VOLUNTEER LAW STUDENT/LEGAL PRACTITIONER
| Organization Details | |
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| Organization Name: | Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc. |
| Address: | 521 Bannatyne Ave Winnipeg MB R3A 0E4 |
| Website: | http://miic.ca/volunteer-matching-program/ |
| Organizational Description: | Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council Inc. (MIIC) / Welcome Place promotes and supports the resettlement and protection of refugees and offers a range of services that welcome and assist refugee newcomers with their settlement and integration into Canadian society. We are centrally located, close to public transportation, and wheelchair accessible. We offer services in over 20 languages. |
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| Volunteer Opportunity Details | |
| Description of Duties: | MIIC provides comprehensive services to refugee claimants. In-Canada Protection Services provides settlement supports to help refugee claimants integrate socially and economically into the Manitoba community, and assist them in navigating the refugee claims process. Manitoba Interfaith Immigration Council (MIIC) / Welcome Place is looking for volunteers to assist in our In-Canada Protection Program. Tasks will include completing the Basis of Claim and other documents with Refugee Claimants. |
| Skills Required: | Immigration Lawyers or individuals with clear immigration background/knowledge. Volunteers must be experienced using a computer and be professional when working with vulnerable clients. Writing skills important for completing Basis of Claim (BOC). The BOC form is an important part of the refugee claim and explains who the refugee is, what they are afraid of in their country and why they need refugee protection in Canada. Assisting refugee claimants with completing IRCC eligibility forms It will be an asset if Volunteers speaks additional languages, but not necessary. Weekly volunteer hours to be determined and will be on an ongoing basis. |
| Skills Gained/Related Careers: | Opportunity to put knowledge into practice Opportunity for fulfilling school/educational practicum Opportunity to network and help others Opportunity to develop interpersonal and administrative skills, as well as communication skills needed when interacting with clients |
| Age: | 18-30, 31-54, 55+ |
| Time Commitment: | Daytime During regular office hours 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday |
| Location of volunteer opportunity: | Winnipeg |
| Does opportunity require a criminal record check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Does opportunity require a child abuse registry check? | Yes Will cost be reimbursed? Yes |
| Opportunity is available to candidates that: | General Populace |
| Organization will provide: | A letter of reference Evaluation Supervision Training/Orientation |
| How to Apply: |
Email: volunteerprogram@miic.ca Online: miic.carmis.ca/volunteer/ |
| Closing Date: | Nov 30, 2022 |
