Refugee Support Volunteer – Masterton
Join our Refugee Support Volunteer (RSV) team in Masterton!
Role description
Refugee support volunteers work in teams to provide support for former refugees as they embark on their resettlement journey. Teams are decided upon volunteer availability. We also try to match people with complimentary skills.
Your Tasks
You’ll be helping people navigate 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.
Volunteer requirements and training
You’ll receive comprehensive training in how to give practical and social support, as well as intercultural practice. The training takes approximately 6 hours and is delivered over several evenings and/or weekends. Sometimes training courses are offered during the day.
You’ll need to be familiar with your local area, open to working cross culturally, be resourceful and good at taking initiative. You’ll need to be flexible. There are no set shift times for this role. The time you spend with a family will vary week to week.
Health, Safety and Wellbeing (HSW)
You'll need to follow our Health, Safety and Wellbeing policies and procedures, which will be advised during training.
Apply Online on the Red Cross website
To apply go to our website and choose Get involved > Volunteer in New Zealand > Find a Volunteer Role > Refugee Support Volunteer > Wairarapa > Wairarapa – Around the Community