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Volunteer Your Time

Volunteers at the ACLU of Hawaii. Volunteers work in a variety of areas at the ACLU of Hawaii. As a non-profit civil liberties advocacy organization, we rely on the time, talent and expertise of our volunteers to accomplish the enormous volume of work that we do.

Intake/Complaint Counselors - A challenging volunteer position awaits you as an ACLU of Hawaii Intake/Complaint Counselor! As counselor, you will staff the ACLU of Hawaii complaint lines (open from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Monday-Friday), under the supervision of the Legal Director. Due to the training involved, the position requires at least a 4-month commitment to work one day a week.

Your Main Duties Are To:
  • Analyze and screen calls for complaints which contain civil liberties issues and present them to the Legal Director;
  • Serve as ACLU representatives to the general public;
  • Provide information and referral services to callers.
Requirements are:
  • Strong commitment to the protection of civil liberties and a desire to help those who contact the ACLU.
  • Ability to work well with the public and good telephone skills.
  • Knowledge of basic counseling and interviewing techniques.
  • Knowledge of current ACLU polices, issues, and cases.


HOW TO APPLY FOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Send the following documents by mail or email to Lois Perrin, Legal Director, ACLU of Hawaii, P.O. Box 3410, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96801 or email to office@acluhawaii.org. No phone calls please.
  • A cover letter, including days and hours available, previous intern or volunteer experience, any skills that are particularly suited for the internship position you are seeking, and a phone number (and hours when you can be reached, if no answering machine).
  • A resume, and
  • A writing sample (for Volunteer Opportunities).

Upon receipt of these documents, your application will be considered. You may then be notified for an interview.

Equal opportunity & affirmative action employer. All interested individuals, including women, people of color, LGBT persons, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Thank you for offering your support to the ACLU OF Hawaii!
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