Volunteer Legal Advocates

Innovative Human Rights NGO Seeks Volunteer Legal Advocates for Asylum Access Thailand. We are human rights advocates who support forcibly displaced individuals and communities as they reclaim their rights, agency and power. Asylum Access Thailand seeks well-prepared candidates with a passion for social justice and a strong interest in legal services for 3 months to a year as a Volunteer Legal Advocate position based in Bangkok, Thailand.

Requirements

• Interest in international human rights and/or refugee rights and/or related topics.
• Ability to work with diverse individuals and groups.
• Working knowledge of English is required, knowledge of other languages (Chinese, Urdu, French, Farsi, Tamil, Arabic, Khmer, Vietnamese Kinh, Hmong) is very helpful.
• An easy going personality with the demonstrated capacity to handle living and working in an ad-hoc environment where difficult situations and crises can develop at a moment’s notice.
• Aptitude to successfully complete assigned tasks with minimal oversight while serving clients with the highest ethical standards.
• Understanding of the importance of working as part of a team and the ability to carefully and faithfully follow the direction of AAT management staff.
• Ability to commit to at least 3 months of work.
• Basic working knowledge of Gmail, Google Drive, MS Office and related tools (Docs, Sheets, etc.)

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a reputable human rights organization
• Chance to gain experience in international human rights and refugee rights
• Opportunity to work with diverse individuals and groups
• Opportunity to contribute to a team that makes a positive impact on the lives of refugees