Beacon

We are currently recruiting volunteers for McKenzie Friends to support asylum seekers without legal aid.  The next McKenzie Friends training will take place in Summer 2012.

What is a McKenzie Friend? This is a non-legal member of the public who assists an appellant when they have no legal representative, at a time that is often bewildering and full of anxiety. A McKenzie Friend is a volunteer, independent of the court system and the Home Office. Volunteers will attend a training course and will be mentored by McKenzie Friends with court experience. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please click here to download an application form. If you know someone who needs a McKenzie friend we are operating a referral system and we may be able to help.  More information on McKenzie Friends can be downloaded  here.  Contact 07531 576330 or BEACON 01274 727525.