Volunteer Opportunities
Immigration Support
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SF Rapid Response Network
Hotline where SF community can report ICE activity.
Call # 415-200-1548
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Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
Translators to assist in bridging between clients and attorneys
Citizenship Interview Test prep
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SF Pathways to Citizenship
Filing for citizenship, checking in participants, and logistical support
Interpreter skills and assistance
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La Raza Community Resource Center
Legal Services
Food Pantry, Holiday and Community events
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Mission Action
General help providing housing/legal aid/food/jobs low income immigrants
Donations provide more resources
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Housing Rights Committee
Help counsel and advocate for tenants rights (many immigrants)
Donations help expand capacity HRC can advocate for
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Justice & Diversity Center of the SF Bar Association
Attorneys, interpreters, and non-attorneys to support the availability of free legal services to low-income San Franciscans
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The Immigration Center for Women and Children
College students: preparing case starter packets for attorneys, immigration documents for client's cases, individualized "Do Not Detain Me" ICWC letters for clients upon request, and more
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San Francisco Immigrant Legal and Education Network (SFILEN)
Collaborative with 12 community-based organizations.
Contact: finn@dscs.org Finn Palamaro (they/them), SFILEN Program Manager
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San Francisco Immigrant Legal Defense Collaborative
Family and immigration law pro bono legal services, translations/interpretations
Medical and psychological evaluations
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Refugee & Immigrant Transitions (RIT)
Six-month commitment
Build friendships with newcomers, teach English, support youth with academic needs, and share about US systems and cultures
FOOD PANTRY AND SOUP KITCHEN SUPPORT
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SF-Marin Food Bank
Volunteer for food delivery driving, pop-up food pantries, working at the warehouses
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Mission Food Hub
Volunteer opportunities include delivery drivers, food baggers, and pedestrian traffic support
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The Food Pantry
Saturday with the Food Pantry
9:00 am to 1:00 pm
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Meals on Wheels
Grocery Shoppers
Home Delivery Drivers
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St. Vincent De Paul Society
Looking for donations and offer numerous voiunteer opportunities across their food services, housing advocacy, and more
ANIMAL AND NATURE SUPPORT
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Muttville
Help with senior dogs through: outreach, intake, behavior training, marketing/pr, fostering
3 hrs/week for 6 months
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Shanti Project
Paws Food Bank, dog-walking, in-home cat care, foster care, transports to and from the veterinarian, specialized animal care, veterinarian and vet tech
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SF Animal Care and Control
Dogs, cats, small animals, vets, animal transporters, outreach, kitten fostering
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Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Beach cleanups, historic site and habitat restoration, plant nurseries, landscaping, and trail work.
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Alemany Farm
Farm volunteer days, native plant volunteer days, and other opportunities
Workshops, internships, and farm events are also available