Volunteers
The Wyndham Legal Service Inc. relies heavily on volunteers to provide service provision to the local community. Our service usually has around 50 volunteers working with us, from the Committee of Management to Pro Bono Solicitors to regular Administrative and Legal Support.
Volunteer Enquiries
We are currently not accepting any new volunteer applications.
Prospective volunteers need to complete a Volunteer application form and return it to the Wyndham Legal Service via email, mail, fax, or in person.
If you have any questions about your application please contact the Legal Support Coordinator
Volunteer Application Process
Once we receive the completed volunteer application form, we check the person’s expression of interest in which area they would like to work in, eg, Admin, Legal, Publications/Publicity, Research, Community Legal Education or Youth issues.
The Wyndham Legal Service is particularly interested in appointing people from the Service’s catchment area. Prospective volunteers will be notified by phone or mail of upcoming induction dates.
Induction tours occur on a Saturday several times each year.
If you are interested in helping us through volunteering, please print and return our Volunteer Application form to The Legal Support Coordinator - Suite 10, 2-14 Station Place, Werribee, 3030
(click here)
Frequently asked questions
I am not studying Law, can I volunteer?
Yes. If you have a desire to study law in the future, we encourage you to apply. If you’ve been a stay at home parent and need to refresh your skills, we encourage you to apply. If you have retired and want to still be involved in the community, we encourage you to apply. If you have an interest in social justice, we encourage you to apply.
I am in secondary school and need to do work experience, can I apply to volunteer?
Unfortunately, we do not take on secondary school students due to contractual issues. We do encourage students who have completed year 12 to apply, even if they are not studying law and yet have a desire to do so in the future.
Do I need to become a member?
Yes. All volunteers must become a member. Memberships are renewed on a yearly basis. Members are eligible to become involved in the governance of the organisation by becoming Committee of Management members. Becoming a member gives you voting rights and supports the organisation.
Is there a cost to become a member?
No membership is free. As Wyndham Legal Service Inc. is a not for profit organisation you can make a donation when you are become and renew your membership. All donations above $2 are tax deductible.
When can I start volunteering?
Wyndham Legal Service Inc. runs regular volunteer induction sessions throughout the year. As such, all applications received by the organisation are stored on file until the next induction session. Induction sessions occur on a Saturday and run for about four hours. Once you have attended an induction session you can start volunteering that week.
