The Netherlands Council for Refugees is committed to protecting refugees and helping them build a new life. We do this at asylum seekers' centers and in the municipality. Are you in?
Legal advisor in the municipality
Contact person
Judith Teunissen
#63316
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Summary
Refugees in the Netherlands end up in complicated legal procedures that can sometimes take years. We help them with that
Detailed description
Job description
As a legal counselor you support refugees with residence rights procedures. You work independently and in a team and are supported by a qualified team leader.
Common tasks include:
- Providing explanations and information (sometimes in groups) about the asylum procedure
- Initiating, monitoring and supervising applications for family reunification
- Support when family members come over
- Maintaining contact with lawyers, COA, IND and other authorities
- Explain letters and forms that clients receive
- Answering (legal) questions from refugees during consultation hours
What volunteers need
😇 Disclosure and Barring Service
🗣️ Native language skills
What we will provide to volunteers
💸 Reimbursement of costs
🤝 Extra support
About Stichting Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland
The Netherlands Council for Refugees is committed to protecting refugees and helping them build a new life. We do this at asylum seekers' centers and in the municipality. Are you in?
