Legal Volunteer
Organisation role · 1–4 hrs/Week
Markt 17, 6701 DD Wageningen, Netherlands
Legal workSupport work
Refugees & minoritiesSocial justice
Vluchteling Onder Dak
#75567
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Contact person
Marre de VettenAsk Marre a question or contact the organiser directly at [email protected] or 0641676935.
Summary
As a Legal Volunteer - within the VOD team - you support people without a residence permit to find a sustainable solution to their situation.Detailed description
Vluchteling Onder Dak is a small organization in Wageningen that is passionately committed to helping refugees whose asylum applications have been rejected. We support these people to find a sustainable solution to their situation - for example by looking for a legal alternative in the Netherlands (appeal, repeated asylum application, etc.). We are looking for a Legal Volunteer for this.
Tasks and responsibilities:
- Research and analysis of legal files
- Investigating grounds for residence
- Collecting evidence
- Providing legal advice to people who are undocumented
- File consultation with colleagues and lawyers
We are looking for someone who:
- Preferably has knowledge of Dutch law, e.g. administrative law and immigration law.
- Has an affinity with refugees, undocumented migrants and Refugee Under Dak;
- Can express themselves well in writing and enjoys working in a team;
- Flexible and available on an on-call basis.
We offer:
- An interesting work experience and enrichment of your CV and life;
- An induction program and professional guidance in the workplace;
- A small, close-knit and motivated team;
- Cosy, open working environment with plenty of room for your own input;
- You will receive a volunteer contract and are insured at work;
- Travel costs or other expenses will be reimbursed.
What volunteers need😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs🤝 Extra supportAbout Vluchteling Onder Dak
The Refugee Foundation is a volunteer organization that is involved in the reception and guidance of refugees for whom the first application for asylum has been rejected.