Volunteer Opportunities

Currently, because of budget and staffing limitations, the legal services organizations in Georgia that provide free civil legal help to low-income clients can provide services for only twenty percent (20%) of the people who are eligible - that's one (1) out of every five (5) people who need assistance. ** The other four must seek help from pro bono and "low-bono" programs, go into debt to pay a private attorney, or do without legal help.

Throughout Georgiathere are a number of pro bono and "low bono" programs that help low-income people secure legal help. During the past year, these programs have been working together to build a stronger justice community in Georgia by, among other things, combining resources to provide better support and training for their volunteers and staff.

The organizations have developed the Georgia Online Justice Community, a section of the GeorgiaAdvocates.org web site to connect pro bono attorneys with:

· A Library of Training Materials,

· A Calendar of Training Events,

· Pro Bono News

· Listings of Volunteer Pro Bono Opportunities Sorted by Topic and Geographic Area.

Please click on the "GeorgiaOnline Justice Community" link to the left to sign up to become a member. Then, simply click on "Join This Practice Area" and fill out the form online.Within a couple of days we should be able to approve your application.

If you are already a member of the Georgia Online Justice Community, just click on the link to the left, remember to Log In, and then click on "New Volunteer Opportunities" to find pro bono cases near you.

** In general, to be eligible for free legal help in Georgia, an individual must have to have an income of about $11,000 per year or less. A family of four must have an income of about $23,000 or less.