The Summit County Juvenile Court is seeking a few law students to volunteer at the court on Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm beginning as soon as possible. The opportunity would allow students to work closely with attorneys who are assessing the Juvenile Court’s jurisdiction over custody requests, and to assist in completing pro se pleadings and other forms. Volunteers will earn pro bono hours toward your graduation requirement. Interested students should send a resume to Director Benedict O’Brien: ab139@uakron.edu ASAP. Thank you.
Category: Pro Bono / Community Service
Upcoming Community Service of Limited Means opportunity
Join Professor Joann Sahl at a winter coat giveaway at Mason Community Learning Center on November 1, 2014, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Coats will be distributed to low-income Akron families. Mason Community Center is located at 700 East Exchange Avenue, Akron, OH 44306, http://old.akronschools.com/schools/home/index.dot?schId=10673. If you are interested, please e-mail Professor Joann Sahl, jsahl1@uakron.edu.
Copley High School seeks volunteer judges – earn general community service hours
The Copley High School Speech and Debate team is looking for volunteer judges. Our schedule for the year is posted in this email. If anyone is interested in judging, please contact head coach Shannon Rote at Shannon.Rote@Copley-Fairlawn.org
Judges will listen to students debate on Saturdays. The tournaments start around 8:30 and last until about noon. Individuals will need to bring something to keep track of time in the rounds, paper or legal pad to flow the debate, and something to write with. No experience is needed, we will train you before you judge your first round.
Volunteer coaches needed for Adaptive Basketball Program
Volunteers needed for an adaptive basketball program for adults with developmental delays. The group meets Sunday afternoons, 12:30-1:30, usually at Orange High School but sometimes at one of the local colleges. Professor Huhn seeks volunteer coaches – that would be great! Anyone interested in volunteering should email Director Benedict O’Brien for more details: ab139@uakron.edu for more details. Earn community service hours!
Pro Bono of Limited Means Opportunity!
PRO BONO LIMITED MEANS: The Summit County Legal Defender Office is searching for volunteers in their juvenile division. Volunteers are needed Monday-Friday from 6:30am until 8:30am. Volunteers may have the option to stay passed 8:30am to observe detention hearings at the Juvenile Court. Volunteers will have the opportunity to be trained in JDAI, The Juvenile Detention Alternative Initiative that is currently being implemented throughout several Ohio counties, including Summit County, before becoming a national movement. This opportunity will allow students interested in Criminal Law, Family Law, or Juvenile Law a valuable resume experience, as JDAI will become a National Movement near current law students graduation dates. This opportunity is open to ALL law students, 1L, 2L, 3L, 4L of any concentration or interest. Volunteers may choose their days to volunteer, as many or as little that fit into their schedules. Law students interested in this volunteer opportunity may contact Jessica Replogle, the JDAI Student Coordinator for the Summit County Legal Defender via email at jfr10@zips.uakron.edu.