EJC: Get trained to volunteer at the Employment Justice Center's Workers Rights Intake Clinic. Attend a training this Friday, Feb. 20th at 1PM in L302 (lunch provided), or Monday, Feb. 23rd at 5PM in L302. Following this training, you will be qualified to volunteer any Wednesday night at the EJC Workers Rights Clinic downtown! The clinic advises members of our community on many employment-related legal issues, including wage and hour, overtime, family and medical leave act (FMLA) violations, unemployment compensation, workers' compensation, racial discrimination and sexual harassment, and wrongful termination. As a clinic volunteer, you will use a structured intake questionnaire to interview workers about their workplace problem, and then assist experienced employment attorneys in assisting these clients.
Spring Break Volunteering: On Sat., February 28th, the coordinator of the MLK Library's VITA (Voluntary Income Tax Assistance) Program will train GW students to assist low-income residents of the D.C. area with their federal and state tax returns. After attending this training, you will be qualified to volunteer at the MLK Library (Gallery Place Metro) any evening until tax day AND as part of GW Law School's alternative spring break program, March 9-12th. This is a great chance for one-on-one client contact for a really good cause. The hours you spend in training and volunteering will count towards your pro bono pledge˜get in pledge hours on a flexible basis! To sign up for the Feb. 28th training, email Allison Clements, or stop by the pro bono information table at the information kiosk on Tuesday or Wednesday.
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