Here is where to volunteer in Chicago to help immigrants

Volunteering is at the heart of our great city, with so many wonderful groups and organizations all dedicated to those in need of help. Thousands of Chicagoans give every day, offering their time, energy and financial assistance to so many in need.

Be it support for mental illness or physical disability, income assistance, or providing housing, food, clothing or other wonderful things, our city and its people always turn out in full force to help.

Listed below are some of the local Chicago based agencies, that offer anyone interested in volunteering to assist the immigrants currently in or that have newly arrived in our city.

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The Illinois Community For Displaced Immigrants. Also known as ICDI. They provide the newly arrived with essential goods and services, as well as housing support, case management, and family counseling, all with the goal of eventually establishing self-sufficiency. Volunteer opportunities are available.  More information is at  ICDI’s website.

HIAS Immigration and Citizenship. Provides tutoring, counseling, education assistance and translation services among others. Also has a refugee resettlement program. Volunteer opportunities are available. For more information, see this website.  

The Illinois Coalition For Immigrant And Refugee Rights. Assists in citizenship workshops, health care, family support, education, and voter registration.  Also fights for legislation to protect immigrant’s rights.  Volunteer opportunities available.  For more information, visit ICIRR’s website.  

Illinois immigration Information.  Provides legal assistance, legal services and other court- or law-related matters–all for immigrant protection and support.  Volunteer opportunities are available for anyone with legal background including law students, lawyers, paralegals, etc.  For more information, visit the group’s website.