JUSTICE AT LAST
Cause Area
Location
PO BOX 566 SAN CARLOS, CA 94070
United States
Active Opportunities (2)
Flexible Schedule
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San Carlos, CA 94070
Who We Are: Justice At Last is the only nonprofit law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively serving the legal needs of survivors of human trafficking. We provide clients with free legal services regardless of their age, sex, gender identity, abilities and equity needs, nationality or type of trafficking. We emphasize a holistic approach that empowers survivors to achieve justice on their own terms. Board of Director: We are in need of volunteers experienced in serving as a Board member. The right candidate will be familiar with serving as a Board Director of a nonprofit, and comfortable with fundraising and being an ambassador for Justice At Last. Join us and have the opportunity to impact social justice and help enhance the lives of trafficked persons. We are expanding and diversifying our Board of Directors, with a goal of being inclusive and ensuring members have a sense of belonging. We are seeking candidates that are representative of the community we serve, have Board experience and a particular skill set, such as data analysis, event planning, finance, fund raising, human resources, marketing, or strategic planning expertise. There is a requirement that the Board of Directors be residents within the San Francisco Bay Area. Board of Director terms are 3 years and there are 6 virtual or hybrid meetings per year, the 1st Saturday morning of every odd month. Responsibilities include: Be an ambassador on behalf of Justice At Last and know, understand and support the organization’s mission: "To empower those who have been labor trafficked and commercially sexually exploited by providing access to free comprehensive legal services, advocacy and specialized trainings to help transform survivors’ lives." Be on at least one Board committee and attend at least 75% of all the board & committee meetings and special events each year and be actively engaged in helping meet the needs of the organization. Make an annual financial contribution at a level that is personally meaningful. Actively participate in one or more fundraising activities each year. Stay current with all the facts upon which board members must base their collective opinions and decisions, including financial responsibilities. Please email your resume and cover letter to opportunities@justiceatlast.org for consideration.
Date Posted: 2024-01-28
Flexible Schedule
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San Carlos, CA 94070
A Fundraising and Event Planning Volunteer will be part of a team to assist and support in planning fundraising campaigns and events for Justice At Last. Raised funds will help ensure that Justice At Last is able to continue providing services for human trafficking survivors. Fundraising and Event Planning Volunteers will make connections to the local community through campaigns and events to raise awareness and support. This is a great opportunity to get involved in the anti-trafficking movement and help support trafficked persons seeking justice on their own terms. This volunteer position is primarily a virtual/remote opportunity. QUALIFICATIONS: Must be comfortable with event planning, virtual communication, fundraising, and committed to Justice At Last’s mission to empower trafficking victims by providing access to free comprehensive legal services, advocacy and specialized training to help transform survivors’ lives. APPLICATION PROCESS: Justice At Last is strongly committed to diversity and encourages applications from people who can contribute to our diversity and expertise. If interested, please let us know by emailing us your resume and cover letter to opportunities@justiceatlast.org Justice At Last is the only independent nonprofit law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively serving the legal needs of survivors, regardless of their age, gender identity, nationality or type of trafficking. Justice At Last provides free legal representation that emphasizes dignity and is survivor-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and rights-based. Our specialization includes assertion of crime victims' rights, clearing criminal records, family law, immigration relief and identity theft recovery. While we have satellite offices in the Bay Area, our practice is mobile and we travel to where the client is already receiving services to save them time, money and to ensure survivors are in a space that feels safe and trusted.
Date Posted: 2024-01-28
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower those who have been labor trafficked and commercially sexually exploited by providing access to free comprehensive legal services, advocacy and specialized trainings to help transform survivors’ lives. Justice At Last’s vision is for survivors of human trafficking to define justice in their terms, obtain justice, embrace justice and thrive through justice.
Description
We are the only independent nonprofit law firm in the San Francisco Bay Area exclusively serving the legal needs of survivors, regardless of their age, gender identity, nationality or type of trafficking. Justice At Last provides free legal representation that emphasizes dignity and is survivor-centered, culturally sensitive, trauma informed, and rights-based. Our specialization includes assertion of crime victims' rights, clearing criminal records, family law, immigration relief and identity theft recovery. While we have an office in San Francisco and in San Mateo our practice is mobile and we literally and figuratively often travel to where the client is already receiving services to save them time, money and to ensure they are in a space that feels safe and trusted. For more information go to https://www.justiceatlast.org
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