calling for an legal aid volunteer instructor
The experience
YEDA is seeking a dedicated Legal Aid Volunteer Instructor to support community members in understanding their legal rights and accessing justice. The volunteer will provide guidance on legal issues, facilitate workshops, and mentor community paralegals, contributing to an informed, empowered, and legally aware community.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Social Work:
Help with volunteer work in local projects and communities.
What you get
2 days off per week
Tent:
You will sleep in a tent at a camping site.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Discounts on Restaurants:
Get discounts at nearby restaurants.
Free Events:
Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Bikes at your disposal:
You can use our bikes any time you want.
Language lessons:
Take free language classes at our place.
Permaculture Course:
Take part in our Permaculture course for free.
Certificate:
Get a certificate of completion after you finish your experience.
Requirements
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
The Legal Aid Volunteer Instructor Program aims to empower communities through legal education, awareness, and access to justice. By leveraging trained volunteers, the program ensures that vulnerable and marginalized individuals understand their rights, can navigate legal processes, and access support when needed.
Role of the Legal Aid Volunteer Instructor:
The volunteer instructor will:
Conduct workshops and training sessions on basic legal rights, procedures, and protections under national and international law.
Provide guidance and mentorship to community members seeking legal aid or mediation.
Support the development of community paralegals to strengthen local legal support networks.
Collaborate with local authorities, NGOs, and legal professionals to ensure accurate and effective legal guidance.
Contribute to documentation and reporting on legal awareness initiatives.
Program Implementation:
Recruitment & Selection: Volunteers are recruited through public calls, referrals, or partner networks. Selection is based on legal expertise, experience, and commitment to community service.
Training & Orientation: Selected volunteers undergo orientation on YEDA’s community engagement policies, safeguarding, and effective teaching methods.
Delivery of Services: Volunteers conduct community-based workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and legal aid clinics. Sessions are tailored to local needs, ensuring accessibility and inclusivity.
Monitoring & Evaluation: The program collects data on participation, outcomes, and community impact to continuously improve effectiveness. Feedback mechanisms ensure responsiveness to community needs.
Recognition & Support: Volunteers receive certificates, mentorship, and potential networking opportunities with legal organizations to enhance
Activities & Shift
2 shifts
- From 9:00am to 11:00am
-From 2:00pm to 5:00pm