Group Support Volunteer – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme
Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme requires volunteers to help support their groups and activities in the South Ribble District.
It is pivotal to feeling integrated into a new area to provide access to specific groups and places where those encountering new situations are able to feel relaxed, supported & able to share in a safe environment.
Dates & times of these sessions will be provided upon completion of training and acceptance to the role.
You must be willing to go through an induction process and relevant background checks; 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 regularly
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 in the form of distance eLearning specific to the service and the role. 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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