Join our Refugee Support Volunteer Team in Invercargill!

Help former refugees settle and feel at home in Aotearoa New Zealand. If you want a rewarding experience where you can gain new skills, foster a positive and inclusive local community, and meet new people, join us as a refugee support volunteer.

Role Description

Refugee support volunteers work in teams to support former refugees as they embark on their resettlement journey. Teams are decided upon volunteer availability. We also try to match people with complementary 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 training in how to give practical and social support, as well as intercultural practice. Training takes approximately 8 hours and is delivered over several evenings and/or weekends. Sometimes training courses are offered during the day.

Upcoming Dunedin training series

• Part 1: Wednesday 13 November, 6:30PM to 8:30PM (online).

• Part 2: Saturday 16 November, 12:30PM to 4:40PM. (Face-to-Face)

• Part 1 Wednesday 22 January, 6:30PM to 8:30PM (online).

• Part 2 Saturday 25 January, 12:30PM to 4:40PM. (Face-to-Face)

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 > Otago > Dunedin.