It is a 78 day road trip to communities all around the state to sponsor and participate in activities that will increase awareness of and support for civil legal services and access to justice in Washington state. Each segment will take place in a different community around the state. Talking with private bar members, the general public, and representatives of nonprofit organizations about the importance of access to justice. Attending fundraisers, open houses, community meetings, etc. Soliciting signatures for legislative postcards Volunteers will receive ample training including talking points and an explanation of the overall goals of Summer of Justice.
Incidental expenses are the responsibility of each volunteer.
If the volunteer and the staff are unable to coordinate travel with the planned route of the van, the volunteer will be responsible for making his or her own transportation arrangements. Plans can change, events can be cancelled or added at the last minute, tires can go flat, meals can be lousy. A sense of humor will be helpful Willingness to make a reasonably certain time commitment before signing up for a segment of the trip. An ability to not just tolerate but to relate well to a broad range of people judges, politicians, community members, etc. Look at the route, look at your calendar, think it over.