Justice For Montanans

Justice for Montanans

The Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps program is a great opportunity for individuals to help others while gaining experience in the legal realm and to build connections with other professionals across the state. AmeriCorps members in our program serve with 6 different organizations. 20 AmeriCorps members in the Justice for Montanans Program serve with different partner organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income Montanans.

Partner sites include Montana Legal Services Association, the Supreme Court Help Program - Self Help Law Center, the Office of Child and Family Ombudsman, Office of the State Public Defender, Montana Innocence Project, and the Legal Services Developer Program "Aging Services." Our website is up to date with the current list of available placements in our program: https://www.mtlsa.org/americorps-state-justice/positions/ It is understood that these 20 Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps positions are contingent upon receipt of continued funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the 2024-25 program year. In the past, we have learned about the funding for the 2024-25 service term sometime in the month of May before we start the interview process. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : AmeriCorps members perform a variety of duties including working with clients, providing legal information and referrals, helping attorneys with case management, developing outreach materials and presentations, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, helping survivors of domestic violence access services, and much more. Legal experience is not necessary and all members will be trained in various skills and topics.

AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance, health insurance, and an education award at the end of the term. Positions are based out of Helena, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, or Billings. For detailed descriptions of all positions available, please see our website: justiceformontanans.org.

Program Benefits : Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage , Relocation Allowance , Living Allowance , Training .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Technology , Housing , Veterans , Elder Care , Homelessness , Community Outreach , Tribal , Public Safety .

Skills :

Leadership , Writing/Editing , Team Work , General Skills , Public Speaking , Social Services , Non-Profit Management , Law , Computers/Technology , Conflict Resolution .