Part time Refugee Support – Project Volunteer at British Red Cross Volunteer
Job Description
Would you like to help newly-arrived women to draw on their own strengths to cope and rebuild their lives in the UK? ## The British Red Cross is a volunteer led organisation and the UK’s largest independent provider of services and support for refugees and people seeking asylum. ## We are looking for enthusiastic and empathetic volunteers who will use a professional approach to support the Family Reunion team in running a coffee morning. Our aim is to create a safe, fun and welcoming environment for women to relax, socialise and learn more about their new city. ## We plan to run a wide range of cultural and creative activities, as well as some awareness sessions at our Sheffield office. It will be a new project so the format of the coffee morning is flexible and evolving. We are looking to our clients to help us understand how they’d like to use the coffee mornings. ## As a volunteer, you will be part of a collaborative planning process to make sure we offer something meaningful to those we work with. You will also help to facilitate the coffee mornings and play an active part in the sessions. ## **Typical tasks will include:** – Assisting the Project Coordinator with the logistical set up of the sessions. – Helping to facilitate sessions and activities (including time for preparations and de-briefs). – Working collaboratively to assist in shaping the project on an ongoing basis. – Actively participating in group work and providing one-to-one support to our clients. – Supporting clients to develop their knowledge and skills and helping to celebrate their achievements. – Providing support with administrative tasks, (e.g., registering clients). ## **We would like you to:** – Volunteer every Tuesday from 10:00 until 13:00 – Volunteer for at least 12 months ## *We would be particularly interested to hear from you if you have lived experience of migration and family reunion. The ability to speak one of the following languages is highly desirable: Amharic, Urdu, Pashto, Tigrinya, Farsi or Arabic (Sudanese dialect).* ## **We’re sorry but at present, we can only accept applications from females who are over the age of 18, due to the nature of the client group we are supporting. Please check our website for more opportunities in your area.** ## Diversity is something we celebrate, and we want you to be able to bring your authentic self to the Red Cross. We want you to feel that you are in an inclusive environment, and a great position to help us spread the power of kindness. **Health and Safety Statement** We take an individual approach to ensuring your safety. We may ask you to complete a simple risk assessment and will also have a conversation with you to discuss and identify any adjustments you may need. If you have any questions before applying, please contact us at volunteerrecruitment@redcross.org.uk
Why we want you: Are you passionate about supporting people in crisis? We are looking for enthusiastic Project Volunteers who enjoy being part of a supportive team. You will be friendly and welcoming, and keen to get involved in our diverse service and activities. You will enjoy working with people face to face in a multi-cultural environment. Our Refugee Support Project Volunteers help to make people feel comfortable and engaged with the services we provide by providing emotional support. This can be a distressing time and we aim to ease the process of adjusting to life in a new country through resilience and empowerment.
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Tasks: Showing people where to find local services they need
Helping the team to set up and help to run group work activities
Supporting the team with some administrative tasks
Use your Red Cross training to give emotional support to people
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Skills: Strong communication skills and empathetic about the situation and needs of refugees, asylum seekers and vulnerable migrants
Able to volunteer in a multicultural environment
Good teamwork skills and a willingness to support where needed
Speak English; knowledge of another language would be helpful (particularly one used in the current local refugee population)
Emotionally resilient as you may need to deal with challenging or difficult situations
Keep the people we support at the heart of what you do
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Benefits: Meet new people and be part of a supportive and inclusive team
A great opportunity to develop your existing skills and gain new ones
All training and induction for the role (there is no charge for training)
Reasonable pre-agreed travel expenses for the role including for attending training
An opportunity to be part of the world’s largest humanitarian organisation and the knowledge that you are making a difference to people’s lives
Location : Unit 24, Jessops Riverside, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 2RX, United Kingdom, Sheffield S9
Closing Date : 28th August, 2023
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