Our legal service centers can help so many people because of our exceptional team of volunteers. We're so grateful to those able to give their time and skills to help immigrants and those in need!

Our volunteer needs are always changing. If you are interested in any of the below roles, please fill out the form below and we will get back to you about our current needs. 

You don’t need to be an attorney to help. Volunteers assist in essential roles:

• Translators translate for Spanish, French, Arabic, Pashto and Dari speaking clients and any of our English speaking staff & volunteers.
• Researchers assist legal consultants by finding answers to a specific policy or process question, finding forms online, and helping with data entry. 
• Intake workers offer a word of welcome and help clients fill out our intake form. Being able to communicate in Spanish, French, Arabic, or Pashto is important for these roles.
• Legal Staff help our clients with their legal needs, and roles can be for paralegals, attorneys with experience in areas other than immigration law or experts in the field.
• Marketing, Website & PR volunteers help us spread the word about the work that SWIRC does. Previous experience in website management (WordPress), social media sites and PR work is very important.
• Fundraisers and Event Coordinators are critical for SWIRC fundraising and educational events. Help us obtain and continue the funding we need to continue our work!
• Supporters help us get the word out and share and build information and stories of SWIRC's work. Everyone can be a supporter! If you can't help us specifically in one of the above roles, please join us as an active supporter.

Volunteers can work in roughly 3 hour shifts during any scheduled clinic hours. We ask that you consider a six-month commitment when you sign up. Our volunteers that are on-site typically contribute 6 to 12 hours plus per week to help our cause.

Most volunteers commit to a regular shift, with some are on-call for special situations or other needs. Volunteer work is conducted within our three legal centers, with the exception of website, PR and fundraising activity which can be done remotely.

All volunteers must participate in an interview and orientation at our Southwest Legal Clinic and fill out an application.