Volunteer: Volunteer with our adult ESL program this fallCasa San Jose’s English As A Second Language (ESL) program is recruiting volunteers excited to work with beginning-level adult English learners during our online fall session, running September 14 through November 19. Our classes meet on Zoom Mondays through Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm. Our program supports Latino adult learners working to improve their English for daily life, work, and community connection. We are especially looking for volunteers who are: Comfortable working with Spanish-speaking students who have limited English. (Spanish fluency is a plus) Available one night a week from 7pm to 8:30pm Comfortable using Zoom and Google Workspace Willing to coordinate and communicate with fellow volunteers throughout the session Familiarity with teaching or prior ESL experience is a plus We provide: Zoom accounts for class meetings Volunteer training Curriculum, lesson templates, and teaching resources Ongoing support from program staff Substitutes for vacations and prior commitments If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more, please contact Rebecca Droke, ESL program coordinator at rebecca@casasanjose.org. **You must have all your clearances completed before the start of the session.** Program: Continuing Education Casa San Jose’s English As A Second Language (ESL) program is recruiting volunteers excited to work with beginning-level adult English learners during our online fall session, running September 14 through November 19. Our classes meet on Zoom Mondays through Thursdays from 7pm to 8:30pm. Our program supports Latino adult learners working to improve their English for daily life, work, and community connection. We are especially looking for volunteers who are: Comfortable working with Spanish-speaking students who have limited English. (Spanish fluency is a plus) Available one night a week from 7pm to 8:30pm Comfortable using Zoom and Google Workspace Willing to coordinate and communicate with fellow volunteers throughout the session Familiarity with teaching or prior ESL experience is a plus We provide: Zoom accounts for class meetings Volunteer training Curriculum, lesson templates, and teaching resources Ongoing support from program staff Substitutes for vacations and prior commitments If you are interested in volunteering or would like to learn more, please contact Rebecca Droke, ESL program coordinator at rebecca@casasanjose.org. **You must have all your clearances completed before the start of the session.** Program: Continuing Education Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Sep 14, 2026 through Nov 19, 2026 Zip Code: 15212 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Back-to-School Event - Day-of VolunteerBe part of a fun and meaningful community event as we help families kick off the new school year. Day‑of volunteers are needed to assist with event setup and breakdown, as well as to help run various activity and resource stations throughout the day. Roles include supervising the bouncy house, distributing resources to families, and assisting with collecting tickets at different stations. This is a great opportunity to support local students, keep the event running smoothly, and bring some extra energy to a day full of celebration. Program: Special Events Be part of a fun and meaningful community event as we help families kick off the new school year. Day‑of volunteers are needed to assist with event setup and breakdown, as well as to help run various activity and resource stations throughout the day. Roles include supervising the bouncy house, distributing resources to families, and assisting with collecting tickets at different stations. This is a great opportunity to support local students, keep the event running smoothly, and bring some extra energy to a day full of celebration. Program: Special Events Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Happens On Aug 7, 2026 Zip Code: 15226 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Court AccompanimentCourt accompaniment volunteers serve accompany community members to sensitive locations, including courthouses, USCIS offices and ICE field offices. As a court accompaniment volunteer, you will offer emotional support and will team up with other volunteers to ensure the safety of our members. Program: Rapid Response Court accompaniment volunteers serve accompany community members to sensitive locations, including courthouses, USCIS offices and ICE field offices. As a court accompaniment volunteer, you will offer emotional support and will team up with other volunteers to ensure the safety of our members. Program: Rapid Response Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 15226 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Creating Resource Referral HandoutsI am looking for a committed volunteer to work with me on creating resource referral handouts to give to clients. We have a template that you can use. With my guidance and help, you will be responsible for putting together a list of resources, such as food pantries, in the area and helping me reach out to them to gauge their interest/ability to be included on our referral list (based on interpreter availability, capacity, etc.). Program: Administrative Support I am looking for a committed volunteer to work with me on creating resource referral handouts to give to clients. We have a template that you can use. With my guidance and help, you will be responsible for putting together a list of resources, such as food pantries, in the area and helping me reach out to them to gauge their interest/ability to be included on our referral list (based on interpreter availability, capacity, etc.). Program: Administrative Support Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Become a Community AngelWe are looking for committed volunteers to join Los Ángeles, a community safety team with Casa San José. Los Ángeles monitor churches and other religious spaces, cultural events, and social gatherings where the Latino community comes together. Their role is to help ensure that these spaces remain safe, calm, and welcoming. After you register for this opportunity, keep an eye on your email inbox. We will be sending you an invitation to join a virtual training session. These trainings are held from 6 to 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Pencil it in your calendar now! If for some reason, Tuesdays don't work for you, reach out to Erikc@casasanjose.org after you have successfully registered for this opportunity. If you are having trouble submitting your clearances, or registering for this opportunity, please contact volunteer@casasanjose.org and we will be happy to assist you. Program: Rapid Response We are looking for committed volunteers to join Los Ángeles, a community safety team with Casa San José. Los Ángeles monitor churches and other religious spaces, cultural events, and social gatherings where the Latino community comes together. Their role is to help ensure that these spaces remain safe, calm, and welcoming. After you register for this opportunity, keep an eye on your email inbox. We will be sending you an invitation to join a virtual training session. These trainings are held from 6 to 7:30pm on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Pencil it in your calendar now! If for some reason, Tuesdays don't work for you, reach out to Erikc@casasanjose.org after you have successfully registered for this opportunity. If you are having trouble submitting your clearances, or registering for this opportunity, please contact volunteer@casasanjose.org and we will be happy to assist you. Program: Rapid Response Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 15226 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Join our Rapid Response Network!Join our Rapid Response network and help us DEFEND OUR COMMUNITY! The Casa San Jose Rapid Response Network is made up of groups of neighbors organized to: Quickly spot immigration enforcement across Western PA, Accurately verify ICE sightings, Identify and contact detained individuals and their family, connecting them to our network of social services,Disseminate information concerning the sighting to affected communities and allied organizations and officials,Build community resilience and strengthen community careAfter you register for this opportunity, keep an eye on your email inbox. We will be sending you an invitation to join a virtual training session. These trainings are held from 6 to 8pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. Pencil it in your calendar now! If for some reason, Thursdays don't work for you, reach out to Saramm@casasanjose.org after you have successfully registered for this opportunity. If you are having trouble submitting your clearances, or registering for this opportunity, please contact volunteer@casasanjose.org and we will be happy to assist you. Program: Rapid Response Join our Rapid Response network and help us DEFEND OUR COMMUNITY! The Casa San Jose Rapid Response Network is made up of groups of neighbors organized to: Quickly spot immigration enforcement across Western PA, Accurately verify ICE sightings, Identify and contact detained individuals and their family, connecting them to our network of social services,Disseminate information concerning the sighting to affected communities and allied organizations and officials,Build community resilience and strengthen community careAfter you register for this opportunity, keep an eye on your email inbox. We will be sending you an invitation to join a virtual training session. These trainings are held from 6 to 8pm on the 4th Thursday of each month. Pencil it in your calendar now! If for some reason, Thursdays don't work for you, reach out to Saramm@casasanjose.org after you have successfully registered for this opportunity. If you are having trouble submitting your clearances, or registering for this opportunity, please contact volunteer@casasanjose.org and we will be happy to assist you. Program: Rapid Response Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 15226 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Help Translate Materials!We are looking for volunteers to help us translate educational materials into Spanish and Portuguese. These materials include Know Your Rights presentations and materials, community-facing educational materials, social media graphics, etc. Volunteers should be fluent in Spanish or Portuguese. They should also be proficient in using Google platforms and Canva. This work can be done remotely! This work is vital so that our community is able to have access to a wider variety of resources in languages that they speak. For now, we are focusing on translating our current materials to Portuguese and Spanish; however, we may focus on expanding to other languages in the future. Program: Advocacy We are looking for volunteers to help us translate educational materials into Spanish and Portuguese. These materials include Know Your Rights presentations and materials, community-facing educational materials, social media graphics, etc. Volunteers should be fluent in Spanish or Portuguese. They should also be proficient in using Google platforms and Canva. This work can be done remotely! This work is vital so that our community is able to have access to a wider variety of resources in languages that they speak. For now, we are focusing on translating our current materials to Portuguese and Spanish; however, we may focus on expanding to other languages in the future. Program: Advocacy Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: No |