Volunteering at a Free Legal Advice Clinic

We are currently recruiting Volunteer Advisors for our Remote Free Legal Advice Clinics

“Volunteering with FLAC allows you to make a difference to peoples’ lives. I get to listen to and help people in their times of need with my legal skill set." - FLAC Volunteer Legal Advisor Roisin Fitzpatrick

 

What does a Volunteer Advisor do?

• Our volunteers Diyu and Mairead volunteers explain what a volunteer Advisor does in these short videos

     

What skills and qualification do I need to volunteer in a FLAC clinic?

Volunteer Advisors are solicitors or barristers who are fully qualified to practise law in Ireland. They provide basic legal information, advice and referral to the service users.

The qualities you need are

• Motivation to become a volunteer
• Ability to remain non-judgemental
• Ability to be respectful and constructive at all times
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to accept guidance and support from FLAC staff 

What is the time commitment?

• Two hours once a month on a day of your choice.

How do I become a volunteer

• Fill out our short expression of interest in volunteering form here.
• We will
  • Send you our Volunteer Application Form to fill in
  • Review your application
  • Invite you to attend our Online Volunteer Induction

How does remote volunteering work?

• You will receive the name, telephone number and a synopsis of the legal query for four service users.
• In a private room that is free from disruption for the two-hour period of the clinic, you will call the service user on our Phone App. You will
  • provide advice on the legal issue
  • set out what options are open to the service user
  • direct them to where they may obtain further assistance
  • refer them to other relevant support services

What Support do Volunteers Advisor receive?

• Induction
• Free CPD Training
• Professional Indemnity Insurance
• Access to our Volunteer Assistance programme

Do you have volunteer vacancies for people who are not qualified to practice law?

• Unfortunately we do not have any volunteer opportunities for people who are not qualified to practice law