Volunteer with us
Volunteers are the backbone of AsyLex. Over 200 people across many fields contribute their skills so people seeking protection can access free, expert legal help. We welcome a wide range of profiles.
200+
Active volunteers across Switzerland and beyond
15+
Meaningful work. Real impact. Flexible commitment.
Direct impact
Flexible commitment
A real community
Training and mentoring
Introduction to asylum law, ongoing mentoring, and access to AsyLex Academy events.
International and diverse
Open to non-Swiss citizens. We value diverse perspectives and lived experience.
Build your expertise
Deepen your knowledge of asylum law and human rights in a hands-on environment.
Find your team
Legal Teams
Our legal teams are the heart of AsyLex. Volunteer lawyers and jurists review cases, draft legal guidance, support clients through appeals, and provide representation at critical stages of the Swiss asylum procedure. Cases are assigned based on your availability.
We have dedicated teams covering different areas: Dublin procedures, family reunification, detention cases, and more. You will be placed in the team that best matches your expertise.
Law students, jurists, and qualified lawyers. Swiss law background preferred but not required. Full training provided.
Introduction to Swiss asylum procedure, ongoing mentoring, and full team support throughout every case.
Legal Tech & IT Team
Technology is what makes AsyLex’s model work at scale. This team builds and maintains the digital infrastructure that connects clients with lawyers, powers our case management system, and supports our global platforms including Rights in Exile.
- Web development, databases and system architecture
- UX/UI design and digital product development
- IT support and system administration
- AI, automation and LegalTech innovation
Translation Team
Language barriers are among the biggest obstacles our clients face. The translation team ensures people can fully understand their legal situation, their rights, and the options available to them, in their own language.
- Arabic, Tigrinya, Dari, Pashto and Somali especially needed
- Written translation of legal documents and guidance
- Quality review and terminology consistency
- All language combinations welcome
Fundraising & Communications Team
AsyLex’s work depends on public support and awareness. This team tells our story, manages our social media, supports donor relations, and develops campaigns that help us grow our impact and sustain our operations.
- Social media strategy and content creation
- Fundraising campaigns and donor outreach
- Copywriting, newsletters and grant proposals
- Graphic design and visual communication
Legal Information and Advocacy Team
Access to justice starts with access to information. This team creates legal guides and educational resources in plain language, and advocates for systemic change in Swiss asylum policy.
- Writing and editing legal information in plain language
- Policy monitoring and systemic advocacy
- Contributing to the Rights in Exile platform
- Research on asylum law developments in Switzerland and internationally
People with a Refugee Background
You can contribute across many areas of AsyLex — from improving our legal information resources and communication, to translation, to sharing feedback that makes our services more effective for the people we serve. We adapt to your skills and situation.
Your lived experience is your qualification. We match you to a role that fits your skills and situation.
We understand that life circumstances vary. We work with you to find a contribution that is realistic and sustainable.
From application to first contribution
We have built a volunteer model that fits around your life. Remote-friendly, flexible, and supported every step of the way.
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Ready to make a difference?
If you are ready to contribute your skills to a vital cause, we would love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a brief motivation letter telling us why you want to join and which team interests you.
We welcome a wide range of profiles including non-Swiss citizens and law students. If you are unsure, apply anyway.
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Want to collaborate as an organization?
We are open to partnerships with NGOs, universities, law firms, and companies. Let us talk.
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