The No More a Stranger Foundation succeeds because of the dedicated commitment of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds who come together to strengthen their communities. Volunteering is a great way to give back to the community and learn more about immigration law. Volunteers receive free or discounted access to legal training materials and classes.
Scroll down to learn about current volunteer opportunities for translators, non-lawyers, lawyers, and law students.
Scroll down to learn about current volunteer opportunities for translators, non-lawyers, lawyers, and law students.
Volunteer opportunities
TRANSLATORS
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As a volunteer translator, you will translate documents such as birth certificates into English. The most common languages are Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, and Dari, but translations from other languages are also needed at times. You will help provide quality translation services to individuals who don’t have the resources to pay a professional translator.
Location:
- Remote
Commitment:
- Four months
- Translate at least one document within four months
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving others
- Fluency in English and another language
- NO prior translation experience required
- Pay for and pass a background check before volunteering (cost is around $10)
Application Period:
- Applications are accepted on a rolling basis
As a volunteer translator, you will translate documents such as birth certificates into English. The most common languages are Spanish, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto, and Dari, but translations from other languages are also needed at times. You will help provide quality translation services to individuals who don’t have the resources to pay a professional translator.
NON-LAWYERS
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As a non-lawyer volunteer, you will have free access to an eight-week virtual training course on the Fundamentals of Immigration Law. This training is free for all non-lawyers who commit to volunteer for four months. The class is offered every two months in Spanish and English.
Under the supervision of a qualified and licensed NOMAS lawyer, you will perform legal intake interviews with prospective clients. You will listen to prospective clients, gather important facts about their situations, and discuss the facts with a lawyer to help determine eligibility for legal services. You will help provide quality legal services to individuals who don’t have the resources to pay a private lawyer.
Non-lawyer volunteers who complete the Fundamentals of Immigration Law course may choose to continue volunteering long-term and complete additional training to apply for certification from the US Department of Justice as an Accredited Representative.
Locations:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Ogden, Utah
- Logan, Utah
Commitment:
- Four months
- Attend one three-hour clinic in person each month for four months
- Attend one in-person outreach event
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving others
- Good writing skills
- Attention to detail
- English OR Spanish fluency required
- NO prior legal experience required
- Pay for and pass a background check before volunteering (cost is around $10)
Application Period:
- Application for the February - March Fundamentals of Immigration Law Course is open January 5 - 15, 2024. The course runs January 29 - March 22.
- Application for the April - May Fundamentals of Immigration Law Course is open March 1 - 15, 2024. The course runs April 1 - May 24.
- Application for the June-July Fundamentals of Immigration Law Course is open May 1 - 15, 2024. The course runs June 3 - July 26.
- Application for the August - September Fundamentals of Immigration Law Course is open July 1 - 14, 2024. The course runs July 29 - September 20.
- Application for the October - November Fundamentals of Immigration Law Course is open September 2 - 15, 2024. The course runs September 30 - November 22.
As a non-lawyer volunteer, you will have free access to an eight-week virtual training course on the Fundamentals of Immigration Law. This training is free for all non-lawyers who commit to volunteer for four months. The class is offered every two months in Spanish and English.
Under the supervision of a qualified and licensed NOMAS lawyer, you will perform legal intake interviews with prospective clients. You will listen to prospective clients, gather important facts about their situations, and discuss the facts with a lawyer to help determine eligibility for legal services. You will help provide quality legal services to individuals who don’t have the resources to pay a private lawyer.
Non-lawyer volunteers who complete the Fundamentals of Immigration Law course may choose to continue volunteering long-term and complete additional training to apply for certification from the US Department of Justice as an Accredited Representative.
LAWYERS
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As a volunteer lawyer, you may choose to help one NOMAS client draft a declaration, prepare immigration forms, or gather evidence or you may choose to draft one section of one client’s legal argument. All of your work will be reviewed and submitted by a NOMAS attorney. You will not enter an appearance, enter any engagements, or sign off on any documents. Secondary malpractice insurance is available through a partnership between NOMAS and the Utah Bar’s Access to Justice office.
Lawyers who choose to volunteer more than once may receive free access to discounts on the NOMAS Fundamentals of Immigration Law course and other immigration training materials.
As a volunteer, you will use the specialized legal knowledge and skills that you already have to give back to the community and help those in need. You will have opportunities to work alongside and mentor law students and non-lawyer volunteers interested in a legal profession.
Locations:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Ogden, Utah
- Logan, Utah
Commitment:
- View a short orientation
- Attend one two-hour clinic in person on a Tuesday or Thursday night
- NO follow-up required
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving others
- Active license and good standing in any US state or inactive Utah license
- NO prior immigration experience required
- NO foreign language skills required
Application Period:
- Sign up at any time to receive a weekly email with volunteer opportunities
As a volunteer lawyer, you may choose to help one NOMAS client draft a declaration, prepare immigration forms, or gather evidence or you may choose to draft one section of one client’s legal argument. All of your work will be reviewed and submitted by a NOMAS attorney. You will not enter an appearance, enter any engagements, or sign off on any documents. Secondary malpractice insurance is available through a partnership between NOMAS and the Utah Bar’s Access to Justice office.
Lawyers who choose to volunteer more than once may receive free access to discounts on the NOMAS Fundamentals of Immigration Law course and other immigration training materials.
As a volunteer, you will use the specialized legal knowledge and skills that you already have to give back to the community and help those in need. You will have opportunities to work alongside and mentor law students and non-lawyer volunteers interested in a legal profession.
LAW STUDENTS
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As a volunteer law student, you may choose to help one NOMAS client draft a declaration, prepare immigration forms, or gather evidence, or you may choose to draft one section of one client’s legal argument. All of your work will be reviewed and submitted by a NOMAS attorney.
Law students who choose to volunteer more than once may receive free access to the Fundamentals of Immigration Law class, and other immigration training materials.
As a volunteer, you will put the legal knowledge you get from class into practice, gaining hands-on experience while building connections and providing needed services to your community.
Locations:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Ogden, Utah
- Logan, Utah
Commitment:
- View a short orientation
- Attend one two-hour clinic in person on a Tuesday or Thursday night
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving others
- Currently enrolled in an ABA accredited law school
Application Period:
- Sign up at any time to receive a weekly email with volunteer opportunities
As a volunteer law student, you may choose to help one NOMAS client draft a declaration, prepare immigration forms, or gather evidence, or you may choose to draft one section of one client’s legal argument. All of your work will be reviewed and submitted by a NOMAS attorney.
Law students who choose to volunteer more than once may receive free access to the Fundamentals of Immigration Law class, and other immigration training materials.
As a volunteer, you will put the legal knowledge you get from class into practice, gaining hands-on experience while building connections and providing needed services to your community.
