VOLUNTEER WITH LIFT: HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACCESS JUSTICE

LIFT invites volunteers of all ages and disciplines to participate in its mission to promote access to justice for children and families. We are deeply grateful to our current and past volunteers for contributing to the success and sustainability of our programs.

Who are LIFT’s volunteers? LIFT’s volunteers have a wide range of educational, professional, and personal experiences, but they share a common vision: to improve the experiences of New Yorkers involved in the complex court system. LIFT’s current and past roster of volunteers and interns includes retired professionals, paralegals, law students and recent law school graduates, undergraduate college students, high school students, and lawyers.

Please consider donating your time, enthusiasm, and expertise to LIFT in one or many of the following ways:

>> Graphic Design: help us communicate LIFT’s helpful services to vulnerable families across New York City, as well as colleagues at partner organizations and potential donors, through the design of various printed materials. This is an ideal opportunity for an individual seeking to develop his/her portfolio while making a positive impact on the community.

Responsibilities may include:

• Create graphics and design layout for: 1) outreach materials advertising LIFT’s services and strategic plan; and 2) intake forms and welcome materials for program participants

Qualifications include:

• Demonstrated experience and skill in graphic design (experience with nonprofit communications a plus)
• Creativity and a unique artistic eye
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Proficiency in Adobe CS3 programs, including Photoshop and InDesign, and Microsoft software

Hours: Scheduling is flexible and depends on each individual design project. Projects may be completed remotely or on-site in LIFT’s central offices in lower Manhattan.

Application instructions: Please email a cover letter, your resume, and samples of your work to Liv Johanson, Communications & Development Coordinator, at ljohanson@liftonline.org. Please write "Graphic Design Volunteer" in the subject line of your email. We apologize that we are unable to respond to applications unless a candidate is being considered for an interview. No phone calls please.

>> Document Translation: Help LIFT translate its Legal Resource Guides into multiple languages. Currently we are seeking translators for the following languages:

• Arabic, Chinese, Haitian-Creole, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Tagalog, Urdu, and Yiddish

Where: Flexible
Hours: Flexible
Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour per week

>> Conduct Intake and Support at the Family Legal Center: Help create a warm and welcoming environment by greeting, supporting, sharing toys, and conducting intake with moms, dads, grandparents, and children at our Family Legal Center.

Where: LIFT’s Central Office, 350 Broadway, Suite 400
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour per week

>> Become a Parent Coach: Serve as a role model for Family Legal Center participants by offering tips on parenting and budgeting skills, and daily living. 

Where: LIFT’s Central Office, 350 Broadway, Suite 400
Hours of Operation: Flexible
Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour per week, scheduled with participant

>> Answer Questions on LIFT’s Family Law Information Telephone and Email Hotlines: Get trained in one particular area of family law to develop an expertise and be able to answer questions on that topic.

Where: LIFT’s Central Office, 350 Broadway, Suite 400, or answer Email Hotline questions from your home or office.
Hours of Operation: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Minimum Time Commitment: 2 hours per week

>> Help Families Navigate the NYC Family Courts: Work side-by-side with LIFT Family Court staff to answer questions and address concerns regarding Family Court procedure and family law matters. Hand out Legal Resource Guides.

Where: Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan or Queens Family Courthouses
Hours of Operation: 8:00am – 5:00pm
Minimum Time Commitment: 6 hours per month

 

Extensive training is provided to all LIFT volunteers

For more information or to apply for a position, please send a resume and letter of interest to volunteer@LIFTonline.org.