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Massachusetts Legal Assistance for Self-Sufficiency Program. A Project of South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
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Coming soon:  2012-2013 MLASSP application materials,   Please watch for the updates to be posted in early February. 

Applications are now being accepted on a rolling basis for the 2011-2012 program year. In order to be considered, all applicants must submit an original signed and completed application form (see below), resume, three references and a cover letter. You may mail, email or fax your materials, however our office needs the original signed and dated application form.

Mail: Kathy Marx, AmeriCorps Program Director
Massachusetts Legal Assistance for Self-Sufficiency Program
South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.
P.O. Box 2507
Fall River, MA 02722-2507
Email: MLASSP@sccls.org
Fax: 508-676-8657

Links to the application form are available below in two formats

  • Online printable Format
  • Member Application 2011-12

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Note: Your application packet is not complete until we have received all materials listed below.
  1. Cover letter
  2. Application form, signed, and dated (includes three references)
  3. Resume

If you are having trouble using our web site during the application process, please tell us about the problem. You may send us an email message at MLASSP@sccls.org, or write to us at the address above.

Our office will notify you by email shortly after we receive your complete application packet. The interview process begins in late April and continues until all slots are filled. All applications are submitted directly to MLASSP at the address given above. MLASSP will distribute the applications to our partner sites based on your geographic preference, language skills, and the experience that you bring to your placement. The partner sites then will review the application files, select candidates they wish to interview, and recommend the candidate they select to MLASSP. The candidate receives a written confirmation of their selection which is not finalized until the individual has notified both the partner site and MLASSP in writing that they are accepting the position.

Candidates should note that all MLASSP positions are contingent on AmeriCorps grant funding through the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Important Links:

SEGAL AMERICORPS EDUCATION AWARD - http://edaward.org

Use this site to learn more about the award, form a strategy on how to use it, and discover other post-service opportunities related to school and student loans.  Specifically note the Education Award Guidebook which has information on Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Income Based Repayment.  Note that both the living stipend and education award are taxable.

THE CORPS NETWORK INSURANCE

2010 - 2011 benefits information on The Corps Network is provided until updates for the 2011 - 2012 service year are made available.  MLASSP strongly encourages you to visit the website, review materials, and take the tutorial.

To access this information:

  • Go to www.summitamerica-ins.com
  • Under the Students and Participants subheading, click on 'Corpsmembers and Volunteers'
  • Click on 'The Corps Network'
  • The tutorial is the last selection: 'Presentation for Understanding Your Health Plan'

The Massachusetts Legal Assistance for Self-Sufficiency Program is an equal opportunity project, available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or religion: it is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities as members and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request to South Coastal Counties Legal Services, Inc.

AmeriCorps Legal Associate Position Description




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