- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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6 people are interested
Social Worker or Mental Health Professional in the Library
ORGANIZATION: LA Law Library
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
-
6 people are interested
LA Law Library is actively seeking licensed social workers and mental health professionals to volunteer at our "Lawyers in the Library" program and help patrons cope with the social, emotional and financial strain of navigating the justice system without legal representation.
Many thousands of individuals in Los Angeles County are desperately in need of legal assistance yet often lack the resources to find the help they need. At Lawyers in the Library, volunteer attorneys provide free 15-20 minute consultations with members of the public, typically assisting more than 70 people per clinic. It is not uncommon for those facing legal issues to also face social, health and financial issues or to experience substantial stress. We seek social worker volunteers to sit alongside our volunteer attorneys and make sure those with unmet legal needs also receive the social care and mental health resources and referrals they need.
"Lawyers in the Library" is offered on the third Friday of every month from 1-4 PM at the main branch of the Law Library in downtown Los Angeles.
LA Law Library is the second largest public law library in the United States and provides a unique resource to help the general public and self-represented litigants address their legal problems.
More opportunities with LA Law Library
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About LA Law Library
Location:
301 W. 1st Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012, US
Mission Statement
LA Law Library serves a gateway to legal information and a navigator facilitating access to the legal system for those who do not have or cannot afford legal representation.
Description
LA Law Library is a vibrant community education center in Los Angeles County and a leader in providing public access to legal knowledge, putting national and international sources of law into the hands of those seeking legal information. In addition to acting as the curator and cultivator of a superior collection of legal resources comprised of nearly one million volume equivalents -- including one of the nation’s largest foreign and international law collections, our staff serves more than 50 thousand patrons annually, both nationally and globally, and the number continues to grow daily as new programs and workshops are developed with the assistance of our many partners.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
301 W. 1st StreetLos Angeles, CA 90012
DATE POSTED
August 11, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- Mental Health
- Relationship Building
- Multi-Tasking
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 24
- As little as one Friday per month or as agreed
- Ability to interface with library patrons who may need mental and social health counseling