At the Voluntary Legal Services Program of Northern California, we are often asked by prospective volunteers and donors what our areas of greatest need are. The following list summarizes the greatest needs of our program at this time (besides new funding, of course):

Volunteers: We are always in need of volunteer attorneys, especially those with some experience in those areas of civil law most in demand by our low income clients. Volunteers are needed for our clinics, to take on a case for direct representation, and to act as mentors to the many newer attorneys who seek to volunteer with our organization each year.

Advisory Committee Members: VLSP has an Advisory Committee comprised of local attorneys who help govern the program. Members help with policy-making, publicity tasks, fundraising and the like. Joining the Advisory Committee is a terrific way to meet some generous and civic-minded lawyers.

Phonathon Callers: Every fall, VLSP holds its primary fundraiser, a one day phonathon where volunteers solicit donations from members of the Sacramento area legal community and other generous community members. We are always in need of volunteers who will make these calls at our Phonathon. People are naturally reticent to do this, but once they participate, they always enjoy the experience.

If you think you can be of assistance with any of our “wishes”, please contact us. We appreciate your support.