Volunteer with us
Our January Recruitment Round is now open!
We are currently recruiting Admin Assistant volunteers across our Day and Night Service.
Apply before 1 February 2026!
If you have any questions about volunteering at Fitzroy Legal Service, please email
volunteers@fls.org.au
Join Fitzroy Legal Service's 100+ strong volunteer cohort that's been powering community-led justice across Victoria since 1972.
Volunteers have always been at the heart of the community services FLS provides, and we rely heavily on the expertise and commitment of outstanding volunteers through all that we do. We recruit biannually at the commencement and middle of each year, with specific roles advertised as required. Subscribe to FLS updates to hear when positions are available.
Key FLS volunteer requirements:
Unless otherwise specified, all FLS volunteers will require the following:
- Undertaking or completion of a law, or other relevant degree.
- Demonstrated interest and/or experience in social justice.
- Possess the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong legal and general research skills.
- Interpersonal skills including an ability to work with a wide range of clients from differing social and cultural backgrounds.
- Must be available to commit to at least twelve months of either weekly, fortnightly or monthly shifts, as specified in the role. Must be weekly for the first month, unless position requires more regular attendance.
Highly regarded experience:
- Past volunteer and/ or administration and customer service experience.
About our programs:
Q+ Law
Q+ Law – Closing Soon!
Q+Law is a statewide, specialist, community-led legal service by and for LGBTIQA+SB Victorians, established in June 2023, with funding from the Victorian Government.
Q+Law was established following a commitment to fund an LGBTIQA+ legal service in the Victorian Government’s Pride in Our Future Plan.
If you are interested in volunteering for Q+ Law, please head to https://qlaw.org.au/ns-info-lawyer
If you’d like to discuss before submitting an EOI, please email cmartin@fls.org.au to set up a time to talk.
Applications close Friday 23 January.
Admin Assistant
Day Service Admin:
Day Service Volunteer positions are perfect for people who have availability for at least one day per week (approx. 10:30am–4:00pm).
Volunteers working for the Day Service program as admin assistants will be working with the Intake and Admin team, taking enquiries from clients, managing bookings, and managing data and filing case notes through ActionStep.
Day Service Admin volunteers will remain in this position for at least 6 months, after which time they may progress to a Senior Admin Volunteer position as part of the Night Service team.
After a further 6 months, Senior Admin Volunteers may progress to a Paralegal Volunteer position with the Night Service.
Night Service Admin:
Night Service Admin Volunteer positions are perfect for people who have availability for at least one evening per week (approx. 6:00–9:30pm).
Volunteers working for the Night Service Program as admin assistants will be working with the Night Service Supervising Lawyer, taking enquiries from clients, managing bookings, and managing data and filing case notes through ActionStep.
Night Service Admin volunteers will remain in this position for at least 6 months, after which time they may progress to a Paralegal Volunteer position as part of the Night Service team.
Paralegal
Paralegal pathway program: This is a two tier program offering a progression for both law students and practitioners.
For law students: After a roughly 6 month assignment in the admin assistant role, students will be provided with the opportunity to volunteer as a paralegal supporting our lawyers as part of our night service.
You cannot apply for a paralegal position without being an existing admin assistant volunteer, or without a practicing certificate.
For practitioners: As a result of COVID we have uncovered a wide range of lawyers who are yet to gain experience in face to face client interactions. This program allows junior lawyers to come in as a paralegal for a few weeks to months (we acknowledge that everyone's journey is different) before stepping into the volunteer lawyer role.*
*You cannot apply for your practicing certificate under Fitzroy Legal Service while you are a paralegal.
Legal Practitioner
The Fitzroy Legal Service relies on Volunteer Lawyers who are able to take on weekly, fortnightly, or monthly shifts.
Volunteer Lawyers will be allocated 2–3 clients per shift with each appointment lasting around 45 minutes.
Volunteer Lawyers must have a valid Practicing Certificate.
To apply, please email volunteers@fls.org.au to organise an interview with the Volunteer Program Coordinator.
Other
Short term placements: please email volunteers@fls.org.au.
Work experience: Unfortunately we do not accept placements for high school students.
Day Service: Our Day Service often requires volunteers for short assignments to assist different teams with projects, cases or inquiries.
Volunteers who are already engaged as Day Service Admin Assistant, Night Service Admin Assistant or Night Service Paralegal roles will receive emails from the volunteer coordinator inviting you to complete short term assignments with other programs as part of our day service.
This allows volunteers to gain experience in vastly different areas across the service, meet other staff members and fellow volunteers.
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