V O L U N T E E R O P P O R T U N I T I E S
Why is Legal Aid important?
Equal justice for all -- In our society, the legal system is essential for the peaceful and orderly resolution of disputes and to ensure that the rights of persons are not violated. In order to serve its function, the legal system must be accessible to all persons. The fundamental principal of legal aid is to provide access to justice to low-income and elderly persons who cannot afford a private attorney. If only the wealthy and the powerful have access to the legal system, justice is denied.
Who pays for our services?
Senior Law Service receives funding under the Older Americans Act.
How you can help!
Many, many Oregonians -- private individuals, attorneys, and businesses -- generously help to provide legal services to the poor and the elderly by donating money to legal services programs, United Way, and the Campaign for Equal Justice. Our many volunteers, from high school students to retired professionals, give their time and skills to interview and screen applicants for our assistance, to help senior citizens manage their bills, and to lend their special talents and compassion to our offices.
If you would like to help:
- You may make charitable tax-deductible contributions to Lane County Legal Aid and Advocacy Center, a non-profit §503(c) charitable corporations.
- You may contribute to the Lawyers' Campaign for Equal Justice, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. (more information)
- You may support the Domestic Violence Clinic by making a gift to the
University of Oregon Foundation, a private, non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization. (more information)
- You may volunteer to do intake interviews at the Law Center.
- You may volunteer for the bill-payer program at Senior Law Service.
- Attorneys may volunteer for Tuesday night appointments, pro- bono referrals, or Saturday morning appointments at local Senior Center.
Please call us at
(541) 485-1017
for more information
about how you can help provide equal justice.
|
