Skip Navigation and Go Directly to Page ContentAmeriCorps Website Home Page
 
 
 

FONT SIZE:  Default  |  Large
spacer
spacer
 

Justice for Montanans
 
 
 
The Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps program is a great opportunity for individuals to help others while gaining experience in the legal realm and to build connections with other professionals across the state. AmeriCorps members in our program serve with 8 different organizations. 24 AmeriCorps members in the Justice for Montanans Program serve with different partner organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income Montanans. Partner sites include Montana Legal Services Association, the Supreme Court Help Program - Self Help Law Center, the Office of Child and Family Ombudsman, Office of the State Public Defender, Montana Innocence Project, Office of Victim Services, Disability Rights Montana, and the Legal Services Developer Program "Aging Services." Our website is up to date with the current list of available placements in our program: https://www.mtlsa.org/americorps-state-justice/positions/ It is understood that these 24 Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps positions are contingent upon receipt of continued funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the 2025-26 program year.
 
Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.


Member Duties : AmeriCorps members perform a variety of duties including working with clients, providing legal information and referrals, helping attorneys with case management, developing outreach materials and presentations, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, helping survivors of domestic violence access services, and much more. Legal experience is not necessary and all members will be trained in various skills and topics. AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance, health insurance, and an education award at the end of the term. Positions are based out of Helena, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, or Billings. For detailed descriptions of all positions available, please see our website: justiceformontanans.org.
 
Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Training ,  Health Coverage ,  Education award upon successful completion of service ,  Living Allowance ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours ,  Permits attendance at school during off hours ,  Car recommended . 
 
Service Areas :
Tribal ,  Technology ,  Community and Economic Development ,  Community Outreach ,  Public Safety ,  Veterans ,  Housing ,  Homelessness ,  Elder Care . 
 
Skills :
Team Work ,  Leadership ,  Writing/Editing ,  General Skills ,  Conflict Resolution ,  Law ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Social Services ,  Public Speaking ,  Computers/Technology . 
 
 
Apply Now
Refine Search
 
 
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Justice for Montanans
Program Start/End Date
09/02/2025  -   08/07/2026
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations MONTANA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  12/12/2024  To  12/01/2025 
Contact Harley Ternes
616 Helena Ave
Helena   MT   59601
406-442-9830
jfm@mtlsa.org
justiceformontanans.org
Listing ID 56908

       

Contact Us | Newsletters | Site Map | Office of Inspector General | FirstGov | Privacy | Accessibility
FOIA | No Fear Act | Federal Register Notices    Last updated: Friday, October 25, 2024, 04:58 PM   
Release version: 7.24

  HOME