Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)

Social Justice & Equality
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Coalition to Abolish Slavery & Trafficking (CAST)

Social Justice & Equality
3751 W 6th St, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Phone (213) 365 - 1906
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Our mission

Ending modern slavery through education, advocacy and empowering survivors of human trafficking.
Opportunities

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 Family Law Attorney

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 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 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

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
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.