Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Group Support Volunteer – Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme

Overview

It is pivotal to feeling integrated into a new area to provide access to specific groups and places where those encountering new situations feel able to relax & share.

Lancashire Refugee Resettlement Programme require volunteers to help support those groups and activities.

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 volunteering hours regularly on Better Impact Volunteers account

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

Schedule

Volunteers are asked to support up to 3 hours per session only.

Weekly on Thursdays covering sessions either during the morning or afternoon. 

This role is subject to DBS check