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Other opportunities at the clinic

Volunteers and Placements

Volunteers are always welcome at our clinic. At the present time we are accepting volunteers who are:

  •  Students seeking co-op placements (high school, college, university)

  •  Willing to provide special skills (like photography at clinic events, software
     and computer training)

  •  Interested in work on a "community law school" project

  •  Able to assist with special projects

Email us about your interest in volunteering.  Please fill out and mail in (or fax) our Volunteer Application Form and provide us with a copy of your resume or a letter expressing your interest, or try our online application form.

 

You can also apply via the VIQ website (Volunteer & Information Quinte).  Volunteers must be screened and approved before being accepted.

 

We will provide training specific to the projects being assigned, and orientation to the Clinic's services, mandate & philosophy.

 

We currently have a Volunteer Task Force made up of clinic staff and Board members to explore developing a larger volunteer program. We are seeking Trillium funding to expand our volunteer program and hire a volunteer program developer. 

 

Internship Program for Volunteer Law Students 

 

Interns will work side by side with clinic staff in an effort to provide, protect and enhance access to justice. Clinic law student interns will be exposed to various areas of poverty law and gain experience through:

  •  Interviewing clients seeking advice or assistance

  •  Undertaking direct assistance and responsibilities to clients

  •  Drafting tribunal documents

  •  Counselling and advising clients

  •  Researching case specific legal issues

  •  Tribunal/Board appearances

Specific projects to be announced.

 

Other Placement Opportunities

 

From time to time we are able to secure special government grants to provide people who are currently unemployed with experience and enrichment activities in addition to a stipend or minimum wage salary. At the present time we are accepting applications from people who fit the qualifications for the following federal government programs:

  •  Skills Link (youth & young adult)

  •  Job Creation Partnership (must be eligible for Employment Insurance)

  •  Summer Career Partnership (students returning to school in the fall)

Please send a letter explaining your interest and a resume outlining your qualifications via email, fax or mail.