::Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundatation::

Attorneys

We rely on volunteer attorneys to help us meet the need for legal services for our low-income and elderly clients. Pro bono attorneys handle a variety of different case types. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the branch office in your area and speak to the Managing Attorney.

Land of Lincoln is also a partner in a statewide training and practice support website for pro bono attorneys at http://www.illinoisprobono.org

Other Volunteers

Our offices also use other volunteers including law students, paralegals, undergraduate students and clerical help. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the branch office in your area and speak to the Managing Attorney.

>>Click here for volunteer opportunities currenty available

The Volunteer Ombudsman serves as an advocate and liaison on behalf of residents of long term care facilities. Our service area includes a 7 county area: Bond, Clinton, Madison, Monroe, Randolph, St. Clair, & Washington. The Volunteer provides a regular presence in long-term care facilities to ensure the quality of care and/or quality of life for all residents.
Qualifications:

Be at least 18 years of age, with no felony conviction.
Submit to a state wide criminal history check.
Free from conflict of interest
Adhere to the Ombudsman Code of Ethics
Good communication skills.
Empathy for residents of long term care facilities.
Maintain confidentiality of information obtained about residents.
Exercise discretion and diplomacy in performing job duties.
Agree to be photographed for an Ombudsman Identification Badge.

For more information, please contact Felicia Voelkel 618-398-0958 ext 279
Or email fvoelkel@lollaf.org