Volunteer Opportunity

Legal Caseworker

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Athens, XA, Greece
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  • Details

    Start Date:
    June 16, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2
    Schedule:Weekdays
    Time Commitment:Full time (30+ hrs/wk)
    Recurrence:Recurring

    Description

    We are looking for individuals with passion and experience in immigration and asylum law to volunteer as Legal Caseworkers, assisting individuals and providing legal advice on topics such as asylum law and family reunification.

    You will also work in close collaboration with translators and contribute to keeping up to date with relevant legal topics, such as refugee law, Greek asylum procedure and European asylum law.

    French language skills are prioritised, but other language skills or experience working with translators will be considered an advantage too.

    Requirements:

    • Law degree (preferred)
    • Experience in legal aid , and a preference for those who have experience in asylum law
    • Compassionate and committed to the project
    • French and/or Greek language skills (preferred)
    • Commitment of at least 6 months and be at least 24 years old
    • Ability to volunteer in Greece for min 6 months without a VISA.

    Benefits:

    • Opportunity to gain valuable experience working in the field;
    • Monthly volunteering stipend
    • Training and development opportunities

    Why you should apply?

    By joining our solidarity movement, you will actively support non-profits and humanitarian projects that depend on volunteers' skills and expertise to provide vital services to refugees and migrants. Share your time, knowledge, and skills to bring a positive impact in the lives of those who have fallen through the cracks of existing support systems.

    How to apply

    By becoming an Indigo Volunteer, you will join one of our amazing grassroots partner organisations in the field and support displaced communities around Europe. Indigo was established to inspire more people to volunteer and to do so responsibly; and all our services are fee-free! Learn more and apply at www.indigovolunteers.org/apply

    We are looking for individuals with passion and experience in immigration and asylum law to volunteer as Legal Caseworkers, assisting individuals and providing legal advice on topics such as asylum law and family reunification.

    You will also work in close collaboration with translators and contribute to keeping up to date with relevant legal topics, such as refugee law, Greek asylum procedure and European asylum law.

    French language skills are prioritised, but other language skills or experience working with translators will be considered an advantage too.

    Requirements:

    • Law degree (preferred)
    • Experience in legal aid , and a preference for those who have experience in asylum law
    • Compassionate and committed to the project
    • French and/or Greek language skills (preferred)
    • Commitment of at least 6 months and be at least 24 years old
    • Ability to volunteer in Greece for min 6 months without a VISA.

    Benefits:

    • Opportunity to gain valuable experience working in…

    Location

    On-site
    Athens, Greece

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