Are you passionate about advocating for the rights of Black LGBT+ immigrants and refugees? Do you want to be part of a vibrant community that supports and empowers individuals facing unique challenges? Join us at the Black Diaspora Liberty Initiative and help make a lasting impact. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeM6pq2dv33EIk5kWlbG39svsiBvxI2e_uLlnXJg927o1hycA/viewform
BDLI seeks volunteers to answer calls on our hotline and screen folks in the community or in immigration detention for assistance, connection to legal representation, post-release planning, and more. This may entail speaking with family members or attorneys for individuals in detention.
Languages needed: English, French and Spanish. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.
BDLI is seeking empathetic and compassionate people who can provide a means of connection and emotional support to LGBTQ+ folks in immigration detention through our Pen Pal program. Letters are a meaningful way to feel cared for and supported during their months-long isolation in detention. We are seeking Pen Pals who are proficient in written English, Spanish and French. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you
We work to find short term housing for folks that are just arriving post-detention in NYC/ATL. These individuals have faced persecution in their home countries, harsh detention facilities, and abuse in the US. BDLI is seeking volunteers who can offer up their homes for as little as 1-3 nights or as much as 1-3 months for a member who recently arrived in NYC/ATL. If you are unable to host a member in your home, you can still help by assisting BDLI in recruiting for the host homes program, or provide a financial contribution for a night in a hostel, or one month of housing for a member. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.
Are you a compassionate mental health professional looking to support LGBT+ immigrants and refugees? Join BDLI and help provide essential mental health services to those in need.
Ideal responsibilities include but are not limited to Individual Counseling, Group Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Resource Referral, and Education and Training. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.
BDLI is looking for someone skilled in social media management and passionate about social justice. Use your talents to amplify the voices of LGBT+ immigrants and refugees by joining our team.
Volunteers in this roles will help with our Content Creation, Social Media Management: Manage and update our social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram), Campaigns and Promotions, Analytics and Reporting. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.
BDLI is looking for skilled writers to help us with Article/Blog Writing, Research, Interviews, Content Strategy, and Editing and Proofreading. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.
BDLI is looking for someone skilled in grant writing and passionate about social justice. Use your expertise to help us secure funding for our programs and services by joining our team. Volunteers in this roles will help with Grant Research, Proposal Writing, Documentation and Reporting, and Collaboration. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.
Are you an immigration legal professional passionate about advocating for the rights of LGBTQ+ immigrants and refugees? Use your legal expertise to make a significant impact by volunteering with BDLI. Responsibilities include Client Consultations, Case Management, Research and Advocacy, KYR Workshops and Training, and Court Preparation. To apply, please fill out our volunteer application form here and our team will be in touch with you.