Ways you can volunteer with us
Our volunteers work in a range of areas such as administration, research and advice.
Volunteering is a great chance to build your skills and find new challenges while making a difference to your community.
Legal volunteers
Volunteer solicitors dedicate their time to provide free advice on family law, general civil law and employment law.
Community volunteers
Help out in various important roles at the office or support our clients at family court hearings.
Student volunteers
We work with the University of East Anglia (UEA) to give law students experience in a legal advice setting.
Trustee volunteers
Our trustees help steer the strategic direction of the charity.
Arrange an event
Could you organise a fund-raiser or support us at our own events?
Share your skills
Have you got a specific skill you think we can benefit from?
Providing pro-bono advice allows me to give back to the community and support people in Norfolk who might otherwise struggle to access the help they need.
Laura Tuddenham – Family Free Legal Advice Lawyer
Why volunteer with us
Volunteering is a great chance to build your skills and find new challenges while making a difference to your community. If you think you can spare a few hours a week we would love to hear from you.
180
volunteers working with NCLS in a variety of ways
10,125
volunteer hours contributed in 2025/26
£425k
the total social value of our volunteers per year
The benefits of volunteering
Make a
difference
Make a real difference by helping vulnerable people access free legal support.
Professional development
Gain valuable legal experience in a respected community-based organisation.
Gain new skills
Build professional skills while supporting social justice and equality.
Be part of a team
Join a dedicated team passionate about making law accessible to all.
Hands-on experience
Enhance your CV with hands-on experience in the legal and advice sector.
Personal
fulfilment
Contribute to a fairer society while giving back to your local community.
Speak to our volunteer co-ordinator, Niahl
He will be on hand to answer any questions you have about volunteering with NCLS.
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