Legal Information Volunteer
VLUCHTELINGENWERK VLAANDEREN
SINT-JOOST-TEN-NODE, Belgija
Aprašymas
Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen is an NGO that defends the rights of asylum seekers and refugees in Belgium. The selected participant will contribute to the implementation of the Startpunt project. Startpunt, provides socio-legal information to applicants for international protection. The team is present daily at the registration centre and Immigration Office. At the Legal Helpdesk, we provide legal information and facilitate access to legal aid, in collaboration with the Brussels Bar Association.
Responsibilities:
- Provide socio-legal information to asylum seekers at main migration points and coordinate volunteers
- Elaborate and conduct trainings and information sessions for volunteers
- Monitor and ensure that information provided is timely and up to date
- Monitoring the situation on the ground during outreach activities, collecting data, and preparing reports
- Staying updated on developments in refugee law, subsidiary protection, and Belgian asylum law
Apgyvendinimas, maitinimas ir transportas
The volunteer will receive a monthly payment (€1095,00) for organizational support, covering accommodation and food expenses, and a monthly amount of €182,50 for individual expenses. The volunteer can choose their own accommodation; many choose to stay in Brussels.
Vluchtelingenwerk Vlaanderen will support the volunteer in finding appropriate accommodation by providing relevant sources (websites, social media groups…) where accommodation is published.
Home-to-office travel will be paid; the office is situated just a 5-minute metro ride away from the historical centre of Brussels.
Mokymas veiklos laikotarpiu
At the start, an intercultural training will be organized by JINT. Since intercultural encounters are an essential part of the project, it will remain a subject in feedback sessions and evaluations. Internal training is being set up periodically to keep staff and volunteers on track with these regulations. Every new staff member and volunteers receive an introduction training and folder with essential information on the organization (mission, vision, workplace rules...). More training can be provided and organized by Vluchtelingenwerk or external organizations during the year.
Dalyvio profilis
The ideal candidate:
- Educational background in Migration, Asylum, Law, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Development, or a related field.
- Demonstrates a strong commitment to human rights and refugee support.
- Understands the situation of asylum seekers and refugees, including the role of humanitarian and international organizations in providing protection and assistance.
- Is aware of the role of civil society in migration issues.
- Is willingness to acquire knowledge on the Belgian legal and political context.
- Has excellent command of English (spoken and written); knowledge of other language is considered as asset.
- Possesses strong analytical skills and ability to contribute to reporting.
- Has strong interpersonal and communication skills, including active listening and the ability to interact respectfully with diverse groups.
- Is a team player.
- Is proactive and solution-oriented, able to take initiative and work independently when needed.
- Is flexible and adaptable in a dynamic work environment.
- Has good organizational and planning skills.
- Meets the eligibility criteria of the European Solidarity Corps programme.
Kada?
A total of 52 week(s) during the period 01/01/2026 to 31/12/2026
Kur?
KRUIDTUINSTRAAT 75, SINT-JOOST-TEN-NODE, Belgija
Veiklos rūšis
Individuali savanoriška veikla
Ieškoma dalyvių iš
Airija, Austrija, Belgija, Bulgarija, Danija, Estija, Graikija, Ispanija, Italija, Kipras, Kroatija, Latvija, Lenkija, Lietuva, Liuksemburgas, Malta, Nyderlandai, Portugalija, Prancūzija, Rumunija, Slovakija, Slovėnija, Suomija, Vengrija, Vokietija, Čekija, Švedija
Veiklos temos
Social challenges
Reception and integration of refugees and migrants
Citizenship and democratic participation
Paraiškų pateikimo terminas
Paraiškų teikimo terminas: 04/10/2026 23:59
Projekto kodas
2025-2-BE05-ESC51-VTJ-000377928