Volunteer with CILA
Impact the Future of Canadian Immigration
Volunteering is in CILA’s DNA. CILA was initially built, and continues to be managed, by immigration lawyers who serve on a voluntary basis. For CILA to continue to have a positive impact on Canadian immigration, we need more immigration lawyers and law students to contribute to the organization as volunteers.
CILA offers a variety of volunteer opportunities. For example, you may wish to express your interest in becoming a nominee for CILA’s next Board of Directors election. You may also wish to join a CILA committee in order to develop policy recommendations and research reports, liaise with government officials, or organize educational and networking events.
Please express your interest in volunteering for CILA by completing the form below. We will be in touch with you shortly.
benefits of volunteering with cila
- Work with a community of fellow immigration lawyers across the country to promote justice and fairness in Canadian immigration
- Raise awareness among government officials, newcomers, the media, the public, and CILA members themselves about key issues impacting Canada’s immigration system
- Enjoy special CILA membership perks of being a formal volunteer for the organization
- Harness CILA’s platform to demonstrate thought-leadership on topics of current or future importance to the immigration system
- Speak on behalf of CILA directly to the media and government officials about your work on behalf of our organization
- Receive authorization to include your CILA volunteer role in your professional email signature
CILA Volunteer Interest Form
Note that you must be a CILA member to serve as a volunteer.
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Join a growing community of Canadian immigration lawyers, academics and law students.
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