Stanford International Refugee Project (SIRP)
Description:
Students working with SIRP have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of projects to support refugees. Past projects have included researching conflict resolution, participating in direct advocacy (contacting Congress, submitting comments in the rulemaking process), conducting Know Your Rights seminars, providing direct services to refugees (such as by filing FOIA requests to discover the reasons for denial), and other projects designed to help refugees and immigrants. Students are able to volunteer for the specific projects that best meet their interests and skills.
Commitment Required of Members:
Our main request from students is that they finish projects to which they are assigned – it helps us maintain our good relationship with IRAP. Projects are only assigned with mutual agreement with the student. Time commitment varies, but we don’t anticipate assigning work that takes more than 5 hours/week.
Open Membership Spots: 12
Adv. Degree Student Participation: Permitted
Winter Start: Permitted; Fall Start Preferred
Eligible for Meeting NYS Bar Pro Bono Requirement: Depends on particular project (confirming with NYS Bar is recommended)
Project Leaders: Zachary Marcone, Sean Gallagher