Volunteer Opportunities
Protection and Advocacy for Voting Access (PAVA)
Disability Rights- Assess voting precincts across the state of Minnesota for accessibility.
- Identify barriers to voter accessibility by conducting short interviews with election officials and assessing building features.
- Experience Level:
- No experience necessary
- Time Commitment:
- 2-3 hours
- Need:
- Every two years
Fair Housing Tester
HousingVolunteer 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.
- Experience Level:
- No experience necessary
- Time Commitment:
- 1-3 hours per test. (Test frequency based on volunteer availability and HDLP need.)
- Need:
- Significant
Low Income Taxpayer Clinic
Tax LawAdvocate 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
Special Education Program: Due Process Hearing
Disability RightsRepresent students in due process hearings, ensuring their rights under IDEA and other laws are upheld.
- Experience Level:
- Attorneys in Special Education law or with experience in education-related hearings
- Time Commitment:
- Up to 40 hours
- Need:
- Routine
Special Education Program: Expulsion Hearing
Disability RightsRepresent students in expulsion hearings, present evidence and advocate for their rights.
- Experience Level:
- Attorney, preferably with experience or interest in Special Education law
- Time Commitment:
- 10-20 hours
- Need:
- Moderate
Special Education Program: Student Advocacy
Disability RightsReceive training to advocate on behalf of students with a school district, ensuring their educational needs are met in accordance with state and federal law.
- Experience Level:
- Non-attorneys with strong communication and negotiation skills, preferably with a knowledge of Special Education
- Time Commitment:
- 5-15 hours
- Need:
- Significant
Special Education Program: MDE Complaint
Disability Rights- Help families navigate the complexities of MDE complaints.
- Read, analyze and respond to these complaints, ensuring each student’s rights are upheld.
- Experience Level:
- Non-attorneys with background in education policy or advocacy
- Time Commitment:
- Up to 10 hours (with mediation additional 15 hours)
- Need:
- Critical
Naturalization and Citizenship
Help aspiring citizens achieve their dreams of U.S. citizenship or help obtain proof of citizenship for a child who has derived status through a parent.
N-400, Application for Naturalization
- Provide full representation of an individual who has already been screened for eligibility for naturalization.
- Meet with client to complete application forms, gather supporting evidence and file application.
- Attend the naturalization interview with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
N-600, Application for Certificate of Citizenship
- Provide full representation of an individual who has derived or acquired citizenship through a U.S. citizen or naturalized parent.
- Meet with client and/or client’s parent to complete application forms, gather supporting evidence and file application.
- Experience Level:
- Attorney, paralegal
- Time Commitment:
- 10-15 hours for N-400; 5 hours for N-600
- Need:
- Moderate
Naturalization Screening Clinic
ImmigrationHelp 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