A vast array of options
There are many ways that you can become a volunteer in the abortion access movement, some of which you may have heard of and some you have not! Here’s an overview different opportunities and how they fit into the larger abortion access ecosystem.
Pro Bono Expert Support
Legal Services
Movement organizations rely on low-cost and pro bono legal services. Many organizations cannot afford to hire a law firm let alone have internal general counsel. In an eternally shifting legal landscape, having access to legal representation that can offer concrete information and support is invaluable.
Abortion Defense Network offers pro bono services for orgs
If/When/How Network offers pro bono services to people who have been criminalized related to their abortion
Who are some main players?
Technology & Digital Security
Tech is expensive and can be time-consuming to build but invaluable to leverage and streamline infrastructure for workers on the ground. Volunteers can help ensure that organizations that cannot afford to set up the technology they need to run effectively are able to do so.
Techies for Reproductive Justice is a coalition of technologists who want to offer free tech services to abortion access organizations and people.
Ineedana.com uses volunteers to help ensure the expansive database of clinics is accurate and working correctly.
Who are some main players?
Direct Service
Legal Services
Movement organizations rely on low-cost and pro bono legal services. Many organizations cannot afford to hire a law firm let alone have internal general counsel. In an eternally shifting legal landscape, having access to legal representation that can offer concrete information and support is invaluable.
Abortion Defense Network offers pro bono services for orgs
If/When/How Network offers pro bono services to people who have been criminalized related to their abortion
Who are some main players?
Technology & Digital Security
Tech is expensive and can be time-consuming to build but invaluable to leverage and streamline infrastructure for workers on the ground. Volunteers can help ensure that organizations that cannot afford to set up the technology they need to run effectively are able to do so.
Techies for Reproductive Justice is a coalition of technologists who want to offer free tech services to abortion access organizations and people.
Ineedana.com uses volunteers to help ensure the expansive database of clinics is accurate and working correctly.