Have You Ever Stepped Foot in a Courtroom?
Imagine defending your case in a foreign language and unfamiliar environment, with the outcome determining whether you return to danger or find safety. This is the reality for asylum seekers at the new Immigration Courthouse in Contra Costa County.
Join the Interfaith Movement for Human Integrity (IM4HI) and the Contra Costa Immigrant Rights Alliance (CCIRA) as a Welcome Navigator at the new Concord Immigration Courthouse!
Help provide comfort and clarity to families arriving at immigration court. As a Welcome Navigator, you can:
- Give basic directions within the courthouse
- Connect migrants to the attorney of the Day -on site-
- Be a friendly face in a time of fear
Interested?
To become a Welcome Navigator, please follow these steps:
Step 1). Complete our training videos from home
a) Recording of IM4HI Virtual Accompaniment Training (2 hrs)
b) Centering Immigrant Newcomers (20 mins)
c) Trauma and Self-Care Module (22 mins)
Step 2:
Attend an IN PERSON training.
- March 19th or
- April 16th
Trainings will be from 8:00am to 10:30am in person at the Concord Immigration Courthouse: 1855 Gateway Boulevard, Ste 850, Concord, CA 94520). Park on the 5th + floors only.
Please RSVP to the training by filling out the form below. All you have to do is show up one of the training days at 8am in the waiting area of the 10th floor. Nadia Tavera will be there to greet you.