Supporting Refugee Resettlement Group Activities

Supporting Refugee Resettlement Group Activities

Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme would like volunteers to help support a variety of workshops including I.T, knitting / other similar crafts, and organising support sessions.

The workshops are for Refugees and Asylum seekers. It is pivotal for those being supported to feel  relaxed, supported & able to share in a safe environment.

By providing these specific friendly groups, the workshops will be helping the attendees with encountering new situations and helping them with improving their conversation / communication skills.

This opportunity requires applicants with ‘Craft skills (knitting / similar)’ who have a willingness to help support Refugees and Asylum seekers and be able to share/ teach their craft skills.

Workshops are planned for Friday starting at 16:30

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
• Able to support for 6 months minimum