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Volunteer for Equal Justice
ORGANIZATION: GIDEONS PROMISE INC
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2 people are interested
The mission of Gideon’s Promise is to transform the criminal justice system by building a movement of public defenders who provide equal justice for marginalized communities. Gideon’s Promise, through its heroic public defenders, is working to reduce the effects of poverty, build stronger and more resilient communities, and keep families together.
We are seeking 15 volunteers to be a part of this important evening. There are 2 shifts which are from 3:30-6:30pm and 6:30-9:30pm. We also welcome any volunteer that is able to be a part of the entire evening.
Duties include: Coat check, registration table, ushers, name tag distributor, AV assistant, photographer assistant, and videographer assistant.
Please email me at christopher@gideonspromise.org with any questions.
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About GIDEONS PROMISE INC
Location:
101 MARIETTA ST NW250, ATLANTA, GA 30303, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to transform the criminal justice system by building a movement of public defenders who provide equal justice for marginalized communities.
Description
WE ARE THE VOICE FOR THE VOICELESS In 1963, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled in Gideon v. Wainright that state courts are required under the Fourteenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to provide counsel in criminal cases to represent defendants who are unable to afford to pay their own attorneys. That same year, the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom took place in our nation’s capitol. Both occurrences marked a monumental shift towards equality in the justice system and social infrastructure in our country.
Although 1963 was a pivotal year for civil and human rights, our jails and prisons are still populated with people who are not receiving quality representation due to financial, structural and cultural changes needed in the criminal justice system. Many people in the system are overwhelmingly poor and disproportionately minorities. For them, Gideon’s promise remains unfulfilled and justice out of reach.
Public defenders are necessary if we are to realize equal justice in America. We are the voice for the voiceless.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
45 E 45th StNew York, NY 10017
DATE POSTED
August 22, 2019
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Data Entry
- Community Outreach
- Internet Research
- Microsoft Office Suite
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 3:30-6:30pm or 6:30pm-9:30pm
- Contact Chris Pearson at christopher@gideonspromise.org