Volunteers

No--Thank You! Recognizing HIAS Volunteers

Jul 15, 2019

The people who help HIAS to function at its best are the people who give: of their time, their skills, and their hard work.

Small and Mighty: Utah Assembly Shows Strength and Welcome

May 30, 2019

The recent Jews for Refugees Assembly in Salt Lake City helped people to learn more about refugee issues in their local area and to raise their voice together as part of the broader American Jewish movement for refugees.

Girl Scout Looks Out for Refugees

Apr 25, 2019

Radha Carollo, a Girl Scout, has helped refugees in many ways--and she wants you to do the same.

Volunteer Spotlight: Teaching English and So Much More

Mar 22, 2019

Neal Smith, a HIAS volunteer, uses his English skills to support refugee clients.

Celebrating a Refugee Thanksgiving

Nov 21, 2018

It’s pretty easy to come up with things about Thanksgiving: family, food, turkey, etc. But what if it’s your first Thanksgiving? What do you do?

A Little Help From a Lawyer Can Mean a Lot: Reflections From the Border

Aug 30, 2018

HIAS sent a legal delegation of volunteers, staff, attorneys, and translators to the Port Isabel Detention Center in Texas.

Dear Real Person: Writing Letters to Detainees

Aug 22, 2018

HIAS volunteers write letters to thousands of detainees.The letters remind detainees that they have not been forgotten.

Resettled Syrian Refugee Graduates Top in Class

May 18, 2018

“The strength of the American community comes from diversity,” he says.

SLIDESHOW: HIAS Volunteer Appreciation Events

May 03, 2018

In April, HIAS celebrated the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network at in-person appreciation events in Silver Spring, Maryland and New York City.

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part Four

Apr 20, 2018

In honor of National Volunteer Week, HIAS is celebrating the invaluable contributions of our volunteer network.

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