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Careers, Internships & Volunteering

Restore Justice was founded in 2015 by a group of seasoned advocates – including former Human Rights Watch staff and public defenders, family members of both victims and people who are incarcerated, and formerly incarcerated people – because we believe every human being deserves dignity, even those who have committed serious crimes. We work toward a day when the criminal legal system in Illinois treats every case as an opportunity to heal individuals and communities.

We are always looking for interns and volunteers who want to use their talents to make a difference for people who are incarcerated, returning citizens, and their families. We sometimes have available full-time job opportunities. Do you want to be challenged, learn, have fun, be inspired, and make a significant impact? Join us!

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Ways to Get Involved

Internships

We are currently accepting internship applications for 2026. To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to jobs@restorejustice.org with “Internship” as the subject line. Please also send all questions via email.

Due to limited staff capacity, we are unable to take phone calls about the positions offered or individual application status. We will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

Advocacy Team

If you are interested in taking action on our policy priorities, consider joining our Advocacy Team. As a member of our Advocacy Team, you will learn firsthand about how bills are created, voted on, and turned into laws. Team member shelp advance policy change, and you may have the opportunity to travel to Springfield and speak directly with legislators.

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Career Opportunities

Due to limited staff capacity, we are unable to take phone calls about the positions offered or individual application status. Please direct your inquiries to jobs@restorejustice.org, and we will do our best to respond in a timely manner.

Currently, we do not have any job openings. Thank you for your interest in Restore Justice; please see the above ways to get involved.

We currently have internship and volunteer opportunities and will post job openings in the future.

Doing mock interviews with the apprentices at Restore Justice was a fulfilling experience. It was gratifying to listen to the stories and experiences of the apprentices. I am grateful for the opportunity and I learnt so much from them. I look forward to continuing to volunteer with Restore Justice in the future.

Taylor Domingos

Bridging the Gap Volunteer

ADVOCATE FOR CHANGE

Restore Justice’s Advocacy Team pushes for changes to Illinois law. We focus on sentencing, prison conditions and practices, and pathways to release.

Join the Advocacy Team to push for change in Springfield.

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