How much do I need to know about law to volunteer?

You don't need to know anything about the law before getting started. Our training program will teach you everything you need to know to make an impact.

Is there a set minimum/maximum age to volunteer?

There is no set minimum or maximum age to volunteer with our organization. For volunteers below high school, we would like to obtain permission from parents, as many cases can contain murder, sexual assault, and other serious topics. For older volunteers, our mission is to empower youth. While there is no set age limit, you must fit within our mission to be a part of the organization.

What will I be doing when I volunteer?

As a new volunteer, you will be working with a team to evaluate a case. This will involve gathering and summarizing court documents, investigating leads, and contacting attorneys. Once the case is either rejected or passed on to an attorney, you and your team will move on to the next case.

I've graduated college. How can I get involved?

Our organization is focused on youth, so there are no positions for adults. However, donations are always appreciated, and if you want to use our platform to educate the community, feel free to contact us to be a guest speaker!

Do I need to volunteer in-person?

Our organization is grounded in online advocacy. We work with online scans of documents to summarize and investigate cases. All you need to join our organization is an Internet connection and a passion for freeing the innocent.

Are there in-person volunteer opportunities?

With the start of 2025, we plan to unveil a chapter application process, empowering teams of students to lead in-person innocence work and examine local wrongful conviction cases. If you are interested in starting a chapter, email info@youthforinnocence.org.