Volunteer with SBCSC

Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of immigrants and refugees in your community? Join us in our mission to uphold justice and provide vital legal services to those in need. 

SBCSC is currently looking for individuals who are committed and want to make a positive and lasting contribution to the overall well-being of the immigrant community in the Inland Empire.

Volunteer and unpaid internship opportunities allow individuals to observe a work environment, gain work experience and at times fulfill an academic requirements.

Areas of Opportunity

Youth Integration Advancement (YIA) Program

The YIA Program at SBCSC is designed to provide social, immigration legal and family law services to immigrant youth, especially Unaccompanied Undocumented Minors (UUMs). YIA, volunteers and staff help this vulnerable youth to life in the United States and encourage them to pursue their personal and educational goals.

As a YIA volunteer, you have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Organizing enrichment activities
Providing mentorship
Conducting research to find resources
Establishing partnerships
Collecting data
Engaging with the community
Delivering presentations

Advocacy

Advocacy is essential to SBCSC's mission and service delivery. It enhances access to justice, protects legal rights, influences policies, empowers communities, combats exploitation and fraud, addresses systemic issues, educates communities, builds partnerships, and promotes social justice for immigrants in the Inland Empire, throughout the state and country. Ensuring that immigrants receive fair and equitable treatment under the law and can fully participate in society. SBCSC is committed to enhancing our advocacy efforts in benefit of the immigrant community we serve.

As an Advocacy volunteer, you have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Conducting legal research and providing support
Engaging in advocacy and outreach efforts
Participating in community engagement activities
Analyzing and developing policies
Assisting with fundraising initiatives

Social Service Case Assistants

SBCSC's Immigration Legal Service Programs support over 6,000 individuals and families in critical need annually. We assist low-income, hard-to-reach, and underserved foreign-born individuals requiring representation before various DHS agencies. This assistance often determines survival for those escaping persecution, reunites families, enables lawful employment and provides a pathway to U.S. Citizenship. Our various programs facilitate access to affirmative and defensive relief from deportation, engagement with the criminal justice system, legal protections, human rights safeguards, and more.

As a Social Service volunteer, you have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Providing client support and facilitating interactions
Assisting with case management tasks
Conduct legal and country condition research
Coordinating resources for clients
Helping with documentation and reporting
Offering support during crises or emergencies
Advocating for clients and empowering them
Contributing to special projects and initiatives

Language Support

SBCSC is committed to providing culturally competent services throughout every interaction with the public. Many immigrants seeking legal assistance may not be proficient in the dominant language of the country where they are residing. Language support ensures that language barriers do not prevent immigrants from accessing essential legal services, understanding their rights, or effectively communicating with legal professionals. Language support is crucial to effective communication, cultural sensitivity, legal compliance, legal compliance, client empowerment, efficiency, community trust and engagement

As a Language volunteer, you have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Providing language interpretation
Translating documents, forms, and informational materials
Community engagement to promote resources
Advocating for language access rights
Contributing to special projects and initiatives
Participating in capacity-building activities
Translators needed in the following languages: Spanish, English, Kanjobal, Ki'che, Kaqchikel & Mam

Community Engagement

Through community engagement SBCSC has raised awareness about the availability of legal services and how community members can access them. SBCSC has carried out various activities to ensure that individuals know their immigration rights and options for legal assistance and other fundamental services.

As a Community Engagement volunteer, you have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Assist with outreach events
Serve as a language interpreter
Translate outreach materials
Assist in educational workshops
Build relationships with other organizations
Create educational material
Advocate for community needs

Media

We connect with a broad audience through SBCSC's social media platforms, including current and prospective clients, stakeholders, and community members. Social media enhances visibility and awareness of SBCSC's services, fosters communication and engagement with the public, facilitates education and information sharing, and effectively promotes events. Our social media efforts inform the community about immigration law updates, allow SBCSC to further advocate for policy changes, and raise awareness of immigrant rights and justice issues.

As a Media volunteer, you have the opportunity to contribute in various ways, including:

Assist with content creation for social media posts
Assist with social media management & communication
Create graphic design and multimedia content
Engage with the community
Support event promotion
Conduct research and strategy development

How to Apply

Interested in volunteering or interning with SBCSC? We welcome individuals who are passionate about serving our community and supporting our mission.

To apply, please email the following documents in PDF format to laura.r@sbcscinc.org with the subject line "Volunteer/Internship Interest."

Cover Letter: Describe your motivation for volunteering or interning with SBCSC and specify your area(s) of interest.
Submit an updated resume that includes two references.
Submit a completed Volunteer/Internship Application.

Important: Applications must include all required documents and follow the submission instructions above. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Background Check: Applicants selected for a volunteer or internship opportunity will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check prior to onboarding.

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Thank you for your interest!