Refugee support volunteer - Dunedin

Your tasks You’ll ne helping people navagate life in a new country, which might include

Setting up a home for a family or individual before they move in.
Connecting people with schools, English classes, GPs, and other services.  
Helping the family navigate the city or town using public transport. Learning about another culture and sharing your own.  
Being a friendly, welcoming presence.

Commitment

Regular - less than 6 months

Training

You’ll receive comprehensive training in how to give practical and social support, as well as intercultural practice. The training takes approximately 8 hours and is delivered face-to-face on a Saturday or over 4 x 2-hour online sessions in the evenings or weekend. Volunteers work in teams and are supported by New Zealand Red Cross staff and other volunteers.

Time required

There are no set shift times for this role. The time you spend with a family will vary week to week. You will share responsibilities with your team depending on your availability. Refugee Support Volunteers need to commit at least four hours a week for the first month and 2 hours over the next 2 months of the family's arrival, but your time can be spread across the week. To apply for this role you will need to commit to volunteer for a period of either three or six months. 

Requirements

NZ Police Vetting
Others

You’ll need to be familiar with your local area, open to working cross culturally, be resourceful, and good at taking initiative.

Refugee support volunteer - Dunedin

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