Volunteer

About the role

Maryland Legal Aid (MLA) advocates with and for Marylanders experiencing poverty to achieve equity and social justice through free civil legal services, community collaboration, and systemic change. Since 1911, Maryland Legal Aid has provided high-quality legal aid to vulnerable, low-income people and communities, helping to remedy their civil legal issues and become empowered to overcome challenges, achieve stability and independence, and reach their goals. MLA also identifies and seeks to remedy systemic barriers. MLA’s core work includes eviction and foreclosure prevention, family law, children’s rights, consumer protection, securing public benefits, and access to healthcare. MLA advocates operate primarily through the courts, via individual representation of indigent clients, but also engage in impact litigation, public communication and outreach, and policy advocacy. Through this holistic approach, Maryland Legal Aid serves to amplify the voices of tens of thousands of economically disadvantaged and vulnerable Marylanders each year and seeks to be a leader in the legal services field nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support
• Client intake assistance
• Legal research
• Community outreach
• Other program‑specific assignments

Volunteer roles vary by office and program. Training, supervision, schedules, and time commitments are based on the needs of the assignment and, when possible, the volunteer’s interests, skills, and availability.

Requirements

Interested applicants must apply through Maryland Legal Aid’s online application system and submit the following materials:

• Current resume
• Cover letter describing your relevant skills and interest in volunteering
• References may be requested during the final interview stage