Legal Services

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Ulster County
Volunteers are needed to provide a powerful voice in a child’s life. CASA of Ulster County promotes the best interests of children who have been abused or neglected and are involved in the Family Court system – there are children who need your help! If you are over 21 years of age, have a strong commitment to children, great communication skills, your own transportation, can pass a background check, and are available during the business day for 10-12 hours per month over the course of the next year, please contact CASA of Ulster County at casa@drcservices.org or 845-372-8771.
More info: https://www.drcservices.org/casa/ or 845-372-8771

Dispute Resolution Center Basic Mediation Training
DRC is a non-profit community mediation center offering free or low cost mediation services to all residents of Ulster County for a wide variety of issues including small claims, neighbors, co-workers, businesses, consumer/merchant, lanlord/tenant, environmental, agricultural, special education, parent/child, custody/visitation, child support, legal separation and divorce. Our mediators also go into the Town and Village courts in the county to mediate small claims disputes. Mediators are specially trained and highly skilled in assisting people in conflict to reach mutually agreeable solutions. Call to find out the date of our next 32-hour training program. Contact Jennifer Halpern at 845-331-6136. 657 Aaron Court – Kingston – www.drcservices.org
More info: https://www.drcservices.org/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-opportunities/

Juvenile Community Accountability Board
Family of Woodstock, Inc., in conjunction with Ulster County Probation started a Juvenile Community Accountability Board (JCAB) which meets with youth who have committed a crime to review the impact of their actions and help create a plan to help the youth make restoration to their community. This is an evidence based restorative justice model that relies on community volunteers in order to work. We are looking for a few more.
More info: https://www.familyofwoodstockinc.org/services-for-youth-adolescents/restorative-and-juvenile-justice-services/
or contact Dana (845) 514-0239  dkatz@familyofwoodstockinc.org

Legal Services of the Hudson Valley
Legal Services of the Hudson Valley seeks private attorneys who are willing to take a pro bono civil case in Ulster County. You will be able to obtain CLE credit for doing so, while providing valuable legal assistance to those in need. Before sending you a case, we will make sure you are ready and willing to accept it. You can let us know what kind of civil matter you are willing to take on. You could volunteer to draft a simple will, or to handle a matrimonial action. You could represent a homeowner in a foreclosure, or assist at an unemployment insurance hearing. Call Jill Faber, Attorney-in-Charge, Poughkeepsie and Kingston Offices, 845-471-0048, x. 409, for more information, and to volunteer.
More info: https://lshv.org/pro-bono-opportunities/

Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program
The Ulster County Crime Victims Assistance Program operates a 24-hour crisis hotline. We are always in need of compassionate individuals willing to volunteer. After successful completion of a New York State Department of Health approved 40-hour training program, volunteers may be certified as a Rape Crisis Counselor Volunteer, and can begin providing assistance to innocent victims of violence within our community. Volunteers provide immediate assistance to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes via telephone or in person. Services are requested by survivors, police, hospital or family through a 24-hour hotline,845 340-3442.
More info: https://ulstercountyny.gov/probation/crime-victim-assistance/volunteer-program

Volunteer Opportunities