A family law volunteer attorney at CAST would provide direct legal services to trafficking survivors including: a) conducting intake of potential and existing clients; b) drafting responsive plesadings and motions; c) assisting clients with securing divorces; and d) obtaining child custody and restraining orders. The attorney would also be involved in CAST’s ongoing outreach and advocacy efforts. 2-4 days a week, 6 month commitment or more required.
Weekly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Skilled
Weekdays
Volunteer Law Clerk
Assist in the provision of a wide range of legal services to survivors of human trafficking. Collaborate with partner NGOs in advocating for legal reform. Train partner agencies in trafficking-related issues. B.A. and J.D. or currently enrolled in J.D./graduate program. CAST would also prefer that Part-Time Fall/Spring Law Clerks be receiving school credit.
Weekly
Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Formal, Skilled
Weekdays
Volunteer Attorney
A volunteer attorney at CAST would provide direct legal services to trafficking survivors including: a) representation in removal proceedings; b) securing release from detention; c) advocacy to protect rights as victim witnesses; d) preparation for criminal trial; e) advocacy to obtain Continued Presence and Certification as a trafficking victim to establish eligibility for refugee benefits; f) assistance in filing T-Visa, U-Visa, and VAWA applications; and g) obtaining child custody and restraining orders. The attorney would also be involved in CAST’s ongoing outreach and advocacy efforts.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Skilled
Weekdays
Volunteer Receptionist
Under the supervision of the Office Administrator, the Receptionist will be responsible for supporting various administrative projects and day-to-day duties for the organization. Such responsibilities include greeting visitors, answering all incoming calls and refer calls to appropriate staff members, maintaining inventory of office supplies, sorting mail, preparing shipping labels. The Receptionist must demonstrate a commitment to serving CAST’s clients and to upholding the CAST mission. This position is ideal for an individual with strong organizational, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
Weekly
55+, Adults
Individuals
Office work
On-site, Formal
Weekdays
Volunteer Graphic Designer
Design and develop pamphlets, brochures and outreach cards for CAST. Required skills: Graphic design, experience with publisher and other design software. Flexible, work from home. Projects are time sensitive.
Occasional, Weekly, Monthly
Adults
Individuals
Indoor
Skilled
Weekdays, Evenings, Weekends
How you help
Volunteers lend their time and professional expertise (i.e., business, medicine, law, language translation or the arts) to support anti-trafficking organizations or programs in the community.
About us
The Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking (CAST) is a Los Angeles–based nonprofit organization that is working to put an end to modern slavery and human trafficking through comprehensive, life-transforming services to survivors and a platform to advocate for groundbreaking policies and legislation. Over the past two decades, CAST has supported thousands of survivors through every phase of their journey to freedom from counseling, to legal resources, to housing, educational and leadership training and mentorship. Through these programs, CAST has helped empower survivors to overcome their traumatic pasts and become leading voices in shaping policy and public awareness to ultimately put an end to the fastest growing criminal enterprise of the 21st century.
