Indivisible ReSisters Immigrant Support

Volunteer Opportunities and Resources

Last updated August 6, 2025

For more information and to sign up: Court Vigil Volunteer

Immigration Court Presence, Concord

Volunteers gather in front of the Concord Federal Immigration Court to serve as a welcoming, non-disruptive presence to deter ICE, protect immigrants, and support rapid response if needed. Volunteers carry signs, observe, document, film, and report ICE activity.

Where: 1855 Gateway Boulevard, Concord, CA 94520

When: Weekdays, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Guidelines: Concord Immigration Court Presence

Sign-up: IRCC Court Presence Sign-Up

*ICE Activity Hotline: (925) 900-5151 Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
(Stand Together Contra Costa)

Court Watch Volunteers

California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice (CCIJ)

Court watch volunteers attend immigration court hearings to monitor and document proceedings and ICE activity. Your presence helps hold the system accountable and supports immigrant rights.

How to Get Involved:

Step 1: Watch the CCIJ Courtwatch Training (Passcode: !pj@38Z#)

Step 2: Contact Jere Ramsey to sign up and receive in-person training.

Email: jereramsey@gmail.com

Opportunities for Bilingual Volunteers

Asylum Application Volunteer (Bilingual)

Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance

Support asylum seekers by helping them complete Form I-589, which is only available in English. Volunteers must be fluent in spoken and written Spanish and English. Volunteers typically meet twice with their assigned applicant (in person or remotely) and prepare the completed application in English for court submission.

How to Get Involved:

Step 1: Review the I-589 Volunteer Toolkit (training videos, slides, and coordination process)

Step 2: After completing the training, contact Sergio Jaime Lopez to be matched with an asylum seeker: (415) 290-8357, Email: sergio@cocoira.org