Client Centered. Community Focused. Pro Bono Powered.
VOLS partners with New York City’s community organizations, law firms and companies
to provide free civil legal services to New Yorkers with limited access to resources.
Our Services
VOLS’ free legal services support New Yorkers with limited access to resources as they face their civil legal challenges.
VOLS works with older adults, immigrant youth, individuals seeking public benefits, small business owners, and incarcerated mothers.
What's New At VOLS
A Message From Jim Windels, Chair, VOLS Board of Directors
Dear Friend of VOLS, After nearly seven years of service, Bill Lienhard, VOLS' exceptional Executive Director, has decided to move on…
What are apartment succession rights, and how do they work?
Alexander Ryley Director, Elderly Project Dear Friends, As you know, I receive legal questions from social workers and clinical clients…
New FEPS-type rental assistance program starting in December; notices going out now
Alex Ryley Director, Elderly Project Last week, the NYC Human Resources Administration (HRA) began sending this notice in batches to tenants receiving…
VOLS Seeks Executive Director
We seek a dynamic Executive Director with strong leadership, management, fundraising and communication skills to lead our organization's efforts to…
ABLE savings accounts, for those disabled before age 26, are now available in New York
Alexander Ryley Director, Elderly Project Dear Friends, The other day I gave a presentation to a group of disabled people…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Christine Salinas
The VOLS Immigration Project would like to thank Christine Salinas, a dedicated volunteer since 2015! #celebrateprobono
