Volunteer: Become a Child Advocate for Immigrant ChildrenOur Volunteers Child Advocates work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to connect with them and advocate for their rights. Child Advocates meet on a weekly basis for about an hour plus travel time. We have some basic requirements to volunteering with us: Must be at least 21 years oldSpeak a language other than English. We have a specific need for people who speak Spanish and Central American Indigenous LanguagesHave access to a carAttend a 2-day new volunteer trainingAttend an info sessionBe willing and able to pass a background checkWe host multiple trainings every year in both virtual and in-person formats. In 2026, trainings will take place in April, June, and September. https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate (PLEASE NOTE: While our administrative office is located in D.C., regular weekly visits by volunteers will take place at a facility in Prince William County, near Manassas.)Organization: The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Our Volunteers Child Advocates work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to connect with them and advocate for their rights. Child Advocates meet on a weekly basis for about an hour plus travel time. We have some basic requirements to volunteering with us: Must be at least 21 years oldSpeak a language other than English. We have a specific need for people who speak Spanish and Central American Indigenous LanguagesHave access to a carAttend a 2-day new volunteer trainingAttend an info sessionBe willing and able to pass a background checkWe host multiple trainings every year in both virtual and in-person formats. In 2026, trainings will take place in April, June, and September. https://www.theyoungcenter.org/accompany-a-child/become-a-child-advocate (PLEASE NOTE: While our administrative office is located in D.C., regular weekly visits by volunteers will take place at a facility in Prince William County, near Manassas.)Organization: The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights Volunteer Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Allow Groups: No |