Conversation Volunteers – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Conversation Volunteers – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Volunteers with good communication skills are required to help support Conversation group activities in the Lancaster area.

The sessions aim to help refugee & asylum seekers to feel integrated into their new area by providing them with the opportunity to improve on their ability to converse with others in a supportive, empathetic environment, helping towards their integrating into a new area.

Volunteers are asked to commit to a period of no less than 6 months once accepted.
As the day and time are set, please check your availability before applying.

Please note the Monday session is 16:50 – 17:30

This role is subject to a DBS check

Tasks:

• Supporting ESOL workshops
• Engaging with the group supporting those attending to take part and to get involved, may also require 121
• Supporting sessions that are delivered at venues online as required
• Help with building new skills, confidence, and motivation and developing confidence in communicating in English
• Help setting up the room for group work and tidying up afterwards (Building based)
• Support and assist staff to run sessions and activities as required for the group
• Engaging with groups by supporting those attending, to take part and to get involved
• Log volunteering hours

Required Qualities:

• Be over the age of 18
• Interest in refugee issues and commitment to addressing the needs of refugees and asylum seekers
•  Approachable, friendly, patience, and empathetic
• Non-Judgemental
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Trustworthy & responsible
• An ability to motivate and inspire others
• ESOL / Teaching experience would be an advantage
• Good communication skills (no additional language skills required)
• Active Listener
• Reliable, committed to providing long term volunteering support on dates required
• Ability to work well as part of a team