JDC Volunteer Opportunities for Non-Attorneys

Welcome! If you are not an attorney but are interested in legal services opportunities, we have many rewarding volunteer options available to you with the projects listed below-- especially if you are a law student or paralegal.

Contact:
415-782-9000 x8759
probono@sfbar.org

• Legal Advice and Referral Clinic(LARC)
  Volunteer at a free monthly walk-in clinic where experienced attorneys give advice to low-incomeclients and/or make appropriate referrals to community agencies or organizations. Volunteers are needed to conduct intake interviews with clients,as well as interpretwith clients and their attorney as necessary
  • At least1 Saturday morning commitment
  • Brief training provided
• Interpreter Project
  Help non-English speaking clients receive the legal assistance they need by serving as a volunteer interpreter between that client and the volunteer attorney or social worker. Languages preferred: Spanish and Chinese (Mandarin/Cantonese), all others also welcome.
• • Usually weekday hours; time commitment varies per case
  • Volunteers watch a short training video and sign a confidentiaity agreement.