ILCM Volunteer and Internship opportunities
ILCM is grateful to the volunteers who have shared their time and talents with the organization in the service of immigrants in Minnesota. These volunteers enable ILCM to expand its services in ways that would not otherwise be possible for a small nonprofit legal office. Attorney's can volunteer with one of our pro bono projects.
Many position descriptions are listed below, but the list is not exhaustive. If you have unique language capacity, talents or connections and want to get involved, please let us know. (Photographers, handymen, journalists, etc.) If you are a student, formal internship arrangements, college credit, and work study can sometimes be arranged with your school.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should email a resume and cover letter, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator. Some positions may have additional requirements such as references. For more details, please contact the volunteer coordinator at 651-641-1011.
 

Cover letters must address the following points:
 
  1. What is your interest in ILCM's work?
  2. What contributions can you bring to the organization?
  3. Why do you believe that advocacy for immigrants is important?
Position Title Brief Responsibilities Brief Requirements Application Timeline
Domestic Violence and Crime Victim Assistance Project Assistant Assist legal staff with cases involving victims of crimes who are eligible for special relief under immigration laws. Spanish fluency

Seeking one-year commitment.

Apply by 9/1/2010.
Legislative Advocacy Assistant Assist ILCM's state and federal legislative advocacy with research, writing, and event planning. Prior legislative or advocacy experience

Seeking one-year commitment.

Apply by 9/1/2010.

Worthington Legal Clerk Assist legal staff with intake, client screening, case handling, and document translation in Southwest Minnesota. Spanish fluency Open until filled.
Bilingual Intake Specialist Assist in the day-to-day operations of a non-profit office including collecting information during initial client screening Spanish fluency

Seeking 1-2 specialists for year-long commitment.

Apply by 9/1/2010.
Volunteer Translator and Interpreter Support our legal staff through document translation and occassional interpretation Non-english language fluency Accepting on rolling basis

 


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