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KING COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION
PRO BONO SERVICES

Volunteer Application


Contact Information:
 *Name: Date: 5/18/2013
 *Preferred Address:  *City:  *Zip Code:
 *Phone number for PBS staff:
Phone number for clients, (if different than above):
FAX:
 *E-mail address:

 

Volunteer Type:
Volunteer Type:

 

If You are a WA State Attorney, Please Fill This Section Out:
Are you licensed to practice in WA? WSBA #:
Are you licensed to practice in ANOTHER STATE?
If so, where? Bar #
Have you ever been sanctioned, disciplined or reprimanded by a Bar Association?
If yes, please explain:
Number of years in practice?
In what areas do you practice?
In what areas can you mentor less experienced volunteers?
In what areas can you present for a CLE?
Please describe any limitations to the types of cases/referrals you are willing to take?
Are you a Member of KCBA?:
Law School Alumni

 

Volunteer Questions:
Have you had any prior experiences and training as a volunteer doing legal aid work?
If so, please describe:
Are you FLUENT in any language other than English?
(What language(s)?):
Are you a Notary Public?
*Do you have a preference and or experience for working with a particular priority population?








NOTE: If you choose a priority population we will try to match you with that population(s) first, but if we have a client with a high need for assistance who is not in that population we may still contact you.

 

Volunteer Program Preference:
We strongly encourage you to read through the position descriptions prior to selecting a program. Time commitment, benefits, and required training information available in each position description.
NOTE: For experienced family law attorneys
  Have you ever worked with domestic violence survivors?
If yes, please explain:
NOTE: For attorneys new to non-parental custody law
  Have you worked with domestic violence survivors before?
If Yes, Please explain:
  Do you plan to make family law part of your practice?
NOTE: For attorneys new to family law
  Do you have prior family law or dependency law experience?
If yes, please explain:
NOTE: For attorneys experienced in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, vacating criminal records, SSI/SSDI overpayments, debt defense, housing and estate planning. Limited opportunities for mentorship and training.




Will Cases - Can you do home or hospital visits?
Bankruptcy Cases - Are you licensed to practice in Federal Court?
NOTE: NLC has a waitlist for prospective volunteers. Wait times range from 3 months to 1 year depending on how flexible your clinic preference is and area of practice. Clinics in South King County have a higher need than clinics in North Seattle or on the Eastside.
For Clinic Volunteers: which part of King County do you prefers to volunteer in?
For phoneline volunteers: Monday - Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Please highlight your available mornings.


NOTE: Resume and cover letter required before interviews.
  Which HJP office do you prefer?

Morning clinic volunteer hours (Seattle & Kent): 8:30a.m. to 12:00p.m.
Afternoon clinic hours(Seattle Only): 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Please indicate your availability:





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New Volunteer Orientation:
The volunteer orientation is your opportunity to learn more about KCBA's Pro Bono Services programs, policies, and procedures. We will go over the volunteer programs at KCBA, confidentiality agreement, support and resources for your as a volunteer at KCBA. The orientations are held the first Wednesday of every month from 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. at the KCBA office.
Orientation Registration:
When are you available to begin volunteering?

 

CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENT

As a KCBA employee, work-study student, intern, extern, volunteer, or student observer, I understand that I may have access to confidential information regarding clients seeking legal assistance from one of the Pro Bono Services Programs. This information may be in a written form, an electronic format, or may be given verbally during intake. Examples of confidential information include but are not limited to names, addresses, telephone numbers, medical, psychological, health-related conditions and treatment, religious beliefs, finances, living arrangements, social history, the HIV status of a client, and/or facts regarding their legal circumstances. By agreeing to this statement, I am indicating my understanding of my responsibilities and agree to the following:

  • I agree to uphold the confidentiality and security policies of the King County Bar Association.
  • I agree not to divulge, publish, or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons or to the public any information obtained that could identify persons seeking legal assistance.
  • I understand that all client information compiled, obtained, or accessed by me in the course of my work is confidential. I agree not to divulge or otherwise make known to unauthorized persons any information regarding the same, unless specifically authorized to do so by the client.
  • I understand that I am not to read information and records concerning patients, clients or study participants, or any other confidential documents, nor ask questions of clients during interviews for my own personal information but only to the extent and for the purpose of performing my assigned duties.
  • I understand that a breach of security or confidentiality may be grounds for disciplinary action by KCBA, and may include termination of employment.
  • I understand that the civil and criminal penalties set forth in the Revised Code of Washington (RCW 70.24.080 and 70.24.084) include, for each breach of STD/HIV records, a fine of $1000 or actual damages for negligent violation and $10,000 or actual damages for intentional or reckless violation, which I would be personally responsible for paying.
  • I understand that action to impose civil or criminal penalties against me may be taken by a prosecuting attorney or another party with standing if I am suspected of being responsible for a breach of confidentiality.
  • I agree to notify my supervisor immediately should I become aware of an actual breach of confidentiality or a situation which could potentially result in a breach, whether this be on my part or on the part of another person.





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