Becoming an Ordinary Person ｜ Youth Volunteer Recruitment ｜ From Discussion to Action
Last edited: 2026-11-04
The Taichung Office of the Judicial Reform Foundation is a legal education base that emphasizes youth participation. We assist in matching schools with lawyers to conduct campus lectures and moot courts. However, "legal education" in schools is always delivered by teachers, lawyers, and lecturers. We began to wonder: is it possible to let the youth speak for themselves?
The Taichung Office of the Judicial Reform Foundation has been organizing exhibitions since 2021, further highlighting the importance of legal education in central Taiwan. This year, the Taichung Office has relocated to a new venue and will host "Becoming an Ordinary Person: The 30th Anniversary Special Exhibition of the Judicial Reform Foundation," hoping to create more opportunities for collaboration with local youth.
We hope to work alongside young people, moving from understanding and discussion to action! Youth volunteer certification is available for both of the following programs, and applications for both can be submitted simultaneously.
Exhibition Volunteers ｜ Assistance with Exhibition Guided Tours and Writing
The content of this exhibition encompasses many significant judicial reform events and illustrates the legislative evolution of Taiwan's efforts to safeguard the rights of the people. Prior to the opening of the exhibition, we have scheduled two training sessions for docent volunteers to explain our reform philosophy and exhibition contents.
After gaining a detailed understanding of the stories behind the exhibits, volunteers are welcome to assist in writing special exhibition columns for our e-newsletter. Under the editorial guidance of our full-time staff, external works belonging to the volunteers will be produced (writing styles can be found in the "Ssu-Ssu" E-newsletter), reflecting the youth generation's reflections on contemporary judicial environments after encountering this history.
Four lectures have been tentatively scheduled during the exhibition period. We will also need a team of volunteers to participate across these sessions and assist in writing post-lecture sidelights.
Time
Participants only need to attend one of the two sessions.
- Session 1 Training: February 13 (Thu) 16:00-18:00
- Session 2 Training: February 22 (Sat) 10:00-12:00
Location
Taichung Office, Judicial Reform Foundation
(10F-2, No. 4-33, Section 1, Shuangshi Road, East District, Taichung City)
Notes
Applications are open until February 7 (Fri). There is no limit on the number of participants.
Reading Old Judicial Reform Magazines:
Reading Group on Three Major Legal Issues
Led by the Legal Education Specialist of the Taichung Office, this group also invites Huang Hsü-t'ien, Chairman of the Board of the Judicial Reform Foundation, and Li Ming-ju, Deputy Executive Director, to discuss topics with everyone.
Each week, participants will read past issues of the judicial reform magazine to discuss the past and present of three major reform themes: the "Constitutional Court Procedure Act," the "Judges Act," and the "Code of Criminal Procedure." Through this, we will witness the transformation of several key human rights-related laws in Taiwan and the crises they currently face.
Time
April 12, April 19, April 26
Saturday mornings for three consecutive weeks, 10:00-12:00
Location
Taichung Office, Judicial Reform Foundation
(10F-2, No. 4-33, Section 1, Shuangshi Road, East District, Taichung City)
Notes
- Application deadline extended to March 27 (Thu). Limited to 10 participants; excess applicants will be placed on a waiting list.
- Reading group participants are required to pay a security deposit of NT$500, payable in cash upon your first visit to the office. Attendance is required for at least two weeks, and the deposit will be refunded upon fulfillment of attendance.
Q. How do I determine if I am suitable to apply?
- The Taichung Office of the Judicial Reform Foundation is a legal education base emphasizing youth participation. We particularly welcome high school students, college students, and graduate students to apply. A legal background is not required for volunteers.
- Volunteer activities mostly take place during weekday or Saturday daytime hours.
- The full-time staff at the Taichung Office is small and will do their utmost to assist volunteers with their needs, but proactiveness and enthusiasm from volunteers are also vital!
Event Contacts
- Advocacy Specialist Hsieh Chia-chen
jane@jrf.org.tw (04)2329-2372 #11 - Legal Education Specialist Ch'en Li-ling
chnllng@jrf.org.tw (04)2329-2372 #13
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