Volunteer Opportunity Details:

*CURRENTLY ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED*

We are looking for volunteers to fill vacancies beginning January 2010. Each volunteer would be asked to commit 4-6 hours, one day per week until the end of the spring semester. The duties primary include answering calls, general office work including clerical work, delivery/pick-up of documents, and research and writing,. Additionally qualified volunteers will have the opportunity to participate in cases, as appropriate.

Training will be based on an individual's knowledge, skills, and abilities. We are seeking volunteers who are college students or professionals with some comfort and experience answering phones and performing clerical duties, including copying and faxing. Volunteers will ideally have an interest in the law in general, and using the law to serve low-income individuals in particular. Due to ethical and professional responsibilities, we require interested persons to email us a cover letter and resume and a list of times they are available to volunteer.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Community Justice Incorporated

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adult (18+) Individual Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X X Afternoon X X X X X Evening Weekly

Contact Person: Mara Bridgman, Executive Director, (608) 204-9642, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

222 South Hamilton Street, Suite 22 Madison, WI 53703 (See a map)

Directions:

From the Beltline: Exit John Nolen Drive. This will take you toward downtown. Turn Left at the stoplight on to Broom. Take an immediate right at the first stop light on to Wilson. Go one block. At the stoplight you will be at the intersection of Wilson, Henry and S. Hamilton. We are the red brick building with large white pillars in front. From East Washington: Take E. Washington toward the Capitol. Turn Left on to Butler. Go two blocks and take a Right (soft Right) at the stop light on to Wilson. Go past the Capitol. At the stoplight you will be at the intersection of Wilson, Henry and S. Hamilton. We are the red brick building with large white pillars in front. From West Washington: Take W. Washington toward the Capitol. Turn Right on Henry (2 blocks before the Capitol). Go three blocks. At the stop sign will be at the intersection of Wilson, Henry and S. Hamilton. We are the red brick building located on your left on the three way corner. Nearest Bus Stops: Wilson— Hamilton, stop # 564 and Doty—Henry, stop # 668. All Capitol stops are very close.

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Madison
Counties:		Dane

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	No
If yes, what is the minimum age allowed?
	18
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No

Last updated on August 31, 2009