We have a large group of volunteers working at our Southport office each week who are either law students or volunteer solicitors.

We are indebted to the enthusiasm, talent and dedication of our volunteers. We sincerely appreciate that they give their time to make a difference at the Centre and in the local community.

In addition to our group of volunteers who regularly assist people in need, we are also seeking expressions of interest from solicitors who are interested in volunteering their time to assist our clients.

If you are someone who wants to give back to the community, enjoys meeting people and assisting people from all walks of life, you are welcome to inquire about volunteering with us.

Law Student Volunteers

In conjunction with local universities, we run multiple law-student clinics throughout the year. These clinics provide law students with firstly, practical experience in the law but also introduces them to community legal centres and an insight into legal issues within the community.

We currently run the following law-student clinics:

• Griffith University Community Lawyering Clinic
• Bond University Clinical Legal Placement
• Practical Legal Training students (criteria applies)

Please visit our Law Students page to find out more about these clinics and programs.

Social Work Student Volunteers

In conjunction with Griffith University, the Centre accepts social work student volunteers through their required 500 hour placement as part of their studies. Social work students work alongside our social work team to learn and explore their area of practice and intersection between social work services and legal services within a CLC.

Front Desk Volunteers

To assist with our intake and front desk demand, the Centre has a front desk volunteer program open to members of the public interested in giving their time to help be a first point of contact for those reaching out for help.

Key aspects of this program include:

• Answering phones and providing immediate intake where relevant
• Listening to callers and providing any necessary referrals that may help
• Assist our admin team in general front desk and client appointment duties

Volunteer Solicitors

The Centre accepts expressions of interest from solicitors from varied practice areas to volunteer with us. Our volunteer solicitors must:

• Be currently employed in a legal position or have 2 year’s legal experience within the past 3 years; AND
• Hold a current practicing certificate or be eligible to apply for a volunteer practicing certificate through the Queensland Law Society.

To view the volunteer solicitor position description, click here.

If you are interested in being considered for a volunteer solicitor role, please email the following to
office@gcclc.org.au

• Your expression of interest form
• Your resume
• Some information about yourself and contact details

If you have any questions about the above positions, please email us office@gcclc.org.au and we will endeavor to answer your questions.