Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Kankakee County

Become an Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow and Make a Difference! As a JusticeCorps Fellow, you will be placed in a courthouse to empower individuals who cannot afford an attorney to navigate the complexities of the civil justice system. By providing essential support and guidance, you will help ensure that everyone has access to justice. You will also gain invaluable experience by leading a team of volunteers, creating impactful projects, collecting data, observing court proceedings, and building lasting relationships with like-minded individuals. While support and guidance will be available, we are seeking self-motivated individuals who are eager to learn, driven to make a difference, and capable of working independently. The ideal candidate will be resourceful, independent, and driven to succeed; they will proactively seek out opportunities for growth and hold themselves accountable for meeting responsibilities and maintaining high performance, even with minimal supervision. Full-time Fellows receive a $25,000 living allowance, while half-time Fellows receive $12,500. Additionally, all members who successfully complete their term of service are eligible for an educational award of up to $7,395.00 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make a real difference in your community - apply today! *position offers contingent on AmeriCorps grant.

Member Duties : As a valued member of our team, you will: • Empower and Assist: Provide crucial legal information and support to self-represented litigants, both in-person at courthouses and remotely, ensuring they can access the legal aid resources they need. • Guide and Advocate: Accompany and guide individuals without legal representation through the courthouse, simplifying the complex legal process and helping them navigate their legal matters with confidence. • Inform and Connect: Answer general legal inquiries and connect individuals with essential legal aid and other vital services. • Growth and Development: Broaden your horizons through travel to Chicago and other regional locations for training, meetings, and invaluable opportunities to observe and learn from other sites. • Outreach and Awareness: Represent JusticeCorps at events and in the community to raise awareness for access to justice and build partnerships with key stakeholders.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Training , Health Coverage , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service .

Terms :
Uniforms provided and required , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :
Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development .

Skills :
Team Work , General Skills , Law , Conflict Resolution , Communications , Social Services , Leadership .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

Illinois JusticeCorps Fellow - Kankakee County

Program Start/End Date

09/02/2026 - 09/01/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

College graduate

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: 99

Program Locations

ILLINOIS

Accepting Applications

From 04/01/2026 To 05/22/2026

Contact

Mercedes Boykin

20 S Clark St

Chicago IL 60603

13129204692

[email protected]

Listing ID

74962