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Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Chicago, United States - Americorps
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Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Knox CountyBe 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.
Don't wait, apply today Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.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 :
Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Uniforms provided and required , Permits working at another job during off hours .
Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .
Skills :
General Skills , Communications , Team Work , Law , Social Services , Leadership .