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    Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Chicago, United States - Americorps

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    Americorps Chicago, United States

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    Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Madison 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, 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 :

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


    Terms :


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


    Service Areas :
    Community and Economic Development , Community Outreach .


    Skills :
    Leadership , Communications , Social Services , Recruitment , General Skills , Law , Team Work .
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