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ACCESS TO JUSTICE

The Access to Justice Project provides assistance and support to poor persons seeking legal assistance with civil law problems. Members are offered the opportunity for direct experience, excellent supervision and a chance to make a critical difference in the lives of poor people and their communities. They will team with dedicated professionals working in one of seven legal aid offices located in Bath, Elmira, Geneva, Ithaca, Jamestown, Olean and Rochester, New York. Members will primarily address the focus area of Economic Opportunity. They will provide support and facilitate access to services and resources that contribute to the improved economic well-being of poor people, avoid displacement from decent housing and secure benefits that provide subsistence income, access to health care, food assistance and veterans' benefits. They will serve crime victims including survivors of domestic violence and the elderly. Members work full-time, Monday-Friday, 9-5, for either a 6-month or 12-month term.

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Member Duties : Members will provide screening for poor persons seeking civil legal assistance. They will recruit and support volunteer lawyers, students and community members to assist staff attorneys in providing legal services to applicants. They will work with other community agencies serving the poor to strengthen collaborations. They will provide outreach and community education for vulnerable groups such as veterans, disabled persons and victims of crime.

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

Terms :
None

Service Areas :
Veterans , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Housing , Ex-Offender Reentry , Homelessness , Health .

Skills :
Writing/Editing , Law , Counseling , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization .

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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National

Program
ACCESS TO JUSTICE

Program Start/End Date
11/01/2024 - 01/31/2026

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
Some college

Age Requirement
Minimum: 20 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEW YORK

Accepting Applications
From 09/25/2024 To 08/01/2025

Contact	Thomas Dubel
215 E Church St
Elmira NY 14901
6077341647
tdubel@lawny.org
lawny.org

Listing ID	9611


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