Local Consultant Law

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AFS-USA Volunteer Position Description

Local Consultant - Law

Provide guidance and advice to the Team Support Coordinator and/or Support Staff in support cases based on his/her profession. This may include taking an active role in treating the student involved, but may simply serve in an advisory role.

Responsible to: Team Support Coordinator and/or Support Staff

Time Required:

• Varies greatly. Some years none, others could be roughly five hours per year or more if advising on a participant case.
• No length of service required.

Competencies Required:

• Practicing Lawyer (or retired in an advisory capacity only)

Training:

• Any certifications or degrees necessary to practice law

Works with:

• Staff
  • Participant Support Coordinator
  • Participant Support Manager
• Volunteer
  • Team Support Coordinator
  • Team Chair

Responsibilities: Provide guidance and advice to AFS in support cases based on his/her profession. This may include taking an active role in representing a student involved in a case, but may simply serve in an advisory role.

Benefits to Volunteer:

• Involvement with AFS, students, volunteers and staff.