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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!
 
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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 : Living Allowance ,  Training ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Childcare assistance if eligible . 
 
Terms :
Car recommended ,  Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Uniforms provided and required ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours . 
 
Service Areas :
Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Law ,  Leadership ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Team Work ,  Social Services ,  Communications . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Sangamon County
Program Start/End Date
08/15/2024  -   08/14/2025
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  99
Program Locations ILLINOIS  
Accepting Applications
From  08/29/2024  To  09/30/2024 
Contact Jenna Kearns
104 W Front St
Bloomington   IL   61701
872-444-6620
Listing ID 118598

       

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