r/probono 8d ago

Subreddits to find volunteering opportunities, ask for volunteers, or seek legal advice.

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Subreddits to recruit volunteers / ask for help/participation for individuals, to offer help to nonprofits or individuals, to participate in something "good", etc. (and how could r/probono be different than these?):

  • r/Assistance Redditors helping redditors ranging from financial assistance and wishlist fulfillment to advice, support, contest votes, and surveys.
  • BeTheChange: "Every month the community takes one action which is decided by upvotes."
  • doasmallgood - encourages philanthropy, including volunteering
  • helpit, "For volunteering, helping others, and generally being a good human being."
  • r/helpothers "Mutual aid/volunteering/needing to find resources, anything is welcome! The world needs more helpers!" Yet another place to promote volunteer roles or to ask for such.
  • HumansBeingBros - the perfect place for your humble brag post about what a good person you are.
  • r/LetsMakeaDifference : "Bring your difference making ideas or share with us what you are doing to make a difference and show us how we can help! Or maybe you would just like to tell us about a project that is running somewhere that might need a little help."
  • Mentors. For people to ask for mentors, of any kind, and for people to offer themselves as mentors. No rules.
  • RedditAssemble: "A community of people ready to help you bring awareness and change wherever we can."
  • RedditForHumanity: share resources, organize relief, cross‑post impact projects, amplify grassroots efforts, and use community power to build a kinder, fairer world.
  • Redditors Without Borders. Another place to post your calls for volunteers.
  • United We Stand – “To engage in discussions about how to improve our current society through non-violent means of caring, sharing, loving, accepting, and helping one another.”
  • r/volunteer : the largest subreddit with regarding to volunteerism. Mostly people asking to volunteer and organizations seeking volunteers or selling voluntourism. Pretty much anything goes.
  • volunteer2 "without stupid mods." Yet another place to promote volunteer roles or to ask for such.
  • VolunteerFreely Yet another place to promote volunteer roles or to ask for such.
  • Volunteering. "Labouring without pay, of free will, to aid others, and make the world a better place." Allows amost anything, like pay-for-community-service posts, "anything goes" voluntourism, and more.
  • r/VolunteerTasks : Tasks and offers to Volunteer should be one offs. community of both Non Profits and Volunteers/Creatives coming together to help NFP's with one off tasks. Think Freelancer but for Volunteers.
  • r/YouthSportsVolunteer dedicated to coaches, board members, referees and umpires, and anyone else who volunteers in youth sports.

Where to ask questions to seek free legal advice on Reddit (and how could r/probono be different than these?):

r/LawyerAdvice

r/legaladvice

r/legaladviceofftopic

r/LawyerAdvice

r/legalhelp

r/LegalHelpCommunity

r/legal

r/legaladvicecanada

r/AusLegalAdvice

r/LegalAdviceIndia

r/IsItIllegal

r/probation

Please see Reddit4Good for the long list of the many subreddits regarding volunteer recruitment, volunteerism promotion, community service, various causes, etc.


r/probono 9d ago

The probono subreddit has been relaunched - but what should its purpose be?

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Pro bono is a Latin phrase, short for pro bono publico, meaning for the public good. Most people associate the term pro bono with legal professionals donating their expertise free of charge to people, nonprofits, communities or causes. 

This subreddit is called r/probono, but what should the purpose of the probono subreddit be, especially in view of there already being so many subreddits already where

  • people can post about their volunteering desires
  • organizations can recruit volunteers
  • people and organizations can seek free legal help.

Please note that the current moderator of r/probono will happily turn this subreddit over to a dedicated person or group that offers a good idea about what r/probono should be and is ready to make that happen. Share your idea in the comments on the post you are reading now.

Please see Reddit4Good for the long list of the many already-existing subreddits regarding volunteer recruitment, volunteerism promotion, community service, etc.

Where to find free legal help on Reddit:

r/LawyerAdvice

r/legaladvice

r/legaladviceofftopic

r/LawyerAdvice

r/legalhelp

r/LegalHelpCommunity

r/legal

r/legaladvicecanada

r/AusLegalAdvice

r/LegalAdviceIndia

r/IsItIllegal

History of r/probono:

This subreddit was created 12 years ago, around 2014. The first posts were profiles of different nonprofits. Then, two years later, it tried to become a place where nonprofits could request volunteer help from experts - graphic designers, lawyers, etc..

Then the group went through a period of anything goes. 

It's now July 2026 and time for a fresh start. 


r/probono 9d ago

As of July 13, 2026, all messages held in the queue for review are being deleted (most are more than a decade old).

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r/probono May 29 '23

Needing a Lawyer for a Revenge Porn Case

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I am trying to find a pro Bono lawyer for a revenge porn case I am trying to make against my ex. Located in southern California. Police report has already been made from the most recent incident but I need a lawyer in order to get information from facebook.


r/probono May 27 '21

Need a Pro bono Lawyer

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Hello, I'm in need a pro bono lawyer who specializes in trademark litigation, Monster Energy is trying to oppose my trademark, any advice is also welcomed. thank you.


r/probono Mar 16 '21

Probono lawyers?

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Please help me if you're able I have a question.


r/probono Feb 15 '21

Need legal advice (not reporting hours, sexual harassment)

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My friend is having a terrible time with her boss not reporting her hours, calling her sugar tits and berating her into tears for random nonsense and generally harassing and bullying her. I keep asking her to go to HR and she's gonna do it but I feel like there's something I'm missing in trying to help her.


r/probono Jul 09 '20

Neglectful Pothead gamer ex husband won custody HELP !

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I am in illinois and i desperately need free legal help! I am a non-custodial mom because I was in a verbally/emotionally/mentally abusive marriage. At that time, our daughter was 4 years old. When I left, I didn't have anywhere to go. Unfortunately, I was just a house wife with no career skills. I was and AM a good mother.

So when I left, I took my 4 year old and filed for divorce. I immediately tried to establish joint custody with him as the non-custodial parent. Well, during the divorce proceedings, I ended up pretty much homeless and had no choice but have my daughter stay with her father until I could get a secure home and job. I religiously drove over 300 miles and back every other weekend to be with her. She spent Spring vacations, Thanksgivings, and Christmas' with me. I brought her to the museum, aquarium, planetarium, and even to several college lectures about astronomy that were open to the public. I've never been a drug-user or liked alcohol. I was just an unskilled worker with few options.

Fast forward a few years later, when she was 6 or 7 years old, she was unhappy and kept blowing up my phone and begging to live with me. She was texting me that she wanted to run away. Her grades were slipping and she was becoming despondent about life.

During those few years, I was able to get a secure job and established a place to live. I then retained an attorney and filed a motion for me to be the custodial parent with joint custody. That means she would go to school and live with me and she would visit her dad on the weekends instead.

Unfortunately, after a year long battle in court, I lost. The guardian ad litem even testified in court, telling the judge that our daughter should live with me and that she had dreams of becoming an astrophysicist and working for NASA. The guardian ad litem said if she lived with me she would have a better chance to go to college and get scholarships.

Right at the end of court, before the judge made her decision, we got word that our daughter ran out of class crying that she wanted to stay with her dad. I was so confused because she had been begging me for years. When she came back to my house for her visit, I found out what had happened. Apparently the night before court, he had a long talk with her making her feel guilty promising her a new puppy and telling her that he will be all alone if she leaves him.

Unfortunately, the judge decided that she was better off living with her father. A father that said, "Who cares if you get an F, your still going to make it to the next grade." He's an unemployed pot head that plays video games all day. Strange people come and go from their home. My daughter stays in her room alone, without any guidance or interaction. The judge wagged her finger at him in court and said, "You better step it up sir!" He never did. 6 months later she ran away to the police station crying for me. I had no idea until she told me the next morning.

So now I've found out that she's always in her room, alone, playing video games, and he rarely makes dinner. Her desire to learn has vanished. She's 11 now, and I feel like I've lost her.

She no longer wants to work for NASA . She has no drive or ambition anymore. I feel like she's given up, and accepted where shes at. Legal aid near me said they don't handle family court cases. I've called DCFS and they wont do anything. She's tried telling teachers , counselors and even police that she doesn't feel safe but no one will listen because to them she's just a kid. I am now remarried with 2 kids in a house where we have family dinners, take walks together and do stuff as a family, meanwhile my 11 year old is alone everyday and night . I am heartbroken .


r/probono Jun 19 '20

Emergency — severe dental problems

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Hey All,

First time poster and long-time sufferer. I’m at a loss here — we all know dental services will cost an arm and a leg and whatever communities or government assisted programs will always have limits.

My dental problems extends far past those limits and have deteriorated at a dangerous level.

Here’s my dental problems (that I can write as best as possible, TMI warning):

Most of my molars (top and bottom) have broken off and have been extracted (thank you Medicaid 😒), I have two molars that are broken in half, I have one impacted rotting tooth, I have a pronounced under bite, and my jaw is crooked. I’m pretty sure I still have cavities and my metal crowns are lifting.

Gist, I need help. Bad. I’m not wealthy nor am I financially comfortable enough to have a healthy credit score to open a CareCredit account (nor would I be able to be approved with a high credit limit). I can’t afford dental insurance (...like it would help at all).

I’m in Seattle and am looking for any dentist/orthodontist who is willing to work out an arrangement with me. I am more than happy to be indebted and pay all of it, I don’t care how long I’ll be paying it off for. I just want to be able to eat comfortably and not cry from pain.

I welcome any leads, assistance, referrals...anything.

Thank you so much for your time.


r/probono Jun 03 '20

Transformation life coaching sessions (1-2) Per person

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Hello everyone 😊

Due to the hard times and what is going through the world we can use this time to reflect and change for the better and reach our fullest potential.

If you want to reach your fullest potential or get back on your feet and you have no idea how to start i will be more than willing to help!

My name is Amy and I am a transformational life coach I help people who seek change to transform their lives into a living dream rather than unobtainable dreams I work with serious people who seek self improvement, transformation and elevating themselves to reach their highest potential I am offering free sessions for anyone interested.

Please remember I can't help if you don't seek change it includes work from both me and you not only one of us.🌻

Have an amazing day! 🌻


r/probono May 05 '20

Cyberstalking/physical mail/impersonating my deceased sibling. Multiple victims. How do I press charges against this person?

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So first of all- I’m appalled by how deliberately Facebook is set up to distance itself from any accountability on its platform. For months this individual has been stalking multiple women, stealing their pictures & resposting them as new accounts (identity theft), has found their home addresses, sent them intimidating postcards, and worse. My wife is one such individual. We’ve never met the guy, but because we spoke out about his harassment of others, we got pulled in. He has now stalked my parents accounts & stolen pictures to make a fake account posing as my brother who died tragically 4 years ago to further message and taunt me. Some of the other victims are in communication with us & one knows who the person is, and we now have a physical address in NYC. Cops in my state, in NY, and the federal postal service have all been looped in, but largely fail to grasp the relatively new laws on the issue- despite a google search demonstrating that his actions of sending physical mail, the pattern of harassment toward multiple victims for months, to years, at a time, as well as multiple counts of identity theft, both dead & alive, all seem to fit criteria for a federal criminal response. Some of the others in our group effort to collect evidence have even lawyered up recently, and we are considering the same now that he’s impersonating my family members. Any help/insight from legal professionals is greatly appreciated.


r/probono Feb 11 '20

Pro Bono - no good deed goes unpunished.

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Does anyone feel like the judges would rather their civil defendants be unrepresented? Things go smoothly for the bulk plaintiffs filers, but as soon as a pro bono shows up it slows the steamroller. I feel like I’m being punished for volunteering my time at no charge.

Any thoughts?


r/probono Sep 30 '19

Pro bono family law Florida

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As the title suggests I’m looking for some pro bono legal advice for an existing family law matter. I could accept actual advice or some resources regarding the matter. Thank you in advance


r/probono May 10 '19

Is this where I could find attorneys who may work probono? Does having terminal cancer put me into a category that may get probono? In PA

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I am seeking legal help but cant afford it. I have been out of work for 2 years due to stage 4 bcell lymphoma. Would I qualify for some help? In PA


r/probono Mar 07 '19

www.lyfo.life - A New Social Networking Site with 100% Privacy

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Facebook has provided user information to corporations. Use www.lyfo.life a new social networking site with 100% privacy. Join us. : )


r/probono Nov 23 '17

If you ever need to vent or listen anonymously,I am working on a project

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Name of organization or cause: 247buddy

Link to org/cause’s website: https://247buddy.net/

Why you’re passionate or believe there needs to be more awareness for your org or cause

I am working on a project called 247buddy.net, where you can 

  1. Either, talk about anything may that be your problems,frustrations or just get some relief from loneliness 
  2. Or you can spare your time to listen to someone who wants to be heard.

Why such a concept would work?

  1. Therapy/Counselling is sometimes expensive and not readily available, 247Buddy can aid those who want to seek help. Again 247Buddy is not a replacement for Therapy/Counselling its just a medium for people helping people.
  2. Some people struggle to make friends yet have so many things they want to get off their chest, they can use this platform.
  3. Despite having an amazing social life, some still have things they want to say but they avoid opening up, as it might make them sound weak. 247Buddy can help them open up and continue with their lives.
  4. People who think to calling Suicide hotlines, getting into therapy are they only options, this is an another option for them. Make sure 247Buddy is not a suicide hotline .
  5. Some people just need some space to casually vent where therapy is not needed, 247Buddy maybe the place they can seek comfort.
  6. 247Buddy fully supports LGBT community and our friends in LGBT go through a lot, they can help each other as well.
  7. Some just need a hug even if its an internet hug and hear "Everything will be ok"

Sponsored headlines: If you want to talk/vent about anything may that be your problems,frustrations or just get some relief from loneliness  Buddy Or you can spare your time to listen to someone try .

What is the timeline for this promotion? 1 Month

Is there any other relevant information we should know? None


r/probono Oct 18 '17

Trade-ing Up, Inc (funds vocational education for impoverished Ghanian students)

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Trade-ing Up website

Trade-ing Up Charity Navigator

Our mission: Trade-ing Up is a 501(c)3 non-profit working in Yeji, Ghana to provide holistic empowerment from the bottom up through vocational education and provide the certifications required to become an active member of the local workforce and economy.

We're focusing current fundraising efforts on the Sponsor-a-Student program. We're trying to sponsor 60 students' trade education in the high-demand Dressmaking trade. Each sponsorship costs only $368 and covers the apprentice fees, school supplies, uniforms, a meal a day, and a sewing machine and will last a year. Sponsors will receive regular updates about their students' progress and a letter from their student.

Sponsored headlines ought to do the trick! We're looking to start instruction in February, 2018. Our founders are friendly in the Yeji community and we have a community liason who will help us select our students.


r/probono Oct 02 '17

Aspiring grant write/nonprofit founder here. Seeking advice any input is welcome.

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I am halfway through my grant writing certificate and I have a bachelors in urban studies. Within the next three weeks I will be a certified grant writer and I would like to pursue a career in either grant writing, nonprofits or both. A friend of mine came to me and asked if I wanted to start a business under a network of local businesses and we discussed potential plans of turning the network into an out reach program and nonprofit. The network of businesses is basically an art collective which collaborates professional artists, therapists musicians and people of the like together in order to provide lessons in art and music in therapy to the public. By turning this network into a nonprofit we would also align our mission statement towards giving back to the community. I wanted to potentially start the legwork to turn this business into a nonprofit while I finished up my grant writing certificate so that by next month I'll have a few of my ducks in row. I also am considering starting a nonprofit on my own designed to reallocate money towards local initiatives such as this as well as bigger more brought the global initiative's in the environmental economics and natural disaster relief sectors. In doing so I would like to create a mission statement about reaching out both locally and globally. I figured that by starting a nonprofit of my own I would be getting my feet wet with the industry and then I would be able to transfer my knowledge to the nonprofit that I am starting with this network of artists. Another friend of mine who is in the Peace Corps in the Philippines in Gambia also recently reached out to me saying that they both need grants. This has nothing to do with the other two operations I'm just bringing it up as potential business plans and prospective future goals. I'm not quite sure how much of this is plausible but I would like to have something off the ground within the next couple months. I hope this is enough information to receive some insight whether it's good or bad anything is useful. I'm willing to answer any questions and give as many details as anyone needs to receive as much input as possible thank you for your time I look forward to hearing from you all.

Edit : please excuse typos


r/probono Aug 30 '17

Time is running out for me.

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Can anyone help me with information regarding pro bono representation in my divorce. Time is running out.


r/probono Jul 21 '17

Support AccessAbility, Inc. in the Give Twin Cities Challenge

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  1. AccessAbility, Inc.
  2. AccessAbility's main website and our fundraising page on CrowdRise.
  3. Charity Navigator link: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=search.profile&ein=201594009
  4. AccessAbility is dedicated to providing individualized services to a diversity of people who WANT to work and be included in our community. They just need some support to succeed. The mission of AccessAbility is to provide opportunities for self-sufficiency for people with barriers to employment and community inclusion. These barriers include, but are not limited to mental and physical disabilities, homelessness, adult re-entry, and/or a lack of successful work history and required skill-sets. The whole community benefits when people are more self-sufficient and have a sense of belonging and participation. ALL people should be able to have options to pursue their vocational, social and recreational dreams.
  5. Link to 300x250 creative: http://imgur.com/5lkitCy. I can provide more options as well!
  6. The challenge runs now through August 24th, 2017.

Thank you for your consideration!


r/probono Sep 23 '16

Alzheimer's Association: Houston and Southeast Texas

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  1. Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter

  2. Vision: A world without Alzheimer's disease. Our Mission: To eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

  3. Website: alz.org/texas Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alztex/?fref=ts Twitter: https://twitter.com/alztex

  4. Passion: The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help. As the largest nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research, the Association is committed to accelerating the global progress of new treatments, preventions and ultimately, a cure. The Association is the leading voice for Alzheimer's disease advocacy, fighting for critical Alzheimer's research, prevention and care initiatives at the state and federal level. We diligently work to make Alzheimer’s a national priority.

  5. We are able to provide a variety of logos. You can also visit alz.org/walk sign up and you'll be able to find banners and logos for our walks.

  6. The event will be the Alzheimer's Association Houston Walk to End Alzheimer's on November 5th at the University of Houston Central Campus. The event will begin with registration starting at 7:30 AM.

  7. I can send you banners/ads in detail. For any questions you can message me on reddit.

Thanks!


r/probono May 17 '16

The Pride

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The Pride originates from the sunny island of Singapore, where you’ll never be able to escape the big cat imagery however hard you tried. Also a subtle homage to Singa the Lion, The Pride constitutes a collective effort towards building a kinder and more gracious Singapore. We exist to share stories of goodness which often fly under the radar, and meaningful pieces of food for thought.

Come with us on a journey to discover honesty, humour and hope.

Website: https://pride.kindness.sg/


r/probono Apr 19 '16

Help, please. Launching Nonprofit Organization

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I'm starting a nonprofit LARP in order to get nerds involved in donating and helping the community. Events like a Vampire Masquerade to raise money for Red Cross or a zombie game to raise money for Doctors Without Borders.

I need to know if it's better to get larp insurance or if I can just make a waiver that covers all injuries? How would I go about writing that?

Please help. I'm just trying to get a good thing started, here.


r/probono Feb 22 '16

Beyond Celiac - Seriously Celiac

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Beyondceliac.org - Since 2003, Beyond Celiac has influenced more than two million people by driving awareness and diagnosis of celiac disease, changing lives every single day. Our accomplishments demonstrate our deep impact and wide reach, distinguishing us as the leading organization in guiding the celiac disease community in their journey Beyond Celiac. Our goal for March 2016 is to generate awareness of celiac disease. 83% of those affected go undiagnosed, the folks most affected are relatives of those who have celiac disease. This campaign, Seriously Celiac - is to get people talking to their relatives who are most at risk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_-8uZzpyUA is a link to our :60 PSA that we would like to post on reddit. we also have a :30 version - https://youtu.be/r3-drrBXQY0 that can be used. Please try to post this in March - our social media campaign is Seriously Celiac and again in May for Celiac Awareness Month.

We are a "patient centric" non profit - helping the community to live better longer. Our mission is to focus on finding a cure for this serious auto immune disease. Today the only treatment is a gluten free diet. Beyond Celiac is putting patients together with research and pharmaceutical companies to accomplish our goals. President & CEO Alice Bast is on many advisiory councils as a patient representative. Celiac Disease affects 1 in 133 Americans. visit beyondceliac.org


r/probono Feb 19 '16

Prince and TJ Animal Foundation

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The Prince and TJ Animal Foundation is a non profit organization with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code that donates supplies and services to non kill rescues and shelters to better the lives of animals in need.

Inspired by our love for animals, we aim to support 501(c)(3) non-kill shelters and rescues who strive to better the lives of homeless animals and help find them forever homes.

We believe all animals should be loved and treated with respect. We also seek to educate people on responsible pet ownership, help pets and their families live longer, happier, healthier lives together and eliminate animal abuse.

http://princetjfoundation.org