Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow Job at Sangamon County, Illinois, Springfield, IL

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  • Sangamon County, Illinois
  • Springfield, IL

Job Description

Department

Circuit Court Administration

Title

Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow

Listed On

9/11/2024

Listed Until

8/14/2025

Illinois JusticeCorps places volunteers in courthouses to help people without lawyers navigate the civil justice system. Illinois JusticeCorps is an AmeriCorps program.

AmeriCorps is the federal agency for national service and volunteerism. AmeriCorps provides opportunities to turn your determination, compassion, and creativity into practical solutions for neighbors and strangers, alike. AmeriCorps service also builds your professional experience and creates pathways to jobs for your future.

Responsibilities

Fellows work with courthouse staff to provide a variety of services to people who can’t afford an attorney, or simply need a better understanding of the court system and its procedures. JusticeCorps volunteers do not give legal advice, instead they empower people with the tools they need to represent themselves. Fellows also: Lead a team of volunteers, create AmeriCorps projects and events, collect data for quarterly reports, watch court, observe judges and attorneys, and build friendships with other service-minded people.

Requirements

Commit to serve 1700 hours by 8/14/25, bachelors degree preferred, desire to serve community

Skills

Customer service, problem-solving, computer literacy, social perceptiveness, active listenting, service orientation

Benefits

$25,000 AmeriCorps stipend, healthcare, childcare stipend, Segal Education Award, $7,300 in financial incentives for completing hour requirements.

To apply please scan the QR code in the or go to my.americorps.gov search “justicecorps” for listing.

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