Volunteer with Legal Counsel for the Elderly

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Our invaluable volunteers donate more than 20,000 hours of legal and social work services a year. Explore the many opportunities we have for people with legal and nonlegal backgrounds, law students, social services students, and pro bono law firms.

Volunteer Opportunities

A glimpse at the services that Legal Counsel for the Elderly provides to Washington, DC seniors, from consumer fraud to medicare assistance. Help investigate client issues Help prevent eviction and homelessness Contact: Call 202-434-2120 and press ‘0’

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Our volunteers use their time and experience to help Medicare/Medicaid beneficiaries protect their identity, and read their Medicare Summary Notices and medical statements. They work one-on-one with beneficiaries, give presentations to groups and represent the SMP at local events. You will be trained as an SMP volunteer for this important work with seminars, personalized help and information you can take home to study. Contact: or 202-434-2099

The Office of the DC Long-Term Care Ombudsman volunteers and legal interns continue to strengthen and augment the advocacy efforts for District residents receiving long-term care services in nursing homes, assisted living residences and community residential facilities. Trained volunteer ombudsmen regularly visit , monitor conditions and care, and provide a voice for those unable to speak for themselves. Contact: or 202-434-2190

Charitable Giving

Legal Counsel for the Elderly champions the dignity and rights of Washington, D.C.'s elderly by providing free legal services to those in need – empowering, defending and protecting low-income seniors. Help us continue to help them. You can or by mailing your contribution to: Legal Counsel for the Elderly
601 E Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20049
Attn: Billy Fettweis

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