Field
nonprofit, aid to migrant families
Description
History
The program began in June of 2014 as a response to hundreds of Central American travelers who were being dropped off by ICE and Border Patrol at the Greyhound Bus station here in Tucson. What began as a few people from local churches coming together to bring food to the bus station, became an entire formalized program and a large, welcoming shelter space. As of December of 2019, Casa Alitas has served over 35,000 asylum-seekers.
Program Overview
- Most asylum-seekers are families: parents, children and pregnant women from Central America and Mexico.They have traveled here over several days or weeks, often spent weeks or more at the border, and then spent 2-14 days in detention before being released.
- ICE or Border Patrol brings families directly to the Casa Alitas Welcome Center.
- Casa Alitas provides housing, food, clothing, toiletries, advocacy, and travel assistance.
Internship
- This is an unpaid internship.
- All internships are in person and take place during the daytime or flexible hours.
Internship Location
2225 E Ajo Way
Suite 130
Tucson, AZ 85713
Contact Information
Contact Information
Volunteer Coordinators
How to Apply
Send resume and personal statement, review orientation materials, submit attestation form, meet with intern coordinator. Intern does not need to be bilingual, but being multilingual is a strength.