At the Legal Hand Call-In Center serving East Harlem Counties trained community volunteers, who are not lawyers, provide free information, assistance and referrals to help low-income members of the community resolve issues that affect their lives and prevent problems from turning into legal actions. Services are provided to those who contact the Legal Hand Call-in Center, referred to as “Visitors,” virtually by phone, text, email, or chat, and we can also meet with Visitors by video. All are welcome and there are no eligibility requirements. All are assisted regardless of income, immigration status, and residence. No appointments are required and we are open, in addition to weekday hours, on evenings and weekends.
Volunteers play an important role in Legal Hand's mission to increase access to justice in low-income communities by directing people to effective resources and ensuring they know their rights in a given situation. Volunteers provide legal information, assistance, and referrals through Legal Hand’s online comprehensive database of legal information and community resources, called the Legal Hand Helper. Volunteers do not provide legal advice. Volunteers are provided with training and supervision and learn valuable legal information and advocacy skills. Legal Hand Volunteers come from all backgrounds and walks of life— from college students to retirees, and no experience in legal work is necessary. Volunteers are provided with a laptop and headset for the time they volunteer.
Legal Hand Call-In Center Volunteers:
Volunteers must be 18 or older and:
At the Legal Hand Call-In Center serving East Harlem Counties trained community volunteers, who are not lawyers, provide free information, assistance and referrals to help low-income members of the community resolve issues that affect…
The Legal Hand Call-In Center serving East Harlem Counties will be holding a Volunteer information session - please attend an info session to learn more about becoming a Volunteer:
January 4, 2024, RSVP HERE: https://VolunteerInfoSessionEastHarlem.eventbrite.com
RSVPs are required.
For more information, or with any questions, please contact theThe Legal Hand Call-In Center serving East Harlem Counties at eastharlem@legalhand.org.
The Legal Hand Call-In Center serving East Harlem Counties will be holding a Volunteer information session - please attend an info session to learn more about becoming a…