Last week, the San Diego Rapid Response Network held an informational event in Solana Beach to recruit new volunteers. More than 90 people attended, and at least 30 signed up to help out. They will join the at least 80 volunteers already responding to calls the network receives.

Some bilingual volunteers work as dispatchers who answer calls from immigrants in distress. Other volunteers are responders who go to where the reported enforcement activity is taking place to verify that it’s happening and document the arrest. They also help connect the affected family to resources to help them and their loved one — such as free immigration attorneys if the immigrant’s case qualifies.

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