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
Support Us While You Shop! Minted x VOLS
VOLS is now a charity partner of Minted! Enjoy 20% off Minted’s unique stationery, children’s art, and gifts when you…
VOLS Pro Bono Advocates Council 2023 Summer Picnic
A wonderful afternoon at the second annual VOLS Pro Bono Advocates Council Summer Picnic in Central Park. VOLS STAFF, PBAC…
VOLS Submits Testimony to the NYC Council Committee on Veterans on the Need to Avoid Isolation for Veterans & Older Adults
On Tuesday, April 4, VOLS Legal Director and Senior Law Project Director Peter Kempner submitted testimony underscoring the impact of…
Convening our Partners: March News
Convening our Partners: March News VOLS’ legal services are powered by pro bono volunteers – as we like to…
Pro Bono Spotlight: Isabelle Glimcher
Isabelle Glimcher is an associate in the Litigation Department at Debevoise & Plimpton LLP, and a member of the VOLS…
VOLS Senior Law Project Director Testifies to NYC Council Committee on Aging on the Importance of Funding Legal Services for Older Adults
VOLS Senior Law Project Director, Peter Kempner, testified at the New York City Council Committee on Aging's Preliminary Budget…