Volunteer Opportunities

​The Shopfront's volunteers are mostly law students, or law graduates doing practical legal training (PLT) placements. We also take some volunteers from social work, youth work or welfare-related backgrounds. 

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Volunteers usually need to be available on a weekday for at least one full day per week. We are unable to accommodate volunteers in the evenings or weekends. Volunteers must make a commitment to regular attendance over a sustained period.

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Volunteers assist us with a variety of tasks including answering phone calls, client intake, legal research, court support, drafting and filing court documents, analysing evidence and preparing submissions. 

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Prospective volunteers should email us with details of your availability and why you are interested in volunteering at The Shopfront. Please also attach a brief CV/resume. 

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Please bear with us if we are unable to respond to your application straight away. We often have busy periods when we receive a large number of applications.