Local Volunteer Law-Related Opportunities


Use Ginsberg's Connect to Community portal to search for opportunities to engage in the local community. Community partners from across the area share their one-time, group and on-going opportunities, allowing you to search for the best fit for your interests and schedule.   


Please see below for a sampling of service and volunteer law-related opportunities in Washtenaw County and beyond:

Attorneys    
List of law firms based in Ann Arbor/Washtenaw County

Community Service    
Center for Independent Living

Dawn Farms (addiction rehab)

Domestic Violence Project, Inc. SAFE House of Ann Arbor

40-hour crisis intervention training

826michigan (tutoring)

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) of Washtenaw County (homeless families)

International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit

Michigan United

Neutral Zone (center for teens)

Ozone House (teen runaways)

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County (single homeless)

Courts    
Internship opportunities are available at the Washtenaw County Trial Court year-round. Those interested in a non-paid internship that allows exposure to the judicial process should contact the individual judges’ offices directly.

Court - Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) (Requires 30 hours of training)

Education Outreach Programs in Washtenaw County (includes Summer Sports Camp)

Local Government    
Eli Savit, Prosecuting Attorney    
[email protected]

Delphia T. Simpson, Washtenaw County Public Defender   
[email protected]   
734-222-6970

Lorne Brown, Deputy Chief Public Defender  
[email protected]  
734-222-6970

ACLU of Michigan Volunteer Opportunities