Volunteer Opportunities

Disability Law

Open

Special Education Programs

Disability Law

Represent students by advocating for their educational needs in accordance with state and federal law, assisting families with MDE complaints, and defending students’ rights in expulsion hearings.

Experience Level:
Attorneys preferably with experience in Special Education law, Attorneys with background in education policy or advocacy
Time Commitment:
10-20 hours
Need:
Significant

Housing Law

Open

Fair Housing Tester

Housing Law

Volunteer with the Housing Discrimination Law Project to act as a prospective tenant, document rental practices and help prove instances of housing discrimination. Volunteers must be objective, reliable and able to complete a written report.

Volunteers must be over 18 and have at least one year of rental experience.

Experience Level:
No experience necessary
Time Commitment:
1-3 hours per test. (Test frequency based on volunteer availability and HDLP need.)
Need:
Significant

Immigration Law

Open

Naturalization Screening Clinic

Immigration Law

Help aspiring citizens achieve their dreams of U.S. citizenship and contribute to building a more inclusive and diverse community.

  • Screen applicants for U.S. citizenship eligibility.
  • Engage one-on-one with attendees, navigating necessary forms, reviewing red flags, copying documents and gathering essential information.
Experience Level:
No experience necessary
Time Commitment:
10-15 hours
Need:
Moderate

Senior Law

Open

Senior Wills Clinic

Senior Law

Honor life legacies by assisting seniors in creating essential legal documents.

  • Draft wills, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives and/or Transfer on Death Deeds.
  • Meet with clients at the clinic to review and sign documents.
Experience Level:
Attorney
Time Commitment:
6 hours
Need:
Routine

Tax Law

Open

Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Tax Law

Advocate for low-income taxpayer rights. Provide guidance in tax disputes, debts, audits and other tax-related matters and proceedings.

Experience Level:
Tax attorneys, family law attorneys, tax professionals, legal advocates, paralegals, law students, educators, enrolled agents, financial advisors, finance and accounting students
Time Commitment:
5-10 hours
Need:
Significant

Additional Opportunities

Looking to volunteer a different way? Check back for new opportunities or send an inquiry to probono@mylegalaid.org.