Volunteer with Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid

Volunteer with Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid
In April 2022, Texas Governor Abbott began busing asylum seekers to DC from the border as part of a racist and cruel publicity stunt. In response, the DC community formed the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid, a group of organizations and volunteers dedicated to welcoming migrants arriving to the city. Three years later, we continue to support many migrants who have chosen to make the DC area their home, as they face federal and local barriers to resettlement. We're happy that you want to join our network!

Once you sign up here someone will reach out to you for vetting purposes, probably by text. You will need the Signal app to volunteer so please download it at: signal.org/install.
Have you, your partner, or anyone you currently live with ever been a cop, law enforcement officer/agent, special police, current prosecutor, defense contractor, immigration/customs officer, corrections officer/ or are active duty military anywhere in the world?*

YesNo
Are you a journalist/ reporter or associated with any media outlet?*

YesNo

For law enforcement/ journalists

Based on mutual aid principles law enforcement and media are not included in our volunteer efforts.
Please provide any additional details if you'd like to be part of our efforts.
Provide your name, email and phone number.

Volunteer information
Name*

First NameLast Name
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Email*
example@example.com
Are you actively part of any local organizations in the DMV area? If yes, which ones?*
put n/a if not
Do you know anyone in MSMA? If yes, who?*
put n/a if not
What are your social media URLs? (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn). If any of these are private, we will reach out to you to ask for access for a brief period of time. If you do not have social media, please type "none". We will call and do our vetting by phone, but this may delay onboarding.*
Where do you work? This question is part of our review process. If you are not currently working/are a student, tell us a bit more about your field.*
Why do you want to volunteer with the Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid?*
Specific needs & volunteer skills
Do you have any specific skills that you are able to provide?

Immigration lawMedical supportSocial workInterpretation/ translation
Do any of the following apply to you?

I speak moderate to fluent SpanishI am interested in providing a room in my home or other support for migrants staying in DC
Is there anything else you think you can contribute (previous volunteer work, connections with immigrants, other languages, etc) that we haven't covered in the form?
May we add you to our mailing list to get updates from Migrant Solidarity Mutual Aid?*

YesNo

For law enforcement/ journalists