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Civil Rights Tester in Eastern Michigan

Hybrid, Volunteer must be in or near Flint, MI
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    Flexible
    Commitment Details:
    An annual commitment, typically
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Civic Engagement, Disability, Education, Housing & Homelessness, Legal Assistance
    Benefits:
    Stipend Provided, Training Provided
    Good For:
    Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check
    Age Requirement:
    18+
    Other Requirements:
    Basic computer skills, writing a report

    Description

    Volunteer with flexible hours to ensure equal housing opportunities for all people. You can help by posing as a potential tenant shopping for an apartment. You will follow a script and turn in a report about your visit. Potential testers must be over the age of 18, pass a background check, availability during the week, and have some computer skills. We are looking for all ages, races, any disability, etc. . Although this is a volunteer position, we do pay a stipend for each assignment and free training to get started. Testing takes place in the following counties: Arenac, Bay, Clare, Genesee, Gladwin, Gratiot, Huron, Isabella, Lapeer, Midland, Saginaw, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscola. For more information fill out an interest form by click on the link below https://docs.google.com/forms/d/187DBR1PZS2InT0JHkhwcmeyrnTF_ZwqFVz4flSONRu0/viewform?ts=63e4ff39&edit_requested=true

    Location

    Hybrid
    Volunteer must be in or near Flint, MI
    Associated Location

    Legal Services of Eastern Michigan

    436 S Saginaw St, Flint, MI 48502, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    If you would like to know more about the position click on the link below to express an interest. We will go over all the details of the position with you and if it is a good fit we will schedule a free training class.(you do not need legal experience, any past occupations will work) Just the ability to be able to do a mystery shop to an apartment complex, looking for an apartment. Acting skills a plus, but not necessary.

    https://docs.google.com/forms/d/187DBR1PZS2InT0JHkhwcmeyrnTF_ZwqFVz4flSONRu0/viewform?ts=63e4ff39&edit_requested=true

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