The AmeriCorps program at Legal Aid helps provide legal services to
Hawaii's low income and disadvantaged individuals and families.
Hawaii's low income and disadvantaged individuals and families.
Legal Aid AmeriCorps applications are now open!
AmeriCorps Service Opportunity
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s AmeriCorps Project Kaulike
“Building a Just Society”
Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s AmeriCorps Project Kaulike
“Building a Just Society”
Legal Aid’s AmeriCorps Project Kaulike is recruiting applicants for AmeriCorps Member positions for the 2018-2019 program (September 1, 2018 – August 31, 2019). Quarter-time positions are available in Kona and Kauai.
What is Legal Aid’s AmeriCorps Project Kaulike?
Project Kaulike is a key component of The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s efforts to provide legal services to Hawaii’s low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families. Project Kaulike members are non-attorney advocates. Quarter-time Members unrepresented individuals at self-help centers in local courthouses, recruit pro bono volunteer attorneys and complete projects at the local legal aid office.
We are looking for individuals who have good people skills, an interest in helping others, good computer skills, an interest in the law, and who excel working as part of a team. Experience working with disadvantaged individuals and/or legal experience is helpful but not required. Training is provided. Quarter-time positions are uniquely suited for students considering a career in law and for retired professionals. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply.
Project Kaulike members commit to serving for a period of one year and to completing at least a specific number of hours to be eligible for full AmeriCorps Member benefits (450 quarter-time).
Members must be available to start September 4th and to attend an in-person pre-service orientation prior to September 1st.
Benefits of Service
Quarter-time members received a living stipend of up to $4,545 per year and a $1612.43 education award. Qualified student loans may be put into forbearance during the term of service and all or a portion of the interest that accrues during the term of service may be paid. See www.nationalservice.gov for more information on AmeriCorps benefits.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. Please specify interest in quarter-time position and geographic location of preference. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Question may be directed to Angela Lovitt at angela.lovitt@legalaidhawaii.org. For more information on the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, please visit our website at www.legalaidhawaii.org.
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a nationwide community service program that fosters the spirit of community development and volunteerism across the country. Members commit to at organizations across the country. Member must pass an FBI background, state criminal history, and sex-offender check and be otherwise eligible to serve under the rules of the AmeriCorps program. For more general information on the national AmeriCorps volunteer program visit www.nationalservice.gov.
Note: This is an AmeriCorps program and applicants’ would not be employees of Legal Aid but participants of the AmeriCorps program. Applicants must complete FBI, sex offender, and state criminal background check. For more information regarding AmeriCorps program requirements and benefits, please visit www.nationalservice.gov.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
What is Legal Aid’s AmeriCorps Project Kaulike?
Project Kaulike is a key component of The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii’s efforts to provide legal services to Hawaii’s low-income and disadvantaged individuals and families. Project Kaulike members are non-attorney advocates. Quarter-time Members unrepresented individuals at self-help centers in local courthouses, recruit pro bono volunteer attorneys and complete projects at the local legal aid office.
We are looking for individuals who have good people skills, an interest in helping others, good computer skills, an interest in the law, and who excel working as part of a team. Experience working with disadvantaged individuals and/or legal experience is helpful but not required. Training is provided. Quarter-time positions are uniquely suited for students considering a career in law and for retired professionals. All qualified individuals are welcome to apply.
Project Kaulike members commit to serving for a period of one year and to completing at least a specific number of hours to be eligible for full AmeriCorps Member benefits (450 quarter-time).
Members must be available to start September 4th and to attend an in-person pre-service orientation prior to September 1st.
Benefits of Service
Quarter-time members received a living stipend of up to $4,545 per year and a $1612.43 education award. Qualified student loans may be put into forbearance during the term of service and all or a portion of the interest that accrues during the term of service may be paid. See www.nationalservice.gov for more information on AmeriCorps benefits.
To Apply:
Send resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to jobs@legalaidhawaii.org. Please specify interest in quarter-time position and geographic location of preference. Applications will be accepted until positions are filled. Question may be directed to Angela Lovitt at angela.lovitt@legalaidhawaii.org. For more information on the Legal Aid Society of Hawaii, please visit our website at www.legalaidhawaii.org.
What is AmeriCorps?
AmeriCorps is a nationwide community service program that fosters the spirit of community development and volunteerism across the country. Members commit to at organizations across the country. Member must pass an FBI background, state criminal history, and sex-offender check and be otherwise eligible to serve under the rules of the AmeriCorps program. For more general information on the national AmeriCorps volunteer program visit www.nationalservice.gov.
Note: This is an AmeriCorps program and applicants’ would not be employees of Legal Aid but participants of the AmeriCorps program. Applicants must complete FBI, sex offender, and state criminal background check. For more information regarding AmeriCorps program requirements and benefits, please visit www.nationalservice.gov.
The Legal Aid Society of Hawaii is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, political affiliation, or religion.
