INSIDE THE LIVING ROOM
ASYLUM
If you are interested in:
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Working with asylees and refugees from the moment they first walk in to the EBSC until after they receive the results of their asylum application
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Working primarily with clients from Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador whom have faced political-motivated violence, domestic violence, or persecution because of their sexual preferences
Tasks:
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​Collecting basic documents and facts that are used along with comprehensive declaration created between the intern and client that explains why a client is afraid and unable to return to his or her home country
Time Commitments: 4hrs/week
Qualifications: Strong Spanish Speaking Skills Preferred​
DACA
If you are interested in:
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Learn about DACA and its current legal challenges
Tasks:
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​Help EBSC DACA clients to renew their DACA application (until further notice)
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Screen EBSC clients for alternative immigration relief options
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File, archive and organize documents for EBSC staff related to DACA
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Communicate with DACA clients via Google Voice
Time Commitments: 4hrs/wk
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Unaccompined Alien Children (UAC)
If you are interested in:
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Interested in working with minors especially from Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador
Tasks:
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​Schedule and conduct intake interviews in Spanish for our Unaccompanied Minors and parents. Also make copies of UAC documents at this time. All intakes will be reviewed by Liliana or Yuko before sending the client(s) home.
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Schedule I-765 (work permit) appointments for UACs. All applications will be reviewed by Liliana or Yuko before mailing.
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Occasionally file motions at the San Francisco Immigration Court (EBSC will cover BART cost)
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Call the Automated Case Information Hotline once a week to see whether UACs awaiting a Master Calendar Hearing have been scheduled and notify Liliana or Yuko -- they will handle updating the spreadsheet and contacting the clients
Time Commitments: 4hr/week
Qualifications: Spanish
U-Visas
Tasks:
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Writing declarations
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Putting U-Visa packets together
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Translating
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Phone banking
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Organizing files
Time Commitments: 4hrs/wk
Qualifications: Strong Spanish Skills Preferred
Residency (Green Cards/Citizen Applications)
If you are interested in:
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Understanding the legal processes of applying towards U.S. residency or citizenship
Tasks:
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Working directly with clients under attorney supervision in filling out residency or citizenship applications
Time Commitments: 4hrs/wk
Community Development and Education (CDE)
If you are interested in:
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Interested in working with community members outside of the EBSC
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Event planning
Tasks:
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​Help organize various workshops
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Translating
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Phone banking
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Event planning
Time Commitments: 4hrs/wk
Citizenship Exam
If you are interested in:
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Teaching
Tasks:
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​Preparing clients to pass the mandatory exam proctored by U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in order to receive United States citizenship. Interns can work one on one and lead classes with clients preparing for the exam. Topics covered include United States government, history, and written/spoken English.
Time Commitments: 4hrs/wk
Qualifications: Strong Spanish Speaking Skills
English as a Second Language
If you are interested in:
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Teaching English
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Preparing lesson plans
Tasks:
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​Each ESL student will be paired up with a tutor who will assist them weekly according to their needs
Time Commitments: 4hrs/week (hours depend on ESL students)
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