Refugee Support Volunteer — Palmerston North
Join our Refugee Support Volunteer Team in Palmerston North!
Help former refugees settle and feel at home in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Role Description
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.
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
- Helping set up a home for a family, couples or an individual
- Helping with grocery shopping and finding local markets and specialty stores.
- Helping navigate the city, including using public transport.
- Connecting people with local services, community events and activities.
- Learning about another culture and sharing your own.
- Being friendly, welcoming and supportive.
Volunteer Requirements and Training
Training takes approximately 8 hours and is delivered over several sessions.
Please complete our online form to register for training. This will take a few minutes to fill out.
Training dates:
Two training sessions:
Saturday and Sunday 10th and 11th October
OR
Wednesday and Thursday 4th and 5th November
Volunteer training will take place in the First Aid Training Room at the Red Cross Service Centre, 245 Main St, Palmerston North. You need to attend both days.
For any additional information, please contact Kathy Patrick at [email protected]++ or ++021 285 2674++.
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 > Manawatu > Palmerston North