Service Opportunities

The following organizations, which have worked with the UCSD Center for Comparative Immigration Studies, provide services, shelter, and other material assistance to low-income immigrants and refugees in San Diego County and/or Baja California. They welcome volunteers in various roles. For further information, contact the organization directly:

American Friends Service Committee

US-Mexico Border Program (USMBP)
3850 Westgate
San Diego, CA 92105
Tel: 619-233-4114
Fax: 619-233-6247
Email: usmexborder@afsc.org 
San Diego Program Director: Pedro Rios

The USMBP is based in San Diego. It has a strong regional presence in the local area, but our collaborative work with border-wide coalitions makes AFSC a trusted advocacy leader on border issues since we have extensive on-the-ground work experience.

Bilateral Safety Corridor Coalition

121 E 31st St A
National City, CA 91950
Tel: 619-336-0770
Executive Director: Dr. Marisa B. Ugarte

Many of their operations are run by volunteers. These roles include therapists, educators, counselors, self-defense instructors, attorneys, accountants, fundraisers, board members, and IT support.

California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA)

640 Civic Center Drive, #108
Vista, CA 92084
Tel: 760-966-0511

Nonprofit law firm founded in 1966 to provide free civil legal services to low-income residents of California's rural counties.