PLE Volunteer Spotlight: Georjo Tabucan
Profile written by fellow JFCY volunteer Arif Hussain.Recently I had the opportunity to sit down and interview Mr. Georjo Tabucan about his volunteering experiences with the Public Legal Education Team here at JFCY thus far. Georjo comes from a diverse academic and professional background with a very keen interest in the field of law. Like…
Volunteer Spotlight: Arif Hussain
This JFCY Volunteer Profile is about volunteer Arif Hussain. It was written by fellow JFCY volunteer Georjo Tabucan. You know passion when you see it, and in the few months that I’ve been volunteering with JFCY, I’ve been using my detective skills in my quest to write about the perfect volunteer in this top secret…
New Volunteer Opportunities at JFCY
JFCY Fall Volunteer Opportunities: JFCY is seeking several volunteers to work on-site, with a chance to interact with staff lawyers, admin staff and clients. Both positions require a minimum time commitment of one four-hour shift per week, at a designated time during business hours (9am-5pm) that is convenient for the volunteer. Law Student/legal interns: We…
Want to Volunteer at JFCY?
JFCY is accepting applications to volunteer on our committees. The next deadline is September 21, 2012. **If you are interested, please fill out the Volunteer Application Form and Membership Application Form and send to Andrea at lueya@lao.on.ca. We appreciate all interest in volunteering for JFCY. Unfortunately, there are limited spaces on our committees and we are not able to accept…
Parents supplying alcohol to minors
Scenario by PLE Team volunteer Jenny Li, Legal Info by JFCY As Anthony walks around the crowded house checking out the scene, he hears the music pounding in his ears and the bodies dancing around him. The contents of his cup slosh around as he navigates the house looking for the six-pack Jackson brought. Stumbling…
JFCY Youtube Filming Day – Sana’
Hi, my name is Sana’ and that was basically my first line as a narrator. 🙂 I got involved in this “motion picture” because my sister, Chalak, works at JFCY and recommended that I volunteer because I really love Acting and Drama. Originally I was an extra and a friend of mine was supposed to…
JFCY Youtube Filming Day – Nhai
I’m Nhai and i’m from Northern Secondary School, going to Rosedale Heights School of the Arts in September. I’m in grade 10 now and I got into the JFCY from an email connection. Being here on the set has been fun, watching people and being part of the video blog. Hope you can come and…
JFCY Youtube Filming Day – Pany
Hi, my name is Pany. This is my first blog that I’ve ever written and I am very excited. I am currently in grade 11 going into grade 12 in September. I go to Central Technical School. I am involved in a program at my school called the LAWS program. This program offers many exciting…
Sexual assault in the world of dating
Blog post by volunteers Josh (U of T undergrad student) and Bianca (law student) Scenario Meet Annie: a normal 16-year old girl. She is smart, pretty, and well liked by both her peers and teachers. And when popular jock Scott Herring asked her out, she agreed. She was nervous because she had never dated before,…
Calling all youth (12-18) for a fun VIDEO PROJECT!
Calling all youth (12-18) for a fun VIDEO PROJECT! FREE FOOD/REFRESHMENTS and VOLUNTEER HOURS will be provided! Justice for Children & Youth needs your help! If you are between the ages of 12 to 18, we would love for you to be part of our video project about Civil Recovery Letters. The purpose of the…