Group Support – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Group Support – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme would like volunteers to help support their group sessions. This opportunity is close to Fylde, Preston & Blackpool.

Do you have time to commit to volunteering for a minimum of 6 months,  and are able to support their weekly 3 hours sessions on a THURSDAY?

The groups are specifically for refugee and asylum seekers and are pivotal in enabling those attending to feel integrated into a new area.  The groups provide access for those encountering new situations and help the attendees to feel relaxed & share in a safe environment, encouraging conversation skills. The ability to speak other languages is not essential however if you have multi-lingual ability please add this to your application.

This role is subject to 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 supporting those attending to take part and to get involved
• Log your 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