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25 people are interested
Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Legal Assistance Center
Please visit the new page to apply.
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25 people are interested
Please visit our website to fill out a volunteer application. The application will prompt the applicant to submit a resume. The application will be submitted to the Legal Assistance Center upon completion. https://legalassistancecenter.org/volunteer/volunteer-application/
Objective
To assist, educate and support LAC patrons in meeting their legal needs and insure the quality and integrity of the LAC program.
Qualifications- Willingness and ability to learn basic law and procedure
- Excellent listening and verbal communication skills
- Respect for and desire to work with a diverse, vulnerable population
- Patient, compassionate, professional and positive demeanor
- Willingness and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to follow directions and maintain program boundaries
- Welcome patrons and assure sign in
- Talk with patrons to understand needs and desired outcome
- Demonstrate respect for patrons, their needs and challenges
- Investigate pending cases using AccessKent
- Communicate basic law, procedures and options
- Consult and confer with staff as appropriate
- Provide appropriate forms and resources for patrons
- Provide guidance to patrons for the completion of forms and pleadings
- Review, copy and assemble patron materials
- Identify patrons who may qualify for Legal Aid or other representation
- Provide information about and make referrals to legal and non-legal community resources to meet patron needs
- Assist in the response to patron phone calls as requested
- Assist with support of program and operations as requested
More opportunities with Legal Assistance Center
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Legal Assistance Center
Location:
180 Ottawa Ave NW, Suite 5100, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US
Mission Statement
We believe in justice for all. We believe in fairness. We believe that the justice system must work for everyone. We believe that justice and fairness require access. We believe everyone is entitled to use the courts. We believe that limited resources should not impair justice, fairness, or access. We believe in empowering people to solve problems. We believe that serving people directly has deep value. We believe that everyone is entitled to our respect and compassion. We believe that our services and resources must work for the people who use them. We believe that solving problems improves lives and families. We believe that improving lives and families makes our community a better place.
Description
HOW WE HELP
At the Legal Assistance Center we believe everyone is entitled to access to justice. That means that everyone, regardless of resources, regardless of whether they can afford an attorney, is entitled to use the courts and solve legal problems. Our Justice system belongs to all of us and must work for each of us.
We provide legal self-help servicesAt the Legal Assistance Center we help people help themselves by providing legal information, forms, guidance and resources to solve legal problems and use the courts. Although we do not give legal advice or provide representation, we provide meaningful, effective legal assistance.
Everyone is welcomeThere are no income or other requirements. We can help both parties to a case.
Get the legal information you needYou can get legal information and learn about the court process.
We listen to youWe don’t give legal advice or representation. You choose the path that is right for you.
Most help is freeThere is a low cost for copies and some case packets. These funds support our services.
Information, resources and connectionsIf we don’t have what you need, we will help you find someone who does.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
180 Ottawa Ave NWSuite 5100Grand Rapids, MI 49503
DATE POSTED
November 8, 2023
SKILLS
- Office Reception
- Paralegal
- Multi-Tasking
- People Skills
- Reading Comprehension
- Family Law
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Volunteers serve a minimum of two shift, either morning (8:30 am to 1:00 pm) or afternoon (12:30 pm to 5:00 pm), one day per week (Monday through Friday. Wednesdays only have one shift.), over a minimum of two consecutive terms- Follows School terms.