Volunteer
Please note: FLS will not be taking applications for new paralegal volunteers for the next 6 to 12 months due to an extensive waiting list. Should you wish to be kept on file for future induction, please contact Julie Fletcher, Volunteer Coordinator on the email address listed below. Thank you to all of those who have contacted us recently. Other Community Legal Services may need volunteers. To see a list of CLCs go to the Federation of Community Legal Services site:
http://www.communitylaw.org.au/
Overview
Fitzroy Legal Service is able to harness the social capital of approximately 200 volunteers to deliver a range of services during the day and night We offer legal advice service five nights a week and are the only legal service able to offer this level of service. We also have volunteers who contribute to the whole organisation during the day through administration, legal research and policy work. Without this contribution of many unpaid hours, Fitzroy Legal Service would be reduced to half of our capacity. The ramifications of this to the local community would be enormous.
| Service Area | Skills/Qualifications | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Night Service | Barristers Solicitors Paralegals Law students (or related disciplines) | Mon - Fri (evenings) Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly |
| Casework | Law Students | Mon - Fri (daytime) Weekly, Fortnightly, Monthly |
| Community Development Projects / Law Reform Campaigns | Law Students Students from Social Work and related fields | Mon - Fri (daytime) |
| Administrative / Clerical | Please note: these positions are not always available: Law Students Social Work Students Paralegals Administration staff | Mon - Fri (daytime) |
Apply (Kindly note volunteers should also apply for membership to the organisation)
Download the membership form:
Please return the form via:
Fax: 03 9416 1124, or
Mail: PO Box 297, Fitzroy VIC 3065
Contact Volunteer Coordinator
Please contact Julie Fletcher for more information.
jfletcher@fitzroy-legal.org.au



