Group Activities Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme
Volunteers are required to help support Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme (LRRP) group activities in the South Ribble area.
LRRP provide access to specific workshop groups for refugees, enabling them to feel safe and relaxed in a supportive environment. Group support volunteers are required to help motivate those attending the groups and encourage them to take part in the activities in a supportive way so that they are able to follow the workshop sessions.
This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Tasks:
- Support and assist staff to run sessions and activities as required for the group
- Help setting up the room for group work and tidying up afterwards (Building based)
- Help with building new skills, confidence, motivation, and developing confidence in communicating in English
- Engaging with groups and supporting those attending to take part in and to get involved
- Log volunteering hours monthly
Required Qualities:
- Be over the age of 18
- Interest in refugee issues
- Patience and understanding
- Approachable and friendly
- Non-Judgemental
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Trustworthy & responsible
- An ability to motivate and inspire others
- Good 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
- Commitment to addressing the needs of refugees and asylum seekers
Training:
Training will be required and Volunteers are expected to complete all training as and when required.
Required Age:
18 years +Schedule:
South Ribble area
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If you are interested in this opportunity please contact the Volunteer Co-ordinator for a chat, or click apply now.
Email: Lancashire Volunteer Partnership
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