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2 people are interested
Workers' Rights Clinic Intake Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc.
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2 people are interested
Are you interested in making a difference in your community while learning more about the legal process here in Maine? Consider a volunteer position with the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project!
Employment matters can be overwhelming for many, particularly those experiencing poverty. Student or Community Volunteers are needed to assist clients by being the point of contact and intake coordinator at a walk-in clinic held at the Southern Maine Workers Center in Portland. Clients will complete and intake, and will then meet with a volunteer employment lawyer who will provide legal advice and support. Intake volunteers interview clients to determine initial eligibility, establish the primary questions to be addressed with the attorneys, and assist with summarizing the client's main concerns. The Workers Rights Legal Clinic takes place on Thursdays from 5-7pm. Volunteers are the direct link between the client and the attorney and learn valuable information on topics such as legal processes, employment law, as well as issues related to poverty and collective action in Maine.
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About Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project Inc.
Location:
75 Pearl St, Suite 214, Portland, ME 04101, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Maine Volunteer Lawyers Project is to increase access to justice in Maine through volunteer engagement. To achieve this end, the VLP acts as a nexus, connecting pro bono attorneys and individuals with civil legal issues who cannot afford attorneys. Volunteers are involved in every stage - from intake to strategic planning.
Description
In 1983, Pine Tree Legal Assistance (PTLA) partnered with the Maine Justice Foundation to create a project dedicated to engaging volunteers in providing civil legal aid.
Housed within PTLA for 35 years, the VLP became a seperate non-profit organisation with its own board in 2017. The VLP has a small staff that recruits, trains, manages, and supports volunteers. In most VLP cases, the legal assistance is provided by pro bono attorney volunteers.
Student and community volunteers conduct intake interviews, provide legal information, organize clinics, and help develp new service projects
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
55 North St.Portland, ME 04101
DATE POSTED
August 8, 2018
SKILLS
- Legal (General)
- Employment Law
- Advocacy
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 2-3 hours per week
- Undergraduate education preferred.