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25-26 VISTA Developing Access to Justice Across Wyoming

The goal of this VISTA project is to alleviate poverty by increasing access to justice, which can allow individuals to resolve their legal issues even if they cannot afford an attorney. Access to justice encompasses representation in court, reduction of legal barriers to service, and ready availability of information and resources, all of which help people protect their livelihoods, health, homes, and families, and in turn stabilize communities. Equal Justice Wyoming (EJW), a division of the Wyoming Supreme Court, produces and disseminates self-help legal resources and supports access-to-justice initiatives. The VISTA Member will develop processes for user-testing court forms and updating website content in order to expand EJW's capacity to serve low-income individuals and provide increased access to justice. The VISTA Member will help alleviate poverty by maximizing the provision of legal services to those living in, or in danger of falling into, poverty. This service opportunity is available without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, marital or parental status, genetic information, or military service. This program is available to all and specific accessibility needs will be addressed on a case-by-case scenario. Background checks will be required before service and may be repeated during service. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.

Member Duties : 1. Meet with EJW staff to learn about self-represented litigant (SRL) forms, including how they are developed, tested, and used. 2. View and attend virtual trainings on user testing of SRL forms. 3. Develop a proposed system for user testing Judicial Branch forms. 4. Present the proposed system to EJW staff and refine in accordance with that discussion. 5. Implement the new system as directed. 6. Attend EJW legal service events and review hardcopy resources to obtain the full picture of what information needs to be provided and updated on EJW's website. 7. Develop a proposed system for reviewing and updating website content. 8. Present the proposed system to EJW staff and refine in accordance with that discussion. 9. Implement the new system as directed. 10. Explore opportunities to recruit volunteers who will help users navigate EJW's website. 11. Provide recruitment presentations to potential volunteers and website navigation training to enrolled volunteers.

Program Benefits : Living Allowance , Childcare assistance if eligible , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Training , Health Coverage* .

Terms :

Car recommended , Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours .

Service Areas :

Health , Community Outreach , Education , Housing , Community and Economic Development , Technology , Elder Care .

Skills :

Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Business/Entrepreneur , Computers/Technology , Writing/Editing , Team Work , Community Organization , Public Speaking , Communications , Education , Non-Profit Management , Law , Leadership , Social Services .