The No More a Stranger Foundation relies on committed volunteers to provide needed services to immigrant, migrant, and refugee clients. Because of the training required to volunteer and the significance of the service offered, we ask volunteers to make a six-month commitment.
POSITIONS
TRANSLATOR
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At the No More A Stranger Foundation, we strengthen communities by providing free legal services in immigration matters to people who wouldn't otherwise have access to legal representation. Part of our service includes translation of evidence documents, such as birth certificates, that are required for immigration applications. Our translation team is made up of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, and we work together to share knowledge and provide the best quality translations for our clients.
We ask our translators to join us for a minimum of six months and attend, either virtually or in-person, a minimum of one translation lab. Many translators volunteer for much longer and participate regularly in our labs.
If you would like to join our team of volunteer translators, please fill out the application below here. If you have questions, contact us at translation@nomaslegal.org.
Locations:
- Remote
Time Commitment:
- Flexible
Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish and English
- NO prior translation experience required
At the No More A Stranger Foundation, we strengthen communities by providing free legal services in immigration matters to people who wouldn't otherwise have access to legal representation. Part of our service includes translation of evidence documents, such as birth certificates, that are required for immigration applications. Our translation team is made up of volunteers from a variety of backgrounds, and we work together to share knowledge and provide the best quality translations for our clients.
We ask our translators to join us for a minimum of six months and attend, either virtually or in-person, a minimum of one translation lab. Many translators volunteer for much longer and participate regularly in our labs.
If you would like to join our team of volunteer translators, please fill out the application below here. If you have questions, contact us at translation@nomaslegal.org.
LEGAL REPRESENTATIVE
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As a volunteer legal representative, you will participate in an eight-week virtual training course on the Fundamentals of Immigration Law. This training is free for all individuals who commit to volunteer for six months. The class is offered every two months. Volunteers who complete this training may choose to apply for certification from the US Department of Justice as an Accredited Representative.
Under the supervision of a qualified and licensed attorney, as a volunteer legal representative, you will prepare legal immigration applications and petitions, gather evidence, and communicate with clients. You will help provide quality legal services to individuals who don’t have the resources to pay a private attorney.
Additional Requirements for Accreditation by the US Department of Justice:
Contact us at info@nomaslegal.org or (801) 938-8390 with any questions.
*Please contact us if this would make it difficult for you to volunteer.
Locations:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Logan, Utah
- Rexburg, Idaho
Time Commitment:
- 5-10 hours a week for six months
- One Thursday evening intake clinic each month
- Flexible schedule
Qualifications:
- Passion for serving others
- Good writing skills
- Attention to detail
- English or Spanish fluency required
- NO prior legal experience required
- Pass a background check before volunteering (volunteers are required to pay the costs of their own background check)*
As a volunteer legal representative, you will participate in an eight-week virtual training course on the Fundamentals of Immigration Law. This training is free for all individuals who commit to volunteer for six months. The class is offered every two months. Volunteers who complete this training may choose to apply for certification from the US Department of Justice as an Accredited Representative.
Under the supervision of a qualified and licensed attorney, as a volunteer legal representative, you will prepare legal immigration applications and petitions, gather evidence, and communicate with clients. You will help provide quality legal services to individuals who don’t have the resources to pay a private attorney.
Additional Requirements for Accreditation by the US Department of Justice:
- Attend additional immigration trainings
- Obtain two letters of recommendation
Contact us at info@nomaslegal.org or (801) 938-8390 with any questions.
*Please contact us if this would make it difficult for you to volunteer.
INTERN
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The No More A Stranger Foundation tailors volunteer opportunities to meet internship credit requirements for for students studying Spanish translation, pre-law, law, and other relevant curriculum. The Foundation seeks dedicated interns who are committed to providing legal services to individuals from immigrant, migrant, and refugee backgrounds. If you are interested in completing an internship with the Foundation, please complete the translator or volunteer legal representative application above and indicate that you are interested in receiving internship credit. Contact us at info@nomaslegal.org or (801) 938-8390 with any questions.
Locations:
- Salt Lake City, Utah
- Logan, Utah
- Rexburg, Idaho
Time Commitment:
- Varies
Qualifications:
- Varies
The No More A Stranger Foundation tailors volunteer opportunities to meet internship credit requirements for for students studying Spanish translation, pre-law, law, and other relevant curriculum. The Foundation seeks dedicated interns who are committed to providing legal services to individuals from immigrant, migrant, and refugee backgrounds. If you are interested in completing an internship with the Foundation, please complete the translator or volunteer legal representative application above and indicate that you are interested in receiving internship credit. Contact us at info@nomaslegal.org or (801) 938-8390 with any questions.
