Fair Housing TesterAt — Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc.

Opportunity Summary 

Fair housing testers act as "secret shoppers" in a way to help fair housing organizations uncover discriminatory housing practices by housing providers.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

You will be educated about fair housing history, be trained by experienced fair housing testing coordinators, and learn how to conduct tests according to assigned profiles and report on results.

Opportunity Training 

Testing coordinators provide detailed initial training as well as ongoing training and guidance during testing activities.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Although more relevant for in person interactions and student testers will likely work fully remote, training is provided for safety tips and precautions as tests are conducted.

Opportunity Application Instructions 

An interview will be conducted with a testing coordinator, then students must complete and submit an application and documents to complete a background check. Upon clearance of background check, testers may begin training.

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
15hours per placement
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing