We The Action Volunteer,
Good morning, and welcome to our weekly digest of current volunteer legal projects.
We have more than 40 legal projects that need your help:
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Help Answer Legal Questions from Service Workers
National Legal Advocacy Network
Answer questions from service workers - such as restaurant workers, gig workers & others who rely on tips - about unemployment insurance, paid leave, health and safety, discrimination, and more. Virtual opportunity.
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Support the Drafting & Creation of Legislation
Rise Up, Inc
Work with volunteers to do legal research and draft legislation regarding the rights of campus sexual assault survivors, voting rights and ending the probation trap, or the rights for survivors of the troubled teen industry.
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Represent a Detained Immigrant Seeking Release
Al Otro Lado
Work with detained immigrants to help them write legal briefs, gather evidence, and prepare for hearings to request a release from custody.
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Help Homelessness Org With Liability Protections & Advice
Ellis County Homeless Coalition Corp
An organization working to expand access to affordable housing needs assistance in establishing liability protection for their agency and board and other legal advice. Must be licensed in Texas.
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Draft Legislation to Expand Prison Visitation Rules
Alliance for Safe Traffic Stops
Draft legislation that allows official prison visitors the right to visit with inmates in all prisons in VA. Law would be modeled after preexisting PA law. Must be licensed in VA.
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Give Nonprofit Tax and Salary Advice
After Hours Ministry
A nonprofit combatting the cycle of sexual exploitation and trafficking needs help understanding how to structure their salary and tax structures. Must be licensed in California.
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We hope you and your loved ones are healthy and safe.
In solidarity,
The We The Action Team
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