Government & Public Interest Blog: Volunteer Opportunities Available NOW

Friday, August 27, 2010

Volunteer Opportunities Available NOW

Those looking for some great hands-on volunteer work in the Jacksonville area are encouraged to to contact the Office of Fourth Circuit Public Defender's Office.

The volunteers in the Public Defender’s Office Investigation Unit is primarily concerned with the client interview, but may possibly be involved with:
• Performing online research
• Conducting interviews of witnesses, victims
• Accompanying staff to crime scenes to gather evidence
• Processing evidence for cases and sometimes trials
• Constructing court exhibits for criminal trial proceedings

Individuals interested in this type of volunteer work should contact the Office of the Public Defender today by phone or email to get started. Investigator Andrew Ewing coordinates the program and can be reached at (904) 630-1579 or AET@PD4.coj.net

What Is Government & Public Interest Work?

In 2008, approximately 33% of Florida Coastal's graduating class entered into a government or public interest position. The broad categories of public interest and government encompass a large spectrum of positions on the local, city, state, and national arenas. Positions can range from work in a public defender's office, the ACLU, or Earthjustice to opportunities at the U.S. Attorney's Office, the National Women's Law Center, or the World Organization for Human Rights. The career possibilities within the government or public interest entity are endless and should be considered by anyone looking for meaningful work and the opportunity to make a difference.