Organization Description:
Advocate Legal Senior Center is a non-profit organization founded in 1982. Situated in the heart of Third Ward, Houston, Texas. We are a legal service provider for low-income Seniors and caregivers. Known for its advocacy skills in aiding minority Seniors in accessing government entitlements, it has been a mainstay of the community for over 25 years.
To volunteer, contact:
Location:
3612 Ennis St.
Houston, 77004
Location Map:
Needed
Phone Number:
Website:
Area(s) of Law:
Benefits
Business
Civil Rights
Consumer
Elder
Estates & Probate
Family
Guardianship
Health
Housing
Labor & Employment
Tax
Veterans
Special Populations Served:
People with disabilities
Seniors
Veterans
Opportunities to represent clients in court, administrative hearings, or other venues:
Yes
Non-litigation opportunites:
Advocacy
Communications
Community outreach and education
Consulting
Intake and screening
Mentorship
Pro se assistance
Remote access
Research
Special Education Admission
Review
and Dismissal (ARD)
Transactional
Wills/Estate planning
Opportunities for:
Lawyer
Law student
Interpreter/translator
Other
Opportunities well-suited for a group to work on together (for example: several lawyers from one firm or legal department):
Yes
Training provided for volunteers:
Orientation
Continuing Legal Education (CLE)
Substantive Training
Mentorship or supervision provided for volunteers:
Staff attorney mentor
Staff monitors progress of case
Mentor upon request
Malpractice coverage provided for volunteers:
Yes
Translation/interpretation provided for volunteers:
Yes