Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow

1 month ago

Bloomington, United States Americorps Full time

Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Sangamon County

Be an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow. Illinois JusticeCorps places volunteers in courthouses to help people without lawyers navigate the civil justice system. Fellows work with courthouse staff to provide a variety of services to people who can't afford an attorney, or simply need a better understanding of the court system and its procedures. JusticeCorps volunteers do not give legal advice, instead they empower people with the tools they need to represent themselves. Fellows also: Lead a team of volunteers; Create Americorps projects and events; Collect data for quarterly reports; Watch court, observe judges and attorneys; and, Build friendships with other service-minded people. Full-time Fellows (1700 hours) receive an $25,000.00 living allowance paid over 12 months. Half-time Fellows (900 hours) receive a $12,500.00 living allowance paid over 12 months. All members, upon successful completion of the term of service, are eligible for an educational award ranging from $6,895.00 to $1,459.26. Applications accepted until positions are filled. Don't wait, apply today Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : Responsibilities may include: • Assist self-represented litigants in courthouses and remotely by providing legal information and connecting them to available legal aid resources. • Accompany people without lawyers around the courthouse to help them complete the necessary steps to move forward with their legal matters. • Answering general questions about the legal process and making referrals to legal aid and other services when necessary.• Planning and coordinating volunteer days of service.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community Outreach .

Skills :

Communications , Law , Leadership , Conflict Resolution , Team Work , Social Services , General Skills .

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