CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Adopt-a-Beach-October 4
Join the YLS Environmental Law Committee, in association with the Alliance for the Great Lakes, and participate in an Adopt-a-Beach clean-up event on October 4, 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive. Volunteers will work in groups of three to collect, sort, and classify the items found on the beach using Adopt-a-Beach worksheets. Volunteers will also remove litter and

CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Adopt-a-Beach-October 4
Join the YLS Environmental Law Committee, in association with the Alliance for the Great Lakes, and participate in an Adopt-a-Beach clean-up event on October 4, 6:00-7:00 p.m., at Oak Street Beach, 1000 N. Lake Shore Drive. Volunteers will work in groups of three to collect, sort, and classify the items found on the beach using Adopt-a-Beach worksheets. Volunteers will also remove litter and complete a beach health assessment form. Supplies for the clean-up will be provided. Wear closed-toed shoes and bring water. To volunteer, email Joey Barnett.

CBA Volunteer Opportunities

CBF Pro Bono Support Program

Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

CBA News and Announcements

Support Lifting to Lend-A-Hand
On Saturday, July 28, 2012, Dan Cotter, Incoming CBA Second Vice President, will participate in an amateur power lifting competition to raise money for Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth and its mentoring programs. This summer marks the tenth year of Lifting to Lend-A-Hand. Donations can

Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Alliance for Women - Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project - June 22
The Alliance for Women is gathering volunteers for the Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Day on June 22. Volunteers will be pre-assigned to assist community service agencies in activities such

Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Alliance for Women - Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Project - June 22
The Alliance for Women is gathering volunteers for the Women Everywhere: Partners in Service Day on June 22. Volunteers will be pre-assigned to assist community service agencies in activities such as gardening, painting, building, cleaning, and legal education projects. Half and full day opportunities. Visit www.wechicago.org for details and a sign up form.

Volunteer for the City of Chicago Department of Law

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Did you know that you can volunteer for the the City of Chicago Department of Law?  The way to apply is to find the Law Department’s page on the City’s website, www.cityofchicago.org.  It’s under Chicago Government (in the amber bar).  Then find Department Directory, and scroll down to Law.  This page will take you to careers, and then the Department of Law Volunteer Program.  This offers you a step-by-step guide on how to volunteer, which you should follow to the letter. When you apply, specify which Law Department divisions interest you.

Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

YLS Spring Fling Event - May 10
Join the Young Lawyers Section at its annual “Spring Fling” volunteer event at a domestic violence shelter on Thursday, May 10, 2012 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Volunteers will assist children in creating Mother’s Day gifts and serving pizza and pop to the children and their mothers. The shelter is located

Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

Spark Mentorship Program Volunteers Needed
Spark is an award-winning national nonprofit that provides "dream job" opportunities to middle school students and a relevant context for learning through hands-on, individualized apprenticeships. In the coming weeks, Spark will be looking for volunteer lawyers to invite students into their offices once a

NIJC Volunteer Opportunity for Spanish-Speaking Law Students and Recent Grads

Heartland Alliance’s National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC) needs your help to secure protection for immigrant survivors of domestic violence via a U Visa Workshop Saturday, March 31, 2012!

The U Visa provides protection against deportation and access to immigration benefits for victims of certain crimes – including domestic violence – if they demonstrate cooperation with law enforcement and meet other legal requirements. NIJC seeks to serve immigrant survivors of domestic violence by conducting a two-day U visa preparation workshop in partnership with area law students and recent law graduates. Under attorney supervision, volunteers will work with clients to prepare U visa applications.

Volunteers must:
• Be fluent in Spanish
• Commit to the Saturday workshop plus one follow-up visit to NIJC’s office
• Understand they may work with clients who have experienced trauma

No previous experience required.

Upcoming CBA Volunteer Opportunities

29th Annual Mock Trial Competition Volunteer Meeting on January 20
The YLS is again participating in the Circuit Court of Cook County's Mock Trial Competition for high school students. The competition uses a hands-on approach to instruct students on the legal system and the courts through the preparation and presentation of a fictitious court case. Lawyers are needed to act as team coaches. Get details and sign up information at www.chicagobar.org/yls.<!--more-->

YLS e-Mentoring Program
The YLS is teaming up with Chicago Public Schools’ Richards Career Academy to host its annual e-mentoring program. The program serves approximately 40 high school students enrolled in Law & Public Safety. Over a 14-week period, lawyer volunteers commit to participating in a February 8 kick-off lunch at the CBA, a weekly email exchange, a mid-term visit to Richards Career Academy, and a May 15 closing lunch at the CBA. Topics of the e-mail exchanges include substantive legal topics in their curriculum, college/law school prep, job interviewing, and the practice of law. For more information or to volunteer, email YLS Project Coordinators Helena Levitz or Gabby Sapia.

CBF Pro Bono Support Program
Pro bono programs in and around Chicago have a variety of opportunities for you to help, and the CBF is available to help you find a pro bono opportunity that fits your skills, interests and availability. The

CBF Pro Bono Opportunities Guide is designed to help you find a pro bono program that fits your needs. For a hard copy of the Guide or for more information on pro bono opportunities, contact CBF Pro Bono Director Kelly Tautges at ktautges@chicagobar.org or visit www.chicagobarfoundation.org.

Upcoming CLE and Volunteer Opportunities at the CBA

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CLEAdvantage - CBA Member Discount CLE Plan: Members can attend most CLE seminars for only $125 per plan year. Seminars are also webcast at www.chicagobar.org and the West LegalEdcenter (see costs online).

Ethics Jeopardy (1 PR Credit)
January 10/12:00-1:00 p.m./$30 Member/$60 Nonmember/$25 Gov't Member

Local Volunteer Opportunities

Are you looking for ways to become involved with the local community? Have you checked out Idealist's listings?  Opportunities span the gamut on topic areas and commitments from a few hours, weekly commitments, and even discrete projects.  Here's a sampling of what came across as new opportunities posted just since yesterday in Chicago!  Don't forget that community volunteerism is just another way to network and meet people while making a difference.

Learnapalooza - Day of Volunteers

Posted by: Learnapalooza

Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States