Volunteer Lawyer or Notary — Community Legal Information Workshops

The African Canadian Development & Prevention Network is seeking volunteer lawyers or notaries to lead free, community-based legal information workshops as part of our partnership with Éducaloi, Quebec's legal information organization. No prep from scratch required — Éducaloi provides ready-to-use presentation materials and support. What you'll do: Deliver one plain-language legal information session (60–90 minutes) to community members. Ready made materials as your guide ,no need to create content from scratch Answer general audience questions in an accessible, non-legal-advice format Upcoming session dates (tentative and open to changing based on availability) : August 14, 2026 — Health Care: Personal Autonomy & Protecting Vulnerable Adults (seniors audience) August 28, 2026 — Wills & Estates (seniors audience) September 11, 2026 — Family Law Basics for Couples Who we're looking for: Licensed lawyer or notary (member in good standing with their provincial bar/chambre) Comfortable presenting general legal information to a lay audience (this is public legal education, not individual legal advice) Strong communicator, patient with questions from non-legal audiences Why volunteer: Give back to your community through accessible legal education Support materials and topic outlines provided — minimal prep time Flexible: pick one session or several Great opportunity for professional development hours / community service recognition Please email [email protected] for any information or questions.

Deliver plain-language legal information sessions to community members using provided materials. Answer general audience questions in an accessible format without providing individual legal advice.

Must be a licensed lawyer or notary in good standing with their provincial bar or chamber. Candidates should be comfortable presenting general legal information to a lay audience.

• Professional Development Hours • Community Service Recognition

• CommunicationSouhaitée

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Public Speaking
• Legal Education
• Communication
• Presentation Skills
• Patient Communication

• Legal
• Education
• Social Services
• Government & Public Sector

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Postuler avant le

3 sept. 2026

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine

Niveau d’expérience

Mid-Senior level

Mode de candidature

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