Afghanistan and Central Asian Association - Legal Affairs Volunteer
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Afghanistan and Central Asian Association is an organisation that supports London's refugee community and the Afghan diaspora in the United Kingdom, providing a wide range of social, cultural, and educational services in order to break down language and cultural barriers. The organisation has a long-standing integration agenda, with campaigns for human rights and democracy.
Details of the Volunteering Opportunity:
In this role, you will assist the ACAA’s free legal clinic providing free legal advice, consultation, and limited representations to refugees and migrants supported by the organisation. As a Legal Affairs Volunteer, you will be able to apply your knowledge of law, legal procedures, and regulations to real-world situations and explore family, housing, and immigration law.
Typical duties include:
- To act as a point of contact for law firms providing pro bono services to the ACAA’s beneficiaries
- To follow up with law firms about legal support provided to clients between every legal advice session
- Administrative assistance for the ACAA’s legal services
- To write and proofread blog posts and articles for the ACAA
Please note, a CV is required for this role and the organisation would like you to commit to a minimum of 3 months.
Additional Benefits:
- Volunteering hours count towards the Brunel Volunteers Award and Brunel Plus.
- Volunteering achievement recognised on your HEAR Transcript
- Add work related experience to your CV and Strengthen your cover letter
- Network with employers
- Stand out in Job interviews