Thank you for your support of IJM and interest in partnering with us. One of the unique aspects of IJM’s work is that we provide on-going professional investigation, legal and social work services for our clients. Due to the nature of our work, it is rare for us to have short-term opportunities for those who desire direct contact with our clients.

Current short-term volunteer opportunities are only available at our Washington, D.C. Headquarters office. If you are interested in volunteering at IJM's Headquarters, please review the opportunities posted below. You may apply online or download an application and mail it to IJM.

Hands-On Justice Team

(Applications will be kept on file and applicants will be contacted when help is needed.)

IJM seeks volunteers who will assist with mailings, binder assembly, meeting preparations, database entry and other one-time clerical projects. Volunteers will serve on a small team of people on an occasional basis.

Upcoming Opportunities: Contact Entry

Dates: Wednesday evenings July 8, July 22 and onward throughout summer 2009.
Time: 5:30-8:30pm
Number of volunteers needed: 5-10 each evening
Task: Main projects include entering contact cards from speaking engagements into a database, mailing followup letters, and other one-time projects. Training will be provided by IJM staff, along with a pizza dinner.

Shipping Volunteer

IJM seeks a volunteer who will help with the shipping of IJM resources and correspondence to constituents. Schedule is flexible.

• 4-6 hours per week;
• Must be able to come during IJM office hours of 9:00 am to 5:30 pm;
• Experience shipping materials in a professional office environment;
• Ability to manage a large number of resource orders and inquiries at once and to complete them with minimal oversight;

Administrative Volunteer

(Applications are always accepted and kept on file if a position is not currently available.)

IJM seeks volunteers to assist with clerical and administrative projects. Schedule is flexible.

• Minimum 6 hours per week;
• Minimum 1 month commitment;
• Must be able to come during IJM office hours of 9:00 am to 5:30 pm;

There are no short term opportunities available at this time. Please review the Internship and Fellowship page on our website for more information about 6 to 12 month opportunities at IJM’s field offices in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.

Due to the nature and location of our casework, it is rare that we can offer pro-bono opportunities for lawyers who hope to assist us while remaining within the United States. Our biggest volunteer need is for lawyers to participate in our Legal Fellowship program, which requires a commitment of 6 to 12 months. The long term commitment is needed so people can learn an entirely new legal system and adapt to a new culture in the developing world.