Legal Services Volunteer

This will be your job

After a crime, accident, or other traumatic event, people often find themselves overwhelmed by emotions and legal issues. That’s when you’re there to help them. With your legal expertise and clear explanations, you make complex processes easy to understand, such as compensation claims, the right to be heard, or protective measures. You provide support in drafting important documents and give people the tools they need to take action in what is often a confusing situation. 

Your role goes beyond just providing legal assistance. You offer peace of mind and clarity, helping victims feel supported as they look to the future. Whether you’re resolving complex legal issues or simply letting someone know they’re not alone, your work makes a difference. 

This is what it's all about

Your work makes a difference in society. You help others and point the way toward justice and healing. That’s incredibly rewarding. Of course, we at Victim Support Netherlands are here to support you every step of the way. With: 

• A customized training program through the Victim Assistance Academy, in which you’ll be prepared for your role through online, in-person, and on-the-job training. 
• Guidance from experienced colleagues who will support you as you take your first steps and beyond. 
• A close-knit team where you work together and can always rely on the knowledge and experience of others. 
• Access to additional training sessions and workshops to help you continue to grow.

Who are you?  

You have strong legal acumen and combine this with a genuine concern for people. You find fulfillment in supporting others and are solution-oriented. In addition: 

• Have you completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree in law and have relevant work experience? 
• You work proactively and in an organized manner, and you can easily set priorities. 
• Can you clearly express your thoughts and advice, both in conversation and in writing? 
• Are you available for about 16 hours a week to help others? 

This is us

At Victim Support Netherlands, we support people every day who have been affected by a crime, a traffic accident, a disaster, or another traumatic event. We offer emotional support, practical assistance, and legal guidance. Always with a personal and compassionate approach. As an employee, you are part of a professional and people-centered organization. Here, teamwork, meaningful work, and social impact are central. Together, we are building a safer and more just society. 

As an employer, Victim Support Netherlands strives for proportional representation in terms of knowledge, experience, age, gender, and background. 
When you start working with us, we’ll ask you to apply for a Certificate of Good Conduct. We’ll handle the application, and you can submit the costs for reimbursement.

Locations

• Alkmaar
  
• Almelo
  
• Almere
  
• Alphen aan den Rijn
  
• Amersfoort
  
• Amsterdam
  
• Beek (Limburg)
  
• Beilen
  
• Breda
  
• Den Bosch
  
• The Hague
  
• Dordrecht
  
• Eindhoven
  
• Groningen
  
• Haarlem
  
• Leeuwarden
  
• Nijmegen
  
• Roermond
  
• Rotterdam
  
• Utrecht
  
• Zutphen
  
• Zwolle
  

This way, you can get started with confidence

1. Learning Path

You’ll start the job well-prepared. Before you begin, you’ll complete a comprehensive training program—both in-person and online—totaling 36 hours. During this program, you’ll learn, among other things, how to communicate with victims. The training is tailored to your experience and knowledge level; no specific prior education is required.

1. Guidance

You’ll receive ongoing guidance from experienced colleagues—your mentors. They’re there to support you. For example, when you call a victim for the first time.

1. Experienced team

You’ll be working in a team of volunteers and paid staff—colleagues you can always count on.

1. Continuing education and training

You’ll have plenty of opportunities to develop your skills. At our own Victim Support Academy, we offer a variety of training courses and workshops—ranging from communication techniques to victims’ rights—at all levels, from beginner to advanced.