Like many cities across the country, Colorado has seen an overwhelming surge in new immigrants arriving in our state -- over 36,000 just in Denver through 2023. The Denver Post recently reported that more new immigrants per capita have come to Denver than any other non-border city in the U.S.  While thousands are being housed temporarily in shelters, shelter space is limited and many are now living in encampments near the shelters awaiting INS appointments that may be as far out as a year from now. These new arrivals want to work but have not received the necessary legal approvals. The good news is that many are eligible for Temporary Protective Status (TPS) or other work authorization.

CLC has partnered with the City of Denver, Lutheran Family Services, the State of Colorado and Catholic Charities to host a series of New Immigrant Legal Clinics throughout 2024. CLC is currently seeking attorney and paraprofessional volunteers for these clinics.  You do not need to have immigration law experience to volunteer!  All necessary training will be provided.

Paralegals and law students are needed to assist city staff in pre-screening new immigrants for eligibility prior to the clinics. Attorney volunteers are needed to work directly with new immigrants at the clinics to complete Temporary Protective Status and/or other work authorization paperwork to be submitted to the United Citizenship and Immigration Service for expedited processing.

If you register as a Clinic Volunteer below, we will email you with further information on the training as well as clinic dates and times so you can sign up for the clinic dates that work best for you.

We’re looking for volunteers who have a heart for supporting newcomers, are detail-oriented, and have 4-5 hours of time to donate.  Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus but not necessary. You will need to complete the training prior to volunteering at a clinic.  The training has been approved for 3 CLE credits.