Volunteer with EBCLC – Help Build Justice in the East Bay in Berkeley, California at East Bay Community Law Center

About EBCLC The East Bay Community Law Center provides free legal services, advocacy, and education to under-resourced communities in the East Bay. We strive to center women of color and other historically excluded communities in the pursuit of thriving, equitable lives.
Why Volunteer with EBCLC

• Be a part of advancing racial justice in the East Bay by helping underserved & historically excluded communities access vital legal support.
• Gain hands-on, practical experience contributing directly to EBCLC’s clinics and projects—where your work with clients, policy advocacy, and community outreach truly matters.
• Receive high-quality mentorship & supervision that builds your capacity to act as an advocate, problem solver, and legal professional.
• Grow as a leader in social justice: contribute to systemic change through EBCLC’s holistic, collaborative model and become part of a pipeline for future justice-minded lawyers & advocates.

Volunteer Roles & Opportunities EBCLC offers a variety of ways to engage:

• Pro bono legal work (for qualified attorneys or law students) in practice areas such as Housing, Immigration, Health & Welfare, and Youth & Education Defense.
• Other Non-Legal Volunteer Support Roles: Help with outreach, communications, events, translation, or administrative tasks as needs arise.

Note: UC Berkeley law students seeking to volunteer through a Clinical Program should complete the process directly through the law school.
Who Should Apply?

• Attorneys, high-school students, undergrad students, law students, paralegals, social justice advocates, community organizers, or professionals seeking to contribute to equity and justice.
• Individuals with passion and commitment to serving underserved communities.
• Those who can commit to collaboration, empathy, and willingness to learn.

Next Steps?

• New applicants: Thank you for your interest in volunteering with EBCLC! Once you complete your application, our team will review it and determine whether there is an opportunity that aligns with your background and availability. Please note that submission of an application does not guarantee a volunteer placement.
• Current applicants or contacts: If you are already in touch with a member of our program team, please follow up with them directly to complete your application process.
• For any questions, please contact info@ebclc.org

Volunteer opportunities currently unavailable:

• Housing Unit: not receiving applicants at this moment.