VOLUNTEER @ ESPARENZA CENTER
Volunteers make our work possible! Each year, Esperanza Center relies on hundreds of volunteers of all different backgrounds and skill sets to help us accomplish our mission of offering hope to immigrants in Maryland. Please use the toggles below to explore our open opportunities and get started!
LIST FOR CURRENT VOLUNTEERS HERE
GETTING STARTED
Follow the steps below to join our team of amazing volunteers!
1. Fill out our online volunteer application through Better Impact
Volunteer Attorneys: Please use this link instead!
2. Every prospective volunteer is required to attend an information session before starting. Please fill out our online application (item #1 above) to RSVP for an information session. If you need to change your information session RSVP, you can do so through your volunteer profile. Typically we hold information sessions once a week or every other week.
3. After you attend an information session, our Volunteer Manager will work with you to place you in a program at Esperanza so you can get started!
WHAT CAN I DO AS A VOLUNTEER
We have a variety of positions available in every program. We have volunteers serving as attorneys, healthcare providers, interpreters, administrative assistants, ESL tutors, classroom assistants, and more!
Availability for different volunteer positions varies greatly depending on the time of the year and our current volunteer needs. When you come to your information session, you will learn about current volunteer opportunities and how you can get involved.
INTERNSHIPS
Yes! Esperanza Center has internships available in every program, based on the requirements and interests of the intern and supervisor.
Interns: Begin the application process as listed in the “Getting Started” section of this page. When you come to your information session, be sure to inform the staff member leading it that you are interested in an internship. To ensure we’re aware of your interest, you should also send an email with your resume and the requirements of your internship to: VEsperanzaCenter@cc-md.org
FAQ's
ARE THERE RESTRICTIONS ON VOLUNTEERING?
Yes – generally speaking, you must 18 years or older to volunteer at the Esperanza Center.
DO YOU HAVE OPS FOR GROUP VOLUNTEERING?
Yes, but very few, and we can only accommodate groups no larger than 12-15 people. To learn more, please contact us at: VEsperanzaCenter@cc-md.org
WHAT IS THE MINIMUM TIME COMMITMENT REQUIRMENT TO VOLUNTEER?
Yes – though we do make exceptions, generally volunteers are required to commit to 3 consecutive months of service.
DO YOU HAVE WEEKEND OPPURTUNITIES?
Yes – though not many. Typically we only have one or two weekend volunteer opportunities per month, and the spots for them go very quickly.
DOEN ONE HAVE TO BE A BILINGUAL VOLUNTEER?
No! Though many of our positions do require some Spanish proficiency, our most popular volunteer position, ESL tutor, requires no language ability beyond English.