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Need help with back tax returns?

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Seeking Attorneys for the Access to Justice Room at the Honolulu District Court

The purpose of the intake Hotline is to provide easy access to services at the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii. Primarily, our clients can apply for services through our toll-fee state-wide phone service, which operates during the following times:

 

MONDAY - FRIDAY

9:00am to 11:30am in the morning, and

1:00pm to 3:30pm in the afternoon

 

(OAHU) - Legal Aid does not have Walk-In Intake Service or CEJ (Computer Access) service open to the public after 11:30am Monday-Friday.

 

INTAKE HOTLINE NUMBERS:

 

OAHU (808) 536-4302

1-800-499-4302 on the NEIGHBOR ISLANDS, or

 

DIRECT PHONE (for existing clients)

WINDWARD (808) 239-5707

WAIANAE (808) 696-6322

HILO (808) 934-0678

KONA (808) 329-8331

 

KAUAI (808) 245-7580

LANAI (808) 565-6089

MAUI (808) 242-0724

MOLOKAI (808) 553-3251

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To see if you QUALIFY for Legal Aid services

 

 

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We are currently accepting volunteer applications for students or general volunteers and pro bono attorneys.

 

Volunteers are an integral part of our ability to provide services. The Legal Aid Society is always looking for attorneys, students seeking internships, and individuals interested in law and those just willing to help during their free time.

 

STUDENTS & GENERAL PUBLIC

To volunteer with Legal Aid, please complete an application and send it, along with a copy of your resume, to:

 

Email: volunteer@lashaw.org

 

For General Public:

To download a volunteer application form

 

Please print out and mail it back to us at 924 Bethel Street, Honolulu, HI 96813 with a copy of your resume (if available).

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For Law Students:

Interested in volunteering during the year

 

Interested in Summer Clerkship

 

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VOLUNTEER INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks volunteers to prepare state and federal tax returns for clients. Each year Legal Aid assists thousands of people tackle the sometimes intimidating process of filing their taxes. This tax assistance program helps clients receive the tax credits they deserve and saves clients money because our services are free. Our organization prides itself on helping the elderly needy, and those who have nowhere else to turn.

 

Volunteer requirements: Trainings occur in late December and early January. Trainings are either 2 full days or 3 half days at Legal Aid's Honolulu Office. These trainings are not mandatory, however all volunteers must pass the IRS "Link and Learn" exam before they can prepare a clients' tax returns.

 

We have completed our VITA program for 2013 but will be looking for volunteers for 2014.

For more information

 

 

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FAIR HOUSING VOLUNTEERS

Legal Aid Society of Hawaii seeks volunteers to assist in fighting illegal discrimination in the housing market

The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s Fair Housing Enforcement Program was established to ensure equal access to housing opportunities in Hawai`i. In our efforts to investigate discriminatory housing practices, the Fair Housing Enforcement Program is seeking volunteers to gather data regarding housing throughout the state of Hawaii. Upon successful completion of each assignment, volunteers will receive a stipend plus mileage. Volunteers of all ages, genders, races, religions, sexual orientation, and disabilities are needed statewide.

 

All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, with no felony convictions or convictions involving fraud or perjury. Volunteers cannot be employed in the real estate industry or have an interest or relatives in the real estate industry. In addition, volunteers must complete a 3 hour training session.

 

For more information or to sign up for this volunteer opportunity, please contact:

 

Ian Tapu
Fair Housing Investigator
808-527-8078
iatapu@lashaw.org