Question 1

How can I apply to volunteer?

Answer

If you wish to become a volunteer with RLS-Athens, please see the volunteer page for more information.

Question 2

Will my expenses be covered by RLS?

Answer

All volunteers are expected to bear their own subsistence costs during their time volunteering for the organisation. Those volunteering at RLS-Athens are expected to arrange and fund their own flights to and from Athens. We are happy to reimburse volunteers for those expenses we have agreed to cover for tasks they have been required to undertake on behalf of RLS-Athens. We are happy to discuss these with you before asking you to incur those expenses.

Question 3

Will my accommodation be provided in Athens?

Answer

RLS-Athens has arranged a flat for volunteer lawyers. We are unfortunately unable to extend the offer to legal support volunteers at present. We suggest www.greecevol.info as a starting point for accommodation resources. We are also happy to put you in touch with other volunteers who may have other leads on accommodation. We do not expect volunteers who are not based at RLS-Athens to require accommodation.

Question 4

How long am I required to volunteer for?

Answer

We believe that it is useful for the refugees we see at RLS-Athens to have some continuity in the assistance they receive from us. As such, volunteer lawyers are expected to give a minimum of three weeks. Preference is given to those who can spend a longer period of time. Legal support volunteers are expected to commit a minimum of six weeks with RLS-Athens. For all other volunteering opportunities, we are happy to discuss with you the length of your commitment. We would like you to enjoy being part of our team. We hope that you will be able to commit at least two months volunteering with us in order to get the most out of your experience with us.

Question 5

Where will I work?

Answer

RLS-Athens is hosted at the Athens Solidarity Center (ASC) where most of our activities take place. You may from time to time have to undertake activities on behalf of RLS-Athens outside the ASC, such as attending the Greek Asylum Service, relevant embassies, the UNCHR offices, and visiting refugees at camps in or around Athens. For all other volunteering opportunities, we are happy to discuss the most appropriate way of working dependent on the tasks you are asked to carry out on our behalf once we’ve accepted you as part of our team of volunteers.

Question 6

How can I apply to volunteer?

Answer

If you wish to become a volunteer with RLS-Athens, please see the volunteer page for more information.

Question 7

Will my expenses be covered by RLS?

Answer

All volunteers are expected to bear their own subsistence costs during their time volunteering for the organisation. Those volunteering at RLS-Athens are expected to arrange and fund their own flights to and from Athens. We are happy to reimburse volunteers for those expenses we have agreed to cover for tasks they have been required to undertake on behalf of RLS-Athens. We are happy to discuss these with you before asking you to incur those expenses.

Question 8

Will my accommodation be provided in Athens?

Answer

RLS-Athens has arranged a flat for volunteer lawyers. We are unfortunately unable to extend the offer to legal support volunteers at present. We suggest www.greecevol.info as a starting point for accommodation resources. We are also happy to put you in touch with other volunteers who may have other leads on accommodation. We do not expect volunteers who are not based at RLS-Athens to require accommodation.

Question 9

How long am I required to volunteer for?

Answer

We believe that it is useful for the refugees we see at RLS-Athens to have some continuity in the assistance they receive from us. As such, volunteer lawyers are expected to give a minimum of three weeks. Preference is given to those who can spend a longer period of time. Legal support volunteers are expected to commit a minimum of six weeks with RLS-Athens. For all other volunteering opportunities, we are happy to discuss with you the length of your commitment. We would like you to enjoy being part of our team. We hope that you will be able to commit at least two months volunteering with us in order to get the most out of your experience with us.

Question 10

Where will I work?

Answer

RLS-Athens is hosted at the Athens Solidarity Center (ASC) where most of our activities take place. You may from time to time have to undertake activities on behalf of RLS-Athens outside the ASC, such as attending the Greek Asylum Service, relevant embassies, the UNCHR offices, and visiting refugees at camps in or around Athens. For all other volunteering opportunities, we are happy to discuss the most appropriate way of working dependent on the tasks you are asked to carry out on our behalf once we’ve accepted you as part of our team of volunteers.

Question 11

How can I donate money?

Answer

We are grateful for the generosity of our supporters to date, which has helped fund interpreters, project coordination and infrastructure and operational costs of staffing a pro bono clinic in Athens, Greece. To donate online please visit our donation page. To donate by bank transfer by cheque or for information on how to gift from abroad, please contact us. Thank you!

Question 12

What is Refugee Legal Support?

Answer

We are a voluntary organisation comprised of immigration and asylum lawyers with experience in EU asylum and international protection law. We run a pro bono project in Athens, Greece. You can find out more about our project here. We also run ‘Know your rights’ sessions for refugees and Greek non-governmental organisations and are happy to discuss any requests for training from our volunteer lawyers.

Question 13

Do you provide legal support outside the clinic?

Answer

From time to time we have collaborated with Greek non-governmental organisations based in and around Athens to provide legal advice and assistance to their client groups at their premises by prior arrangement. If you are interested in collaborating with us, please get in touch via our 'contact us' page. We would be interested to hear from you.

Question 14

What if I have a concern to raise?

Answer

If you have a concern about an RLS volunteer or contractor or have a safeguarding matter to discuss, please contact us through our 'contact us' page.

FAQs

FOR VOLUNTEERS

How can I apply to volunteer?

Will my expenses be covered by RLS?

Will my accommodation be provided in Athens?

How long am I required to volunteer for?

Where will I work?

FOR REFUGEES

How can I apply to volunteer?

Will my expenses be covered by RLS?

Will my accommodation be provided in Athens?

How long am I required to volunteer for?

Where will I work?

FOR DONORS

How can I donate money?

OTHER QUESTIONS

What is Refugee Legal Support?

Do you provide legal support outside the clinic?

What if I have a concern to raise?

FAQs

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FOR VOLUNTEERS

How can I apply to volunteer?

Will my expenses be covered by RLS?

Will my accommodation be provided in Athens?

How long am I required to volunteer for?

Where will I work?

FOR REFUGEES

How can I apply to volunteer?

Will my expenses be covered by RLS?

Will my accommodation be provided in Athens?

How long am I required to volunteer for?

Where will I work?

FOR DONORS

How can I donate money?

OTHER QUESTIONS

What is Refugee Legal Support?

Do you provide legal support outside the clinic?

What if I have a concern to raise?