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Published 2 months ago

Volunteer Child Advocate Fall 2026 Training

The Young Center for Immigrant Children's Rights
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Dallas, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime, evenings)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    1 year
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Human Rights & Civil Liberties, Immigrants or Refugees, Legal Assistance
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Public Groups, Age 55+, International Volunteers, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    21+
    Other Requirements:
    Speak more than one language (Spanish prefarably)
    Wheelchair Accessible

    Description

    Our volunteers work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to build meaningful connections and advocate for their rights and best interests. Basic volunteer requirements include:

    • Must be at least 21 years old
    • Speak a language other than English Preference for Spanish and Central American Indigenous Languages
    • Access to reliable transportation to attend meetings with the child
    • Completion of all required background checks

    We will be hosting an in-person Volunteer Child Advocate training on September 26 & 27, 2026 in the following location: San Antonio, TX. If you anticipate being unable to attend an in-person training, we still encourage you to apply, as alternative training dates and formats may be available throughout the year.

    Sign up for an information session (required) here:

    Location

    On-site
    Dallas, TX, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Please fill out our volunteer application in www.theyoungcenter.org

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