Volunteer Lawyer or Notary — Community Legal Information Workshops

The African Canadian Development & Prevention Network is seeking volunteer lawyers or notaries to lead free, community-based legal information workshops as part of our partnership with Éducaloi, Quebec's legal information organization. No prep from scratch required — Éducaloi provides ready-to-use presentation materials and support.

What you'll do:
• Deliver one plain-language legal information session (60–90 minutes) to community members.
• Ready made materials as your guide ,no need to create content from scratch
• Answer general audience questions in an accessible, non-legal-advice format

Upcoming session dates (tentative and open to changing based on availability) :
• August 14, 2026 — Health Care: Personal Autonomy & Protecting Vulnerable Adults (seniors audience)
• August 28, 2026 — Wills & Estates (seniors audience)
• September 11, 2026 — Family Law Basics for Couples

Who we're looking for:
• Licensed lawyer or notary (member in good standing with their provincial bar/chambre)
• Comfortable presenting general legal information to a lay audience (this is public legal education, not individual legal advice)
• Strong communicator, patient with questions from non-legal audiences

Why volunteer:
• Give back to your community through accessible legal education
• Support materials and topic outlines provided — minimal prep time
• Flexible: pick one session or several
• Great opportunity for professional development hours / community service recognition

Please email nestwick@acdpn.org for any information or questions.
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