NYC Consumer Advocacy VISTA Project

The Feerick Center (FC) works with law students, alumni & partners on social justice efforts & is committed to recruiting & retaining a dynamic team. FC’s CLARO Programs provide limited-scope legal services to unrepresented low-income NYers facing credit card debt collection through court-based CLARO Programs. Volunteer consumer law experts, attorneys & students serve CLARO clients. As the VISTA, you will be involved in expanding/enhancing technology-driven in-person & remote CLARO. You will help plan all aspects of clinics. This position is a part of FC’s 3-member VISTA cadre. The position is ideal for someone interested in careers in public interest law or public policy. FC VISTAs must live within commuting distance (1.5 hrs) of Manhattan, NY before their service start date. This opportunity requires mandatory in-person service 3 days per week (including some evening hours), which may vary based on programming. 2 days can be by teleservice. The teleservice policy is subject to change.

Member Duties
As a NYC Consumer Advocacy Project Coordinator you will help implement and support legal services programs for low-income NYers facing debt collection through the courts. You will work with Feerick Center leadership and staff to continue building the Center’s CLARO Programs: recruit, train, and support attorney, student, and other volunteers; help improve data collection/tracking through technology; and develop innovative ways to solicit feedback from volunteers and community members. This dynamic project will give you the opportunity to work closely with attorneys, law students, and members of the communities we serve. Ideal candidates are committed to helping people in need, have volunteer management skills, and enjoy working with the Feerick Center’s vibrant community of volunteers and partners.

Program Benefits

NYC MTA OMNY Card

Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend

Health Coverage*

Training

Childcare assistance if eligible

Relocation Allowance

Living Allowance

For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorpsvista.imglobal.com/ .

Terms

Permits attendance at school during off hours

Permits working at another job during off hours

Service Areas
Community and Economic Development .

Skills

Law

Recruitment

General Skills

Communications

Community Organization

Google Suite

Social Services

Fund raising/Grant Writing

Leadership

Computers/Technology

Writing/Editing

Public Speaking

Team Work

Non-Profit Management

Program Type
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
NYC Consumer Advocacy VISTA Project

Program Start/End Date
09/08/2026 - 09/07/2027

Work Schedule
Full Time

Education level
Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations
NEW YORK New York City (inc. Long Island CT NJ NY)

Languages
English Spanish strongly preferred

Accepting Applications
From 03/23/2026 To 09/01/2026

Contact
Dora Galacatos

150 W 62 St.

New York NY 10023

2126367747

galacatos@fordham.edu

https://www.fordham.edu/school-of-law/centers-and-institutes/feerick-center-for-

Listing ID 128956

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