Community Navigator (communities impacted by incarceration)

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If your community is impacted by incarceration, become a Community Navigator volunteer to help people understand their rights, exercise those rights, and get legal representation when needed.

ILAO's Access to Justice Community Navigator Program recognizes the talent and expertise of community members directly affected by mass incarceration. Community Navigators serve as educators and connectors in their community by providing invaluable outreach, education, and access to legal services in Illinois.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Navigators may volunteer remotely and/or host small in-person gatherings until further notice.

Navigators are needed in central Illinois counties (or have a connection to or network in a downstate region).

Requirements include:

• Participate in mandatory training on Unauthorized Practice of Law and Know Your Rights content
• Conduct 10 presentations / workshops to a minimum of 100 community members over 12-14 weeks
• Provide 20 legal referrals, 20 social service referrals, and 5 accompaniments during service period
• Be at least 16 years old
• Be highly motivated to promote equal justice and lessen the effects of mass incarceration and over-policing on criminalized communities
• Navigators who fulfill requirements can receive a $1,200 stipend
• If there are other ways we can use your special skills or talents to help develop our Community Navigator Program, let us know!