Refugee support volunteer — Dunedin
Join our Refugee Support Volunteer Team in Dunedin!
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.
Next training session are in October:
Part one (Online): Tuesday 6 October, 7.00pm to 8.30pm
Part two (Face to face): Saturday 10 October, 10.30am to 3.00pm
Training venue: First Aid Training Room 2 [Upstairs] at the Red Cross Service Centre, 31 York Place, Dunedin.