Sisters In Law (SIL) Program
“Court hearings are very nerve-wrecking which is why I appreciate the Sister-In-Law advocates so much. They provide me with moral support, they remind me every time that it will be okay and that I am not alone. We breathe together. We stay calm together. They are the sisters I never had.”
- MSP Client
Sisters-In-Law are highly-trained, trauma-informed volunteers who provide direct support to our clients by accompanying them to court hearings as well as medical and social service appointments. SILs participate in ongoing continuing education, in addition to providing post-client accompaniment feedback.
Bilingual volunteers work under the direct supervision of MSP attorneys and counselors to provide in-person and virtual interpretation for MSP clients.
Participation in our Sister-in-Law program requires a personal interview and a 15-30-hour training series, spread out over a series of weeks. Trainings are conducted virtually, via ZOOM. Volunteers work on an as-needed basis during business hours.
To learn more, contact volunteer@mspny.org.