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    Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Bloomington, United States - Americorps

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    Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - 1st Judicial Circuit

    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, Applications accepted until positions are filled.

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    Member Duties :

    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.


    Program Benefits :
    Stipend , Education award upon successful completion of service .


    Terms :


    Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .


    Service Areas :
    Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .


    Skills :
    None


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