Volunteer ideas?

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I’m sorry if this is in the wrong section.

Well for school we have to complete some volunteer hours. I was thinking of just helping elementary school teachers, or at my parish, however I had a friend tell me I should volunteer at something related to my career choice. I want to be a lawyer. What are some good ideas for volunteering if that is my career choice?

Thanks in advance and God bless. 🙂
 
Look up your local “soup kitchen”. They usually are grateful for help, but calling ahead is a good idea.
 
Since you are still in school it is unlikey you could get any experience with regards to Law. Most volunteering options would require some form of qualification or experience. However; have you considered just going and watching court cases; I believe, and correct me if I am wrong - that you can just walk into most courts in Canada (as you can in England) so if you want to see some action; go for it.

Apart from that; there are always requirements for people doing physical work; from helping elderly people shopping; to working in soup kitchens or helping the homeless. There is not much work you can get that isn’t “hand’s on” unless you have some form of qualification; although you could always ask. If you are short for ideas; go and bother your Priest about it; I am sure he will be happy to help; and have information on local charity activities ranging from environmental to religious assistance - failing that; you can always ask at your local town or cities information centres. Failing that; you can always assist in mass.

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If you want to be an attorney, St. Thomas More should be your hero (and you should be living a life as honest as his!)

Volunteer somewhere where you can learn that Truth is more important than wealth or prestige.

Talk to these lawyers; thomasmore.org/default-sb_thomasmore.html

Sancta Maria, Mater Dei, Ora Pro Nobis Peccatoribus!

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You could try local attorneys, ask if they had anything you could do, but as others have said law doesn’t really have a volunteer area. You could try your parish’s prison ministry (how old are you? Gender? Maybe just help at ‘base’ and not actually go out) but other than that I think your best bet is volunteering with homeless; as a lawyer you should look out for the less fortunate (as anyone really).

Maybe a battered women shelter? You may end up defending them someday. An orphanage? Maybe you’ll do adoption law.
 
If the idea is to volunteer in order to help your chances with getting into school, then just make sure you volunteer for something you feel passionately about. It doesn’t necessarily need to be law-related. It’s more important to be committed, enthusiastic, to do more than is required, and not feel like you’re simply punching a time card.
 
If there are teen courts in your area, they will accept volunteers.
 
Alright, thanks everyone. Yes, I know its hard for to find volunteer opportunites for law but thanks for the ideas.
 
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