Get Involved
Join us in protecting a child’s right to a safe, stable future.
Volunteer
Pro-bono attorneys and other volunteers are critical to the Safe Passage Project model.
Lawyers
Safe Passage Project is able to reach as many immigrant children in NYC as possible thanks to the generous commitment of over 400 pro bono attorneys — and we are always looking for more volunteers. We provide mentorship throughout the duration of the case regarding immigration and family law, practice and procedure; sample applications, motions and pleadings; documentation; and other case resources. With this mentorship model, any capable lawyer can make a major difference in an immigrant child's life. If you are interested, please contact us below and then read our Memorandum of Understanding. We'll follow up with next steps.
Law Students
Interested in immigration law? Looking for hands-on experience? We rely on the hard work and dedication of law student volunteers. Fill out the survey below if you are interested in volunteering and we'll be in touch.
If you are interested in interning with Safe Passage Project, click here to see our current internship opportunities.
Interpreters
Are you multilingual? Your language skills can make a huge difference in the life of an immigrant child. Interpreters play a critical role in helping our immigrant clients access justice and due process. Interpreters can help clients obtain asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS) and other forms of legal relief by interpreting during attorney-client meetings and at interviews with immigration officers. Fill out the survey below if you are interested in volunteering with Safe Passage Project and we will follow up shortly.
Careers
We are deeply passionate about fighting for the rights of immigrant children and have doubled in size every year since 2013. Are you next to join the team?
Immigration Attorney - Long Island
The Immigration Attorney will be joining a group of exceptional public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children looking for safety and security. The Immigration Attorney will directly represent children in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The Immigration Attorney will also guide pro bono attorneys through Family Court and Immigration Court proceedings, and through representation at the Asylum Office. This opportunity will be based in our Long Island Office, which houses a team including 6 staff attorneys, 2 paralegals, and a social worker, as well as interns and volunteer pro-bono attorneys, all of whom work together to support our young clients and meet their need for immigration legal services.
2022 Summer Program – Law Student Intern
Law student interns are an important and exciting addition to our diverse team of lawyers, paralegals, and social workers. Interns will be assigned to work with either one or two supervisors. Interns will have weekly check-in meetings and two designated feedback sessions with their supervisors. While our internship will be fully virtual this summer, we will offer a comprehensive virtual orientation at the beginning of the summer and several virtual brown bag lunches throughout the course of the summer with staff attorneys and other members of staff to discuss important legal topics and participate in Q&A sessions. Interns will support their supervisors in their casework and can expect to work on cases that involve Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U nonimmigrant status, adjustment of status, naturalization, or DACA renewals. Interns will work with Safe Passage Project staff who are directly representing clients or supporting pro bono volunteer attorneys.
2022 Summer Program – College Intern
College interns are an important and exciting addition to our diverse team of lawyers, paralegals, and social workers. Interns will be assigned to work with either one or two supervisors. Interns will have regular check-in meetings and will have two designated feedback sessions with their supervisors. While our internship will be fully virtual this summer, we will offer a comprehensive virtual orientation at the beginning of the summer and several virtual brown bag lunches throughout the course of the summer with staff attorneys and other members of staff to discuss important legal topics and participate in Q&A sessions. Interns will work on cases that may involve Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, asylum, U nonimmigrant status, adjustment of status, naturalization, or DACA renewals. Interns will work with Safe Passage Project staff who are directly representing clients or supporting pro bono volunteer attorneys.
Senior Immigration Attorney (New York)
The Senior Immigration Attorney will be joining a group of exceptional public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children looking for safety and security. The Senior Immigration Attorney will mentor pro bono attorneys in providing legal representation in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. This position will be primarily based in New York City with less than a quarter of the caseload based on Long Island and is temporarily remote.
Executive Assistant
Safe Passage Project seeks a mission-driven individual to serve as our Executive Assistant. Focused on supporting the Executive Director to maximize their capacity and impact, the Executive Assistant will play a key role in moving the organization’s priorities forward efficiently and effectively.
Immigration Attorney - NYC
The Immigration Attorney will be joining a group of exceptional public interest attorneys to directly impact the lives of immigrant children looking for safety and security. The Immigration Attorney will directly represent children in immigration and other related proceedings, including cases involving asylum, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status, and other forms of immigration relief. The Immigration Attorney will also guide pro bono attorneys through Family Court and Immigration Court proceedings, and through representation at the Asylum Office. This position will be primarily based in New York City with less than a quarter of the caseload based on Long Island and is temporarily remote.