Justice for Montanans

Overview

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The Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps program provides an opportunity to help others while gaining experience in the legal realm and to build connections with other professionals across the state. AmeriCorps members in our program serve with eight different organizations. 24 AmeriCorps members in the Justice for Montanans Program serve with different partner organizations to provide legal assistance to low-income Montanans. Partner sites include Montana Legal Services Association, the Supreme Court Help Program - Self Help Law Center, the Office of Child and Family Ombudsman, Office of the State Public Defender, Montana Innocence Project, and the Legal Services Developer Program, Aging Services. Our website is up to date with the current list of available placements in our program : https : / / www.mtlsa.org / americorps-state-justice / positions / It is understood that these 24 Justice for Montanans AmeriCorps positions are contingent upon receipt of continued funding from the Corporation for National and Community Service for the 2025-26 program year.

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Member Duties

AmeriCorps members perform a variety of duties including working with clients, providing legal information and referrals, helping attorneys with case management, developing outreach materials and presentations, recruiting and coordinating volunteers, helping survivors of domestic violence access services, and much more. Legal experience is not necessary and all members will be trained in various skills and topics. AmeriCorps members will receive a living allowance, health insurance, and an education award at the end of the term. Positions are based out of Helena, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, or Billings. For detailed descriptions of all positions available, please see our website : justiceformontanans.org.

Program Benefits

• Childcare assistance if eligible
• Relocation Allowance
• Health Coverage
• Living Allowance
• Education award upon successful completion of service
• Training

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours, Permits working at another job during off hours, Car recommended.

Service Areas

Skills

Details

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