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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
Obituary: Florence Roberts
VOLS mourns the passing of Incarcerated Mothers Law Project volunteer lawyer Florence Roberts. New York Law Journal Article: Obituary: Florence Roberts
Ortiz v. NYCHA: Caregiver Daughter Wins Right to Remain in Mom’s NYCHA Apartment
A legal decision was published in the New York Law Journal today that should be of interest to those of…
Brownstoner.com Covers Rockaway Beach Ad Campaign
Ramones 1977 Hit Song "Rockaway Beach" Is Part of New Effort to Boost Tourism to the Peninsula
VOLS Celebrates Launch of Seasoned Vegan Restaurant in Harlem
On Friday, May 23rd, the VOLS Microenterprise Project team went to Harlem to celebrate the launch of Seasoned Vegan, a new vegan…
Law360 Article Highlights VOLS’ Work, Values, and Mission
We were thrilled to be mentioned in Law360’s May 20, 2014 piece, 5 Tips for Getting the Most out of your…
5 Tips For Getting the Most Out of Your Pro Bono Work
Law360 Article: 5 Tips For Getting The Most Out Of Your Pro Bono Work