Social Justice Service LearnerAt — UURISE (Unitarian Universalist Refugee and Immigrant Services and Education, Inc.)
Volunteers and interns are a valued and vital member to the team; without them we would not be able to provide the same level of support to the disenfranchised communities that we aim to serve. Flexible hybrid and in-person opportunities are available at a variety of times including evenings and weekends. Based on their availability and capacity, service learners will have the opportunity to work with our team on a variety of projects that will allow them to incorporate what they are learning in the classroom to the services we offer to our community.
-The importance of accessibility when seeking and obtaining services -Legal services support -CARE Services support (Connections to resources; Direct and indirect advocacy; Resource navigation; Emergency Safety Planning for Immigrants assistance) -Working as a team
Students who are placed with UURISE as service learners will receive virtual onboarding where they will learn about the history of UURISE, including our mission and vision, and the importance of understanding confidentiality and communicating as a team. If applicable, to assist with Emergency Safety Planning and Resource Navigation, interns/volunteers will receive virtual training on how to become a Safety Plan Specialist and trained on our CARE Screening. If applicable, to assist with Naturalization assessments and assistance, interns/volunteers will receive virtual training on the Naturalization process, how to understand the application process, and how to collect supporting information for our legal service providers. All interns/volunteers will receive training on the basics of current immigration laws, policies, and enforcement, and the history of the U.S. Immigration System.
Apart from placing with UURISE through the CSUSM Internship database, students who are interested in completing an volunteer, service learning, and/or internship work with our site are required to complete UURISE's Volunteer/Intern Application: https://uurise.org/volunteer-or-intern/ and send over a copy of their most recent resume (if available) to volunteers@uurise.org. Once the application is received and reviewed, students will be contacted to set up a virtual interview.
| Hours | Duration |
|---|---|
| 40 | hours per placement |