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IndyBar Pro Bono Opportunities
The Indianapolis Bar Association provides volunteer opportunities to its members both in the form of general community service and the IndyBar's various Pro Bono programs.
Current Volunteer Opportunities
IndyBar has a variety of opportunities for pro bono and volunteer service. To volunteer for an IndyBar pro bono program, simply fill out the short online form at indybar.org/probono. NOTE: Due to the bar's professional responsibility insurance requirements volunteers must be IndyBar members.
We are proud of the efforts made by IndyBar pro bono volunteers! Click here to view the previous year's Hall of Fame listing of IndyBar pro bono volunteers.
Making a Difference: IndyBar Pro Bono Programs
Throughout its history, IndyBar and its members have played a significant role in the provision of pro bono legal services in Indianapolis. Many provide pro bono legal services because they believe they have a personal and moral obligation to use their skills to benefit the less fortunate. IndyBar has worked to serve its members and the community by making becoming a volunteer easier and providing the support necessary to make volunteering an enjoyable experience.
IndyBar pro bono activities are reportable to the Indiana Supreme Court for the mandatory reporting requirement as are monetary contributions made to the Indianapolis Bar Foundation, though neither are explicitly noted on the Court's reporting form. The Pro Bono Standing Committee believes knowledge should be used like a compass. Every day we guide low-income individuals through the difficult legal terrain because no one should make that journey alone.
Get involved
To volunteer for an IndyBar pro bono program, simply fill out the short online form at indybar.org/probono. Questions? Contact Associate Executive Director Kari Hartman at khartman@indybar.org.
Free Wills Clinics: Draft wills and advance directives for low-income families most in need. Workshop clinics held in the spring and fall. Limited time commitment. Learn more here. Volunteer Sign-ups for the 2026 Clinic Dates include March 10 (full), April 28 (full), June 9 (full), September 8 and December 8.
Virtual Ask A Lawyer (Online Help Desk): The pandemic made us rethink the method in which IndyBar volunteers can provide direct legal advice to the public, so a virtual help desk was our answer. Staffed by IndyBar attorney members Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for one hour or more time slots, this is an excellent way to gain pro bono hours while safely rendering advice remotely from the location of your choosing. Can't volunteer during business hours? We also need attorney volunteers who can answer questions that arrive during offline hours via an anonymous Gmail account.
Public Advocates in Community Re-Entry (PACE): IndyBar volunteers help PACE host a legal clinic aimed at assisting individuals returning to the community after incarceration with expungements, driver's license reinstatements, eviction sealings, and more. The clinics are hosted on an as-needed basis. If you'd like to volunteer with a future PACE clinic, please fill out the volunteer form or email Kari Hartman for more information.
In addition to pro bono service, IndyBar volunteers are needed every month to represent the association at Naturalization Ceremonies. Volunteer or learn more about this unique opportunity here.
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Community Volunteer Opportunities
We know the value our members find in giving back to the community. If you're searching for more volunteer opportunities, take a look at programs and organizations that submitted applications for the 2025 Community Empowerment Grant who have expressed continued interest in volunteer support. This page serves as bulletin board for community volunteering!