Ability to commit to volunteering at least once or twice per year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.3″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” toggle_font_size=”18px” body_font_size=”16px” body_line_height=”1.2em” custom_margin=”30px||||false|false” custom_padding=”|25px||25px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Volunteer Opportunities” open=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#005CB9″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_line_height=”1em”]<\/p>\n
At Catholic Charities East Bay, volunteers are an essential part of our mission to serve those most in need. Through acts of compassion and service, you can help transform lives while strengthening our community and living out the values of faith in action.<\/p>\n
Click below to explore our volunteer opportunities and learn how you can get involved.<\/strong><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Community Event Team” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#005CB9″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_line_height=”1em” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Supports:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Development Department\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nLocation:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>Oakland Office<\/span><\/p>\nPosition Summary<\/span><\/b>: Our Community Event Team Volunteer Opportunities allow you to sign up for volunteer projects as you are available. These projects happen on a variety of days and times throughout the year, flexing with the time of the year and the needs of the Organization.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nWe host three\u00a0main events each year;\u00a0the Golf Tournament,\u00a0Gala\u00a0and Joy Bells,\u00a0which rely on volunteer support.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nEssential Responsibilities:\u00a0<\/span><\/b> \u00a0<\/span> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- The Special\u00a0Event Day Volunteers\u00a0assist\u00a0on the event day and help with set-up, gifts, crowd flow management, and tearing down tables and tents.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Assist\u00a0with translations.\u00a0calls, handwritten notes, etc.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- You should arrive on time and follow\u00a0instructions.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Strong communication\u00a0skills: verbal and writing\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Basic\u00a0proficiency\u00a0with Microsoft Office<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Requirements:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Must complete a\u00a0LiveScan\u00a0background check, paid by Catholic Charities.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Fluent in English and other languages such as Spanish, Korean, or Vietnamese<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- Must complete all required volunteer forms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n
- Must\u00a0be able to volunteer once or twice a year.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Development Office Support” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#005CB9″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_line_height=”1em” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Supports:<\/strong> Development Department<\/p>\nLocation:<\/strong> Oakland Office<\/p>\nPosition Summary: <\/strong><\/p>\nAssists the Development department with administrative tasks. This includes but is not limited to copying, filing, and making follow-up phone calls and, additionally, assisting in helping with Fundraising Events. As such, a volunteer in this capacity must be friendly, positive, professional, detail-oriented, and organized.<\/p>\n
Essential Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Assist Development with administrative tasks within the department: filing, mailing, and hand-addressing cards.<\/li>\n
- Strong communication skills: verbal and writing.<\/li>\n
- Keep a clean and organized office.<\/li>\n
- Support the team with additional duties as required, such as name tags, etc.<\/li>\n
- Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Must complete a LiveScan background check, paid by Catholic Charities.<\/li>\n
- Must complete all required volunteer forms.<\/li>\n
- Must be able to volunteer 6 hours per week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Immigration Legal Services Admin Support” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#005CB9″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_line_height=”1em” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/strong> Administrative Volunteer Legal Department (All Locations)<\/p>\nReports To:<\/strong> Ingrid Laterza, Legal Services Program Manager<\/p>\nArea\/Program Focus:<\/strong> Immigration Legal Services<\/p>\nPosition Summary:<\/strong> Catholic Charities East Bay is seeking volunteers to work under attorneys and DOJ accredited representatives to assist with administrative tasks and provide basic information to clients. At Catholic Charities, licensed attorneys offer legal counseling to low-income immigrants and refugees. The services we provide are:<\/p>\n\n- Family Based Visa Petitions<\/li>\n
- Permanent Residency (Green Card) Application and Renewal<\/li>\n
- Citizenship and Naturalization<\/li>\n
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)<\/li>\n
- Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS)<\/li>\n
- VAWA Cases (victims of domestic abuse)<\/li>\n
- U-Visas (victims of crimes) \u2022 Consultations regarding immigration options<\/li>\n
- Removal Defense Cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Assist with translation of documents from Spanish to English, including birth certificates, marriage certificates, declarations, and more<\/li>\n
- Assist with copying and scanning documents<\/li>\n
- Assist with filing, closing cases, and data entry<\/li>\n
- Provide basic information to drop in clients<\/li>\n
- Assist Catholic Charities at community events and outreach events<\/li>\n
- Conduct phone banking and contact clients by email and phone<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Qualifications\/Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- A time commitment of at least 4 hours per week for at least 3 months<\/li>\n
- Attention to detail, excellent organization, and time management skills<\/li>\n
- Ability to communicate effectively<\/li>\n
- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish is preferred<\/li>\n
- A passion for public interest<\/li>\n
- Candidates who have worked in an office environment, particularly legal, preferred\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Professional technology skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, database software<\/li>\n
- Ability to scan, edit and create .PDF files and experience with shared folders<\/li>\n
- Ability to work remotely<\/li>\n
- Must complete a Live Scan background check (to be paid for by Catholic Charities)<\/li>\n
- Must complete an online training in recognizing, reporting, and preventing abuse<\/li>\n
- A time commitment of at least 14-20 hours per week \u2013 at least 2 full 7-hour days per week \u2013 for at least 3-6 months is required<\/li>\n
- Must be fully bilingual in English and Spanish<\/li>\n
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), is required<\/li>\n
- Candidates with experience working in an office environment preferred<\/li>\n
- Candidates with a passion for social justice and immigration law are preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Pro Bono Attorney” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#005CB9″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_line_height=”1em” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/strong> Pro Bono Attorney (All Locations)<\/p>\nReports To:<\/strong> Supervising Attorney<\/p>\nArea\/Program Focus:<\/strong> Immigration Legal Services<\/p>\nPosition Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\nCatholic Charities East Bay is seeking volunteer attorneys to provide support to our Pro Bono Project for Unaccompanied Children and Families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. At Catholic Charities, you will work closely with experienced immigration attorneys to offer legal aid to low-income immigrant youth. Our Pro Bono Program for unaccompanied minors provides guidance and mentorship. You will work directly with children to help them build their cases, gain valuable courtroom experience, and develop expertise in a unique area of law. No immigration experience is necessary. While working in our pro bono program our staff will:<\/p>\n
\n- Screen client cases and take declarations<\/li>\n
- Provide detailed training for the specific procedures required<\/li>\n
- Provide updated and relevant materials and briefs<\/li>\n
- Collaborate on strategic case development<\/li>\n
- Provide ongoing mentorship<\/li>\n
- Hybrid positions also available<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Qualifications\/Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Complete a Live Scan background check (to be paid for by Catholic Charities)\u00a0<\/li>\n
- Complete an online training in recognizing, reporting, and preventing abuse<\/li>\n
- Ideal candidates are proficient in English and Spanish<\/li>\n
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)<\/li>\n
- Attorneys with a passion for social justice and immigration law are preferred<\/li>\n
- Attorneys with a background in family law are also preferred<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=”Legal Intern, Unaccompanied Minors Focus” _builder_version=”4.27.2″ _module_preset=”default” body_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}” toggle_text_color=”#005CB9″ toggle_level=”h3″ toggle_font=”|700|||||||” toggle_line_height=”1em” open=”off”]<\/p>\n
Position Title:<\/strong> Legal Intern, Unaccompanied Minors Focus<\/p>\nSupports:<\/strong> Immigration and Legal Services<\/p>\nPosition Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\nOur Immigration Legal Services Department has provided relief for immigrants for over 35 years. With a full staff of five attorneys, five Department of Justice accredited representatives, paralegals, law students, support staff, and volunteers in Oakland, Concord, and Richmond, CCEB is one of the largest providers of immigration legal services for low-income families in the East Bay. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone considering a future career in immigration law and\/or wanting to assist the immigrant community. The Immigration Legal Internship at CCEB is unpaid and may only be completed for academic credit at a community college or university.<\/p>\n
Essential Responsibilities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Support attorneys with the direct representation of unaccompanied children by preparing various legal filings such as motions, affidavits, briefs, and applications for relief (including asylum).<\/li>\n
- Draft and submit petitions for Special Immigration Juvenile Status (SIJS), U-visas, T-visas, and work authorization.<\/li>\n
- Prepare for hearings or interviews before immigration court and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).<\/li>\n
- Schedule and conduct legal screenings for prospective child clients, adult sponsors, and other agencies.<\/li>\n
- Draft case summaries and routine client correspondences.<\/li>\n
- Stay abreast of current trends in immigration and family law, as well as other federal laws affecting unaccompanied children.<\/li>\n
- Conduct research on country conditions and draft memoranda of law.<\/li>\n
- Maintain the case data management system through accurate data entry, tracking court hearing dates, deadlines, case activities, client communications, and referrals.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- A time commitment of at least 10-20 hours per week \u2013 for at least 3-6 months is required. o Hybrid role (remote\/office required)<\/li>\n
- Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.<\/li>\n
- Intermediate experience with Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word and Excel), and adaptability to immigration case management software required<\/li>\n
- Candidates with experience working in an office environment (particularly legal) preferred.<\/li>\n
- Candidates with a passion for social justice and immigration law are highly encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n
- Must complete a LiveScan background check, paid by Catholic Charities.<\/li>\n
- Must complete all required volunteer forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Supports:<\/strong> Facilities<\/p>\nPosition Summary:<\/strong><\/p>\nThe Facilities Volunteer will perform light maintenance tasks and other work-related duties as assigned. This person will be supervised by the Facilities Coordinator.<\/p>\n
Tasks will include but not limited to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Maintaining cleanliness of outdoor planters<\/li>\n
- Watering of indoor plants every other week<\/li>\n
- Inventory and refill copy paper<\/li>\n
- Inventory and restock janitorial and breakroom supplies<\/li>\n
- Preventative maintenance and similar activities to maintain clean, safe, inviting facilities<\/li>\n
- Perform handyman tasks such as replace light bulbs, assemble or disassemble small fixtures, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Requirements:<\/strong><\/p>\n