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Organization NameVolunteer Position Description Estimated Time RequirementDates of ServiceDeadline to ApplySpecial SkillsIL EligibleType of ServicesGet StartedRemote Work Date PostedNotes
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Ascend JusticeAscend Justice, a legal aid organization, is seeking a volunteer to translate a one-page letter from English into Chinese (the client speaks Cantonese). We are willing to certify these pro bono hours for the NY bar, if necessary, or provide anything needed for it to count as pro bono hours for school. FlexibleFlexibleFlexibleFluent in Cantonese. Pro bonoamansfield@ascendjustice.orgMay 31,2024
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Center for Disability and Elder LawCDEL offers volunteer and internship opportunities to college students, law students, and volunteer attorneys in a number of practice areas and settings.FlexibleFlexibleFlexibleNoneVariety of public service and pro bonohttps://www.cdelaw.org/volunteerJune 8,2023
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Chicago Volunteer Legal ServicesUnder supervision of attorney, students with 711 licenses will handle a Minor Guardian Ad Litem case. Approximately 20 hours per case.OngoingFlexibleStudents will need to participate in a 2 hour specialized training and then will take cases start to finish. CVLS hosts a monthly training on zoom. The student must be 711 eligible. Students may volunteer on a case by case basis or volunteer a certain number of hours per week.NoPro Bono, accepted for NY Bar ProBono RulePlease contact Debi Martin and Morgan Smith at dmartin@cvls.org and msmith@cvls.org if you are interested.

https://www.cvls.org/volunteer/		YesJune 8,2023
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First Defense Legal AidLegal research and memo writing on discrete topics relating to section 1983 police misconduct litigation. FlexibleFlexibleFlexibleCandidates must possess excellent research and writing skills, be proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and legal research databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. Familiarity with Illinois and Federal civil rights law is preferred, but candidates do not have to be located in Illinois.NoPro BonoSend writing sample, resume, and brief statement of interest (no formal cover letter required) to Daniel Massogalia at daniel@first-defense.org. YesAugust 28,2022
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Greater Chicago Food DipositoryWe provide our volunteers with a variety of opportunities to get involved and end food insecurity.FlexibleFlexibleFlexibleNoNon-legalhttps://www.chicagosfoodbank.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Bobbi - 773.247.3663NoJune 8,2023
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Illinois Prison ProjectThe Illinois Prison Project works for a more humane prison system in Illinois by fighting for and on behalf of thousands of people who are needlessly incarcerated. Volunteer positions posted as available.Flexiblen/an/aNohttps://www.illinoisprisonproject.org/join-usJune 8, 2023
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LadderUpLadder Up is excited to open 12 in-person tax sites throughout the Chicagoland area for the 2023 tax season. We are also working hard to offer pop-up sites in hard-to-reach areas to make our programs more accessible and serve more clients. You, as a volunteer are a reason why so many are servedFlexibleWinter/Spring 2024Flexibleyes, training provided by LadderUPPublic service, if tax attorneys supervise, students should check if the work qualifies for NY Barhttps://www.goladderup.org/volunteer/NoJune 8,2023
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SOAR Chicago - Streeterville Organizations of Active ResidentsTo serve as a community organization that advocates and promotes Streeterville for all who live in, work in, and enjoy the neighborhood. Goals:

1. Increase community engagement and awareness of SOAR

2. Promote a safe neighborhood

3. Advocate for efficient multi-modal traffic flow

4. Encourage sustainable community practices

5. Support responsible development of the built environment

6. Increase philanthropic efforts 		FlexibleFlexibleFlexibleNonePublic Servicehttps://soarchicago.org/get-involved/NoOctober 10, 2023
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Wills For Heroes - CBA programLaw students participate by pairing up with attorneys during the document preparation phase of the program or by serving as witnesses during the execution of the documents.4-5 hoursCheck website for upcoming clinic dates30 days before the next scheduled clinicn/aPro Bonohttps://www.chicagobar.org/CBA/YLS_Law_Students/Information%20for%20Volunteers.aspxNoJune 14, 2023
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