IIBA Volunteer Archives | Immigration Institute of the Bay Area

I’M IIBA Stories: FABIOLA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area I’M IIBA campaign uplifts the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Fabiola. MEET FABIOLA I’M FABIOLA I was born in Jalisco, México, where I formed many beautiful memories during my childhood. One of my fondest…

Spotlight: Equal Justice Works Fellowship Builds Pathways to Safety for Immigrants

During her two-year Equal Justice Works Fellowship at IIBA, Jocelyn served more than 300 immigrants and family members and built a stronger Bay Area network of support for survivors of trafficking and other serious crimes. As the daughter of immigrant farmworkers, Jocelyn Gomez-Bal understood how immigrant workers can be vulnerable to exploitation and abuse—and how…

I’M IIBA Stories: EDGAR

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area I’M IIBA campaign uplifts the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Edgar. MEET EDGAR I’M EDGAR I was born in Oaxaca, México, in a small town called Santa María Tecomavaca. Some of my dearest memories…

I’M IIBA Stories: LAURA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Laura. MEET LAURA I’M LAURA I was born in Villavicencio, Colombia, in…

I’M IIBA Stories: BALA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Bala – a dedicated supporter of IIBA as well as current Vice…

I’M IIBA Stories: OLGA

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of Olga. This week we highlight the inspirational story of OLGA I’M OLGA…

I’M IIBA Stories: SHELLI

The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) has launched a campaign – called I’M IIBA – uplifting what we know to be the true character and positive contributions of immigrants and advocates for immigrants in the Bay Area. This week we highlight the inspirational story of IIBA volunteer and Pro bono Attorney Shelli. I’M…

IIBA Volunteer: Rie Sugisawa

As a naturalized citizen, Rie Sugisawa wanted to use her knowledge of the naturalization process to help others. So Rie volunteers every week at IIBA’s Napa office, administering “mock” interviews to IIBA clients, preparing them for their citizenship interview.

Volunteer: Betty Labastida

I started volunteering with the International Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) over three years ago. I attended IIBA’s orientation and began helping individuals complete their citizenship applications. The flexible commitment really spoke to me. I have been volunteering about once a month since then.

Volunteer: Ariana Hoyt

Ariana Hoyt first began to work with the immigrant community while attending Stanford. “In college, I worked for a tutoring program for Stanford janitors. It opened my eyes to see the janitor I worked with go through so much, yet still make an effort to improve his English.” This experience solidified her desire to work…

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