Washington, D.C. 20530

Dear Ms/Mr:

Welcome to the United States Department of Justice. As the largest law firm in the Nation, the Department of Justice serves as counsel for its citizens, and represents them in enforcing the law in the public interest. The Department is headed by the Attorney General of the United States, and is comprised of many separate component organizations. Although headquartered in Washington, D.C., the Department conducts much of its work in offices located throughout the country and overseas. Employees of the Department perform responsibilities responsive to the needs of the public.

You will serve as a volunteer in the (insert name of office and duty location). Your service will be performed without compensation and you will not receive a federal appointment. As a volunteer, we encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity to learn about the Department's operations and its various component interrelationships.

(Include this statement for student volunteers.) Under 5 U.S.C. 3111, a student volunteer is not a federal employee for any purposes other than injury compensation and law related to the Tort Claims Act. Service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits.

(Include this statement for volunteers other than students.) Volunteer service is not creditable for leave or any other employee benefits.

We hope you will have a rewarding experience with the Department of Justice.

Sincerely,



Employing Office