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Ad Hoc Pro Bono Opportunities ruler
Fall 2010
Ad Hoc Opps
Short term, flexible, limited-commitment projects
Eligible for Pro Bono Pledge credit
Listed chronologically by training/project date
Organization:

The Detention Project of the Capital Area Immigrants’ Rights Coalition (CAIR), (www.caircoaltion.org)
          Service:

Distribute information packets on immigration relief and assist with interviewing immigrant detainees

          

Where: 

The detention facilities are located in Virginia and Maryland.  Please note that the Hampton Roads and Piedmont facilities are far away and take almost an entire day to get to and and return from.  Transportation and training are provided.

  Tues., Sept. 14 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Hampton Roads, VA
  Thurs., Sept. 16 6:45 am - 5:15 pm Rappanhannock, VA
  Tues., Sept. 21 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Hampton Roads, VA
  Tues., Sept. 28 6:00 am - 7:00 pm Hampton Roads, VA
  Thurs., Sept. 30 6:45 am - 5:30 pm Rappanhannock, VA
Commitment:

One jail visit; it is not necessary to commit to multiple visits. Volunteers must attend a mandatory training session at the CAIR Coaltion office, 1612 K Street, NW, Suite 204, before participating in a jail visit. 

To apply to volunteer, you will need to complete a volunteer form and sign a volunteer agreement which can be found on their website at http://www.caircoalition.org/how-to-help/volunteering/

       To Learn               More:

 The following video clips provide more information about CAIR Coalition's work and the clients they serve: 

CAIR Interviews with Immigration Detainees

Jailed Detainees tell their stories

        Contact:

 Send an e-mail to Emma Epstein to sign up for the next training.  Spanish speakers strongly preferred. Jail visits are very popular and sometimes fill-up in advance so please be aware that the dates you want to visit may not be available.
 
Organization:

DC Bar Pro Bono Program Community Economic Development Project

          Service:

Assist volunteer attorneys in consulations with community-based nonprofit organizations and small business entrepreneurs that serve low-income communities or who are economically disadvantaged. 

           Where:

Wed., Oct. 27

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

Small Business Development Center @ UDC                                                           4340 Connecticut Avenue NW               (Van Ness/UDC Metro, Red line)

Tues., Nov. 16

 

5:00 pm - 7:30 pm

 

Enhanced Business Information Center @ Martin Luther King, Jr. Library            901 G Street, NW                            (Gallery Place Metro, Red/Yellow/Green lines)
Commitment:

One clinic at a time, although you can sign up to volunteer for multiple clinics if you are interested.
  To Learn               More:
 Learn more about the CED Project here.

        Contact:

 Send an e-mail to Darryl Maxwell and indicate which clinic(s) you wish to sign-up for.
 

Revised 9/10/10 (HRE)