Volunteers

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.

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part Three

Apr 19, 2018

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

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part Two

Apr 18, 2018

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

HIAS Volunteers in Their Own Words: Part One

Apr 17, 2018

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

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