How to Get Involved
“There is power in numbers and there is power in unity” – Martin Luther King JR.
Donate
For almost 30 years Just Neighbors has been fortunate to have the support of the community making it possible to provide immigration legal services to low-income immigrants and refugees. Giving to Just Neighbors makes it possible for immigrants and refugees to access legal services that create opportunities for them to access better jobs, education, and freedom from domestic violence.
If you are interested in supporting immigrants and refugees you can do so in a multitude of ways. From monthly giving to hosting a Just10 Friendraiser there are many ways you can support your neighbors. Click below for more information!
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to our ability to achieve our mission of providing immigration legal services to the low-income community, while also forging new bonds between immigrants and the larger northern Virginia community in which they live. Just Neighbors entrusts volunteers with vital duties that include communicating with clients and potential clients, translation services and document preparation for clients, community outreach, and much more.
Depending on skills, experience, and availability, volunteers can help out in many different roles. Click below to learn about our various volunteer roles and opportunities.
Educate
Gain a clearer understanding of complex issues surrounding immigration laws, recent changes, and individual rights.
Presentations offered by Just Neighbors include:
- Immigration 101
- Immigration Updates & Response
- Racial Inequities in Immigration Law
- Overview of Just Neighbors
- Immigration Issues for Service Providers
- Know Your Rights
Advocate
Join Just Neighbors in community-led efforts addressing immigration issues locally, statewide, and nationally.
There are many ways you can get involved in advocating for issues that you feel passionate about, from signing petitions to joining rallies, attending coordinated legislative advocacy days, and anything in-between.
Follow our social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn or sign up for our advocacy listserv to stay informed of upcoming advocacy opportunities!
Why I Volunteer
"I am so grateful for the opportunity that Just Neighbors gives me to help struggling immigrants achieve their dreams. When I help a domestic abuse victim obtain visas so that her children can join her here in Virginia, I know that their lives will be forever changed. When I prepare the paperwork for an asylee or refugee to obtain legal permanent residence, I can see him taking one more step toward his ultimate goal of U.S. citizenship. After careers in service to the federal government and private industry, it is a joy to have real people as clients and be able to make a difference in their lives."