Conversation Workshops – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Conversation Workshops – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Do you have teaching experience that would enable you to support at Conversation workshop sessions arranged by LRRP?

Volunteers are required to help support the Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme service with their Conversation workshops in the South Ribble area.

Conversation workshops are designed to help improve on the communication skills of the attendees, and the volunteers encourage and enabling them to take part in the group opportunities.

Sessions aim to improve on the ability to converse with others in a supportive, empathetic, learning environment.

You must be willing to go through an induction process and relevant background checks; this role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Tasks:

• Supporting ESOL workshops
• Engaging with the group supporting those attending to take part and to get involved
• 121 support
• Supporting sessions that are delivered at venues.
• Help with building new skills, confidence, and motivation
• Help setting up the room for group work and tidying up afterwards (Building based)
• Log your volunteering hours monthly online

Required Qualities:

• Be over the age of 18
• Commitment to addressing the needs of refugees and asylum seekers & interest in refugee issues.
• ESOL / Teaching experience
• Patience and understanding, trustworthy and responsible
• Approachable and Friendly
• Non-Judgemental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• An ability to motivate and inspire others
• Excellent communication skills (no additional language skills required)
• Active Listener
• Reliable and committed to providing long term volunteering support on dates required
• Ability to work well as part of a team