MICA Project Volunteers

Interpreters and Translators

Interpreters provide in-person services to facilitate communication when a client and our attorneys do not speak the same language.  Translators are given documents that need to be converted to English.  The majority of our clients speak Spanish, but we also have clients who speak a variety of other languages.  We keep a database of willing volunteers so that we can contact you when we have a client that speaks your language.  Volunteer translators and interpreters play a crucial role in allowing the MICA Project to provide low-cost, high-quality services.  Please sign up below if you are interested.

Internships

​The MICA Project offers legal internships and social work practicum.  Positions are available during the summer and during the semester.  Internships are unpaid, but we are happy to work with your school to facilitate the receipt of credit or any stipend offered by your university.  Our legal interns receive substantive legal case work and direct client interaction in both affirmative immigration cases and removal cases.  Social work interns are given the opportunity to provide case management services for clients as well as to develop community outreach and advocacy programs.  Spanish-speaking interns have ample opportunities to use their foreign language skills. Please email info@mica-project.org for more information.

NEW INTERNSHIP POSITION: Bilingual Practicum Student 

Responsibilities 
  • Conduct needs assessments with new clients to determine needs beyond legal services. Provide reassessments as necessary.
  • Provide referrals to community partners, as well as mental or physical health providers, under supervision and based on client need.
  • Assist in the development of legal affidavits under the instruction of attorneys using a trauma informed perspective.
  • Complete client satisfaction surveys over the phone and in-person.
  • Help design a database of community resources.    
Required Qualifications
  • Currently enrolled in MSW or MPH program
  • Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish
  • Strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to culturally competent work
  • Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks at once
  • Proficiency in Microsoft office programs, including Word and Excel​
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience serving vulnerable immigrant communities, including survivors of domestic violence, abuse, trafficking, or other trauma 

Office Heroes

In a small nonprofit, there's a lot of work to do all of the time!  Our attorneys often spend hours upon hours copying, filing, preparing mailings and grant applications, writing and editing newsletters, and doing a variety of other office work.  Volunteers willing to lighten our load are highly appreciated! Feel free to contact the MICA Project staff by email if you are interested.
Fundraisers and Communicators

We have an active group of volunteers who help us with planning campaigns and fundraisers and communicating with our donors. If you love event planning, have a flair for writing letters, develop website content, or are a social media maven, help us get the word out! The committee generally meets every other month on a weeknight, and any tasks can be completed from home on your own time. Please email [email protected] for more information.

Pro Bono Attorney Opportunities

The MICA Project is happy to work with attorneys seeking pro bono opportunities.  Please contact [email protected] for more information.

Additional Resources

There are many organizations that are working towards justice for immigrants in St. Louis. Find out how you can get involved in other ways here.

Looking to get involved at the border?​

The recent "zero-tolerance policy" enacted by our current administration has caused a sharp increase in family separations at the U.S. - Mexico border. While witnessing these heinous injustices can make us feel helpless, we have compiled several opportunities to directly get involved. Find out more information here.
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