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JusticeCorps Fellow

AmeriCorps
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We want to inform you that as of last night, we received a stop work and grant termination order for our AmeriCorps program. In compliance with this directive, we have been instructed to immediately cease all program operations.

For the time being, we are pausing all recruitment and interviews. We recognize the time and interest you have invested in applying to serve with Illinois JusticeCorps, and we sincerely appreciate your commitment to public service.

If circumstances change and we are able to resume program activities in the future, we would be happy to reach out with an update. If you would like an update, please let us know.

Thank you again for your interest in Illinois JusticeCorps. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.

 

What is Illinois JusticeCorps?

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

What is a Fellow?

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
  • Build friendships with other service-minded people

Full-time 1700 hours (35 hrs/wk)

$25,000 Stipend

Locations (by county)

  • Adams
  • Champaign
  • Cook
  • DeKalb
  • Kane
  • Lake
  • McLean
  • Peoria
  • Sangamon
  • Winnebago

Half-time 900 hours (20 hrs/wk)

$12,500 Stipend

Locations (by county)

  • Knox
  • Will
  • Kankakee
  • Madison
  • McHenry

Benefits

  • Paid on the 1st and 15th
  • Education award and student loan deferment
  • Health insurance and childcare available (full-time only)

 

To begin the application process, please visit my.americorps.gov and click on the "apply to serve" section to start your registration.