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WORKING AS A STUDENT VOLUNTEER

Overview

At any one time RACS has approximately 8-10 law student volunteers who volunteer at least one day per week for a minimum of 6 months to help with administration, research, reception and other tasks. The services provided by these volunteers are invaluable.

Duties of Volunteers

Volunteers perform a variety of tasks – including country and legal research, assistance in preparation of section 417 and other submissions, delivery of documents to the Refugee Review Tribunal and the Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs as well as assisting with office and administrative work

What we require from you

Before working with the Centre, student volunteers agree to:
  • contribute at least one day per week for a minimum six month period,
  • notify the Coordinator at least one day in advance if they are unable to meet commitments, and
  • accept the terms and conditions of the confidentiality agreement.
What we offer you in return

The Centre offers volunteers;
  • an induction program,
  • the opportunity to participate in any RACS’ training courses in refugee law, and
  • a range of experiences in a refugee legal service.
Volunteer Code of Ethics

To assist the professional operation of RACS, RACS endorses the following Code of Ethics for volunteers:

i) Volunteer workers must not give any legal advice or any information that could be construed as legal advice unless they hold a current practicing certificate and have sought permission from the Coordinator.

ii) Volunteer workers must not give any migration advice or any information that could be construed as migration advice unless they hold a current migration agents registration and have sought permission from the Coordinator.

iii) Volunteer workers must practice and maintain confidentiality and abide by the conditions of the Confidentiality Agreement.

iv) RACS requires volunteers to support the shared philosophy and values of the Centre.

v) RACS requires that volunteers treat clients with respect and dignity at all times and maintain a non-judgmental manner.

vi) RACS requires volunteers to make a commitment to the Centre of at least six months.

vii) RACS requires volunteers notify the Coordinator at least one day in advance if they are unable to meet commitments.

If you are interested in joining RACS as a Student Volunteer, please fill out the Volunteer Form below.


We would love to be able to respond to every offer from volunteers to work at RACS however we are often under staffed and unable to do so. Please be assured that we will keep your details on file and contact you when we are able to take up your offer.

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