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Working With RACSGeneral Information | Working as a Student Volunteer | Working as a Volunteer Migration AgentWorking at RACS as a Seconded Solicitor | Positions Vacant | Working at RACS as a Volunteer Interpreter WORKING AS A VOLUNTEER MIGRATION AGENTOverviewCurrently, over 20 Migration Agents volunteer to assist at RACS’ Monday night evening advice service. Up to 32 asylum seekers access this service each month. Migration Agents who volunteer to assist with this service are rostered on a monthly or fortnightly basis, depending on their availability. Duties of Volunteer Migration Agents The evening advice service provided by RACS is designed to provide free legal assistance and limited advice to asylum seekers who cannot afford representation. Structure of the Evening Advice Service This service is by appointment each Monday from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. 6 to 8 clients are booked per session. Each session is staffed by a RACS caseworker who supervises 3 – 4 volunteer Migration Agents. Agents will see between 2 and 3 clients per session. Migration Agents are able to ask the RACS caseworker for advice or to deal with a particular client or legal problem if they are not comfortable doing so. 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 volunteer migration agents to notify the Coordinator at least two days in advance if they are unable to meet commitments. If you are interested in joining RACS as a Volunteer Migration Agent, please fill out the Volunteer Form below. Working with RACS | Education and Training | Publications | Links | Donating to RACS |