Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Many people contact the landlord and tenant hot line everyday. There are various types of matters, most of which require a short explanation of the landlords' and tenants' responsibilities. A common question is, "Do I have to give a 30-day notice prior to moving out?" This requirement is often misunderstood as "Proper Notice" is actually one rental period plus a day. In explaining the answer, more often than not, people will say "isn't that 30 days". Well no, in fact, if you are giving your notice in February for example, that month usually has only 28 days. And therefore, your proper notice would only be 28 days plus a day, instead of the 30 days. This is only one example of the common questions that advocates receive daily. Often times the calls can be answered simply enough, other times the calls need to be referred to various agencies.

AGE OF VOLUNTEER: 18 and older. COMMITMENT: flexible. DAY OF WEEK: flexible, as needed. TIME OF DAY: flexible, as needed. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Advocate training, written materials and ongoing assistance are provided free of charge by Legal Assistance of Olmsted County attorneys and staff.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Legal Assistance of Olmsted County

Community Impact Community Basics Financial Stability Volunteers will work with the following groups Abused / Battered Military Adults (26-54) Minorities Business Multicultural Disabled / Ill Non-profit Agencies Disaster Victims Older Adults (55+) Families / Parents Religious Groups Govt Aid Recipients Students Homeless Volunteers Law Offenders Women Low-income / Poverty Young Adults (18-25) Men This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Summer Youth Volunteers Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Individual Young Adults (18-25) This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests Criminal Justice/Legal Services We are looking for volunteers with the following skills Advocacy Legal Services Counseling / Information Support Public Relations / Outreach Customer Service Reading General Office / Admin Research / Evaluation We need volunteers who are free at these times Afternoon Morning Evenings Occasional Flexible Weekdays Monthly Weekly

Contact Person: Angela Bostrom, Volunteer Manager, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1136 Seventh Street NW Rochester, MN 55901 (See a map)

Directions:

LAOC is located on seventh street on the main floor of the Northgate Center between Northgate Health Club and Planned Parenthood.   Nearest Bus Stop: Route 9, 1 - 4 blocks minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Rochester
Counties:		Olmsted
Zip codes:		55901,   55902,   55903,   55904,   55905,   55906,   55920,   55960,   55976

5 Overall Experience   
It's a wonderful service.

posted on January 10, 2007