Current Pro Bono Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities at ALSC

All first-time pro bono attorneys must register as volunteers here. If you have questions about volunteering with ALSC, please email us at probono@alsc-law.org.

Ongoing Volunteer Needs

Landlord and Tenant Helpline Volunteer attorneys are needed for ALSC’s Landlord and Tenant Helpline. Shifts are available Monday through Thursday from 6–8 p.m., just one evening a month. Calls are forwarded directly to your phone, making it easy to volunteer from anywhere. Current available shifts: ∙ 4th Wednesday and Thursday of the month ∙ 5th Monday and Wednesday of the month Public Benefit Hearings Attorneys are needed to represent ALSC clients during status conferences with the Office of Administrative Appeals. Hearings are conducted via Zoom or conference call on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to noon. These cases involve delays or denials of SNAP, Medicaid, APA, and Heating Assistance. We also need attorneys to help clients file Fair Hearing requests related to these benefits.

Current Available Cases

Adoption Paternal great aunt seeks to adopt two children in her care as a Relative Provider since 2023. Biological parents are no longer in Alaska, and there are no opposing parties. Case No. 0140484 Miller Trust Elderly Alaska Native client in a rural community needs a Miller Trust to qualify for Medicaid. Case No. 0138175 Adoption Client has cared for a minor child since the mother’s passing. The father, currently incarcerated, signed a power of attorney set to expire in November 2025. The client wishes to adopt the child. No opposing parties. Case No. 0138899 Debt Collection / Bankruptcy Low-income families need assistance reviewing or filing for bankruptcy. Case Nos. 0134722, 0133654, 0135806, 0133653, 0135844, 0134744