals to truly dedicate themselves to this work and are asking prospective volunteers to give a minimum of 8-10 hours/week to this volunteer position.
We realize that this is not a small ask and recognize that not everyone has the capacity to give so much of their time, and that’s ok!
We are happy to keep you informed of other volunteer opportunities that may arise, but ask that you prayerfully consider if this might be a ministry God is calling you to.
Other Requirements
- Access to a reliable computer and cell phone
- General computer literacy and the ability to learn new software quickly
- Interest in and willingness to learn basic immigration law principles and practices
Excellent communication skills and willingness to work with a translator over the phone or in-person - Self-starter and well organized
- Above all, a shared vision to further the gospel by loving and serving the immigrants and refugees in our community
Next Step
You don’t have to be an expert. We will provide training.
Please complete this form if you are interested volunteering or if you have any questions.